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Selling a House With Unpermitted Work in Tacoma, WA
Have you added a room, finished a garage, or updated plumbing or electrical without pulling permits? You’re not alone. Many Tacoma homeowners make improvements without realizing how it can impact the sale — until it’s time to list.
At REI Branded Home Buyer, we purchase houses with unpermitted work, non-compliant additions, and incomplete renovations. No inspections. No corrections. No stress.
🚫 Why Unpermitted Work Is a Problem for Traditional Sales
- Buyers often can’t get loans if work was done illegally
- Home inspections reveal risks, leading to price reductions or canceled deals
- You may face fines or be forced to retro-permit the work
- Title insurance may exclude coverage
- Buyers want homes that meet Tacoma building codes
⚠️ Common Unpermitted Work We See in Tacoma
- Garage or basement conversions into bedrooms
- DIY electrical rewiring or plumbing
- Additions not included in public records
- Decks or fences not approved by the city
- Kitchen or bath remodels done without inspections
- Non-compliant accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
▶️ WAC 296-46B-915 – Unpermitted Work Rules
▶️ Post-Permitting Requirements – RCW 19.27.095
✅ Why Selling As-Is May Be the Best Move
- Avoid paying retroactive permit fees or tearing work out
- Sell without fixing or updating
- Skip the city red tape
- Get a fast, fair cash offer without appraisals or bank delays
- Let us handle title, code disclosures, and buyer due diligence
🏘️ We’ve Helped Tacoma Sellers in These Neighborhoods:
- McKinley Hill – Unfinished sunroom addition
- Eastside – Converted basement ADU
- Lincoln District – Non-permitted kitchen remodel
- Fern Hill – Garage illegally turned into rental
- North End – Fenced-in porches and altered property lines
🔗 Helpful Resources for Tacoma Homeowners
- Tacoma Code Enforcement Portal
- Homeowner Insurance Requirements – WA OIC
- Foundation & Structural Risks – Wikipedia
- RCW 64.06 – Seller Disclosure Laws
- Do It Yourself Construction Risks – Wikipedia
🛠️ Don’t Let Unpermitted Work Block Your Exit
You don’t have to fix the problem to move forward. Let us give you a clean way out — cash in hand, no delays.
📍 Tacoma Buyer Page – REI Branded Home Buyer
📧 info@reibrandedhomebuyer.com
👉 Click here to request a fair cash offer — permits or not.
Disclaimer:
This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or real estate advice. Always consult with appropriate professionals before making any decisions regarding the sale of your property.
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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.