How an Augusta Retiree Sold Her Home As-Is and Funded Her Travel Plans

By Zach Cook | Myers House Buyers | We Buy Houses in Augusta, GA | Updated October 2026

Editorial Disclaimer: This case study is based on information provided by Myers House Buyers about a real transaction. To protect the seller’s privacy, we don’t use her name, and location details are limited to the city. No seller photos are included. The sale price is shown as a range rather than an exact amount. Seller feedback is paraphrased and is not a direct quote. Market data comes from third-party sources and may change over time. Results vary by property and situation.

At a Glance

Executive Summary

A retiree in Augusta, GA, owned a single-family home that needed major repairs. She wanted to sell, but she didn’t want to pay agent commissions. The home’s condition also made a traditional listing difficult.

She found Myers House Buyers through a direct mail piece. The team responded within an hour, offered to buy the home as-is, and charged no commissions or fees. The sale closed in 24 days. The seller came away appreciative and with cash she plans to use for travel.

The Challenge: A Home That Needed More Than She Wanted to Put In

The house needed major repairs. For a homeowner in retirement, that kind of work can mean a high upfront cost, months of coordinating contractors, and a lot of stress before the home is ever ready for buyers.

Listing with an agent didn’t fit her situation for two reasons:

• The home’s condition. The property was in rough shape. Government-backed loans, such as FHA mortgages, require a home to meet minimum property standards to satisfy soundness criteria. A house with major repair needs can struggle to qualify.
• The cost of commissions. The seller didn’t want to give up part of her proceeds to agent commissions and related fees.

The seller just wanted a simpler way to sell. One that let her keep more of her money and skip the repairs.

Augusta, GA: The Local Market

Augusta’s housing market gives sellers solid options, especially when a home is updated and ready to show. According to Redfin, the median sale price in Augusta was $215k in September 2026, up 0.2% from the year before, and homes sold after a median of 60 days on the market.

But those numbers reflect homes that buyers can finance and move into. A house that needs major work often follows a different path. It may sit longer, draw lower offers, or require repairs before most buyers will consider it. For this seller, an as-is sale offered a clearer route.

The Solution: An As-Is Sale With No Commissions

After the seller reached out in response to a direct mail piece, Myers House Buyers responded within an hour.

Amir, the company’s Home Buying Specialist, worked with the seller on the sale. Two parts of the offer mattered most to her:

• An as-is purchase. She didn’t need to fix, clean, or update anything before selling.
• No commissions or fees. She didn’t owe a listing commission, so she avoided that cost.

Because Myers House Buyers took on the home in its current condition, the repairs became the buyer’s responsibility, not hers.

Execution: From First Contact to Closing

The process followed a straightforward path:

• First contact: The seller responded to a direct mail piece from Myers House Buyers.
• Response: The team responded within an hour.
• Agreement: The seller accepted an as-is offer with no commissions or fees.
• Closing: The sale closed in 24 days.

After closing, Myers House Buyers placed the property with another buyer through a wholesale assignment. That buyer will take on the home’s needed repairs.

Results: Cash in Hand and Plans to Travel

Here’s what the sale delivered for the seller:

• Time to close: 24 days
• Response time: Within an hour of her first inquiry
• Repairs: None required from the seller
• Commissions and fees: None paid by the seller
• Sale price: Under $50K

The seller was appreciative after closing. More importantly, the sale gave her money she can put toward travel. Instead of spending her retirement managing repairs on an aging house, she can spend it on the trips she wants to take.

Key Learnings

A few takeaways stand out from this sale:

• Condition doesn’t have to stop a sale. An as-is offer gave the seller a path forward without paying for major repairs.
• Keeping costs low matters. She made skipping commissions and fees a top priority, and the sale was delivered.
• Quick communication builds confidence. A response within an hour helped the process start off right.

Own a House in Augusta That Needs Major Repairs?

You may have a home that needs more work than you want to take on. You may want to avoid commissions, or you may be ready to invest in the next stage of life. 

Either way, you have options.

Myers House Buyers buys houses in Augusta as-is, with no commissions or fees. The team responds quickly and walks you through each step of the sale.

There’s no cost to see where you stand and no pressure to accept. Contact Myers House Buyers today for a fair, no-obligation cash offer.

Ready to Find Out What Your Augusta, GA Home Is Worth — As It Sits Today?

About the Author

Paul Myers — Owner, Myers House Buyers

Paul Myers has been buying homes in Augusta, GA since 2007, working across Hephzibah, Martinez, Evans, and throughout the Augusta metro. He bought his first home at 20 while studying at the University of Georgia, then returned to Augusta immediately after graduation. His focus is on finding win-win solutions that help homeowners accomplish their goals — whatever those may be. Paul is married to Shannon and has four children. Learn more about the team on the Myers House Buyers About page.

Phone: 706-350-2379 | myershousebuyers.com/contact-us

Sources

• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. “Federal Housing Administration History” https://www.hud.gov/aboutus/fhahistory. Accessed October 13, 2026.
  
• Redfin. “Augusta-Richmond, GA, Housing Market” https://www.redfin.com/city/36058/GA/Augusta. Accessed October 13, 2026.