“Your Trusted Home Buyer REI Branded Home Buyer”
Tacoma’s older housing stock often hides a risky secret—unpermitted renovations. Whether it’s a converted garage, DIY deck, or finished basement, lacking permits can spell disaster when you try to sell.
At REI Branded Home Buyer, we buy homes in Tacoma with unpermitted work—no permits, no problem.
What Is Unpermitted Work?
Unpermitted work refers to any renovation, repair, or construction done without approval from the City of Tacoma’s building department. Common examples include:
- Electrical or plumbing upgrades without inspection
- Additions that weren’t approved
- Basement conversions or ADUs
- Structural changes like wall removal
- Garage or attic remodels
🔗 Tacoma Municipal Code
🔗 WA WAC – Unpermitted Work Rules
The Risks of Unpermitted Work When Selling
- Must be disclosed to buyers on Form 17
- Reduces appraised value
- Can halt traditional loan approval
- City may issue stop work orders or fines
- Retroactive permitting is expensive
🔗 Form 17 – WA Seller Disclosure Statement
🔗 Post-Permitting Info – WA RCW
How We Help Homeowners in Tacoma
From Lincoln District to North End, we’ve worked with sellers facing complex legal, code, and permitting challenges.
✅ No need to retroactively permit anything
✅ We buy homes with illegal additions and repairs
✅ No inspections or appraisals
✅ Cash offers in 24 hours
Case Study: Garage Conversion in East Tacoma
A seller turned their garage into a rental unit 15 years ago—no permit, no inspection. After a failed sale and a rejected loan, they contacted us. We made an offer and closed as-is in 12 days, without asking them to undo the changes.
👉 Sell a House With Unpermitted Work in Tacoma
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Disclaimer:
This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or real estate advice. Please consult with a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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About REI Branded Home Buyer
Real People. Real Stories. Real Solutions. We’re George and TJ — two regular guys who teamed up to create REI Branded Home Buyer, a local company with one simple mission: to help people sell their homes without stress, games, or pressure. We actually met at a local real estate meetup. A mutual friend randomly shouted, “Hey George, do you want to be this guy’s mentor?” George laughed and said, “Just give him my cell!” A coffee meeting later, and the rest is history. We've been working together ever since. Our passion for helping homeowners comes from personal experience. George was once homeless, so he deeply understands what it’s like to face housing uncertainty. TJ’s family went through a crisis and had to sell their home fast — with the help of a cash homebuyer. Those experiences shaped who we are and inspired us to create a company that treats people the way we wish we’d been treated. Let’s be real: the real estate world is full of shady companies, pushy salespeople, and sleazy homebuyers who care more about profit than people. We started REI Branded Home Buyer because we believe it should be the other way around — people first, profit second. We’re proud to call Spokane home. Our wives, Jenny and Michelle, love the slower pace of life here and all the outdoor beauty Washington has to offer. George and Jenny have two amazing daughters and two dogs — they love to travel and recently visited Japan to see their daughter abroad. TJ and Michelle are outdoor lovers through and through — backpacking, hiking, hunting, fishing, even rock climbing. Michelle’s become quite the mountaineer! If you’re thinking about selling a house — no matter the reason — we’d love to hear your story and see how we can help.