“How REI Branded Home Buyer Can Help”
Did you or the previous owner make improvements without permits?
It happens all the time — but when it’s time to sell, unpermitted work becomes a big red flag for buyers, appraisers, and agents.
At REI Branded Home Buyer, we buy houses in Wenatchee as-is — including homes with:
🔧 Garage conversions
🔧 Basement buildouts
🔧 Extra bathrooms or bedrooms
🔧 Sheds or shops added without approval
🔧 Electrical or plumbing not up to code
What Is Unpermitted Work?
Unpermitted work is any modification to a home that wasn’t authorized through proper city or county building permits.
That includes:
- DIY construction
- Work done by a friend or “handyman” without licensed contractors
- Additions that were never inspected
- Post-permitting issues discovered during a sale
Why It’s a Problem
❌ Buyers may walk
❌ Lenders might deny the loan
❌ Title issues can arise
❌ You may be forced to tear down or retroactively permit the work
❌ Code violations could lead to fines
If you want to skip all of that — we’re your solution.
Wenatchee Areas With Common Unpermitted Additions
For visual reference, check your parcel via the Wenatchee map tool.
Real Story: Rock Island Garage Turned Studio
We helped a seller in Rock Island unload a property with a garage converted into a studio apartment — no permits, no insulation, and a DIY electrical setup.
Agents wouldn’t touch it.
We closed in 9 days — and handled everything after the sale.
Can You Sell a Home With Unpermitted Work in Washington?
Yes — but:
- You may have to disclose it on Form 17
- You risk renegotiation, repair requests, or delays
- Retroactive permits can cost thousands
We skip all that. We buy it as-is, unpermitted work and all.
Sell the Smart Way (Without Tearing Anything Down)
Here’s how it works:
- You tell us about your home
- We view it virtually or in person
- We make a fair, no-obligation cash offer
- You close fast, and we take care of the unpermitted issues
Stop Worrying About What’s “Up to Code”
Let us handle the city, the repairs, and the risk — while you walk away with a check.
📞 Call: 509-769-3439
📧 Email: info@reibrandedhomebuyer.com
📩 Request your as-is offer today
Disclaimer: We always recommend being honest about known defects or additions. Unpermitted work can carry legal and financial consequences — but that doesn’t mean it can’t be sold.
Sell Your Wenatchee Washington House Fast Today
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.