Reno has century-old houses, mid-century ranches and new subdivisions climbing the hills, and winter is hard on the older ones. A cash buyer in Washoe County takes a Reno house with a tired roof, an old furnace or a long list of deferred work as it is.
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Selling a house in Reno
Older Reno neighborhoods such as the Old Southwest have 1910s–40s brick and frame houses with basements; much of the city is 1950s–70s ranches; newer areas in the south and northwest are 1990s–2000s stucco. Freeze-thaw wear on roofs and foundations, old furnaces, galvanized plumbing and dated electrical come up often.
Buyers make offers on houses across Washoe County, including:
- Old Southwest
- Midtown
- Wells Avenue
- Northeast Reno
- Northwest Reno
- Somersett
- Caughlin Ranch
- South Meadows
- Double Diamond
- Sun Valley
Common situations in Washoe County
How each one works locally — and why a cash sale can help. General information, not legal advice.
Probate and inherited houses
Reno estates are handled by the Second Judicial District Court in Washoe County, which appoints the executor or administrator who can sell the house; a house held in a trust can usually be sold by the trustee without court.
More on probate and inherited houses →Behind on the mortgage
In Reno most foreclosures are trustee's sales: a notice of default is recorded with the Washoe County Recorder, and owner-occupants may be able to request Nevada's foreclosure mediation before the house goes to auction. You own the house until the sale, so you can usually still sell.
More on behind on the mortgage →Behind on property taxes
Reno property taxes are paid to the Washoe County Treasurer; if they stay unpaid through the redemption period, the treasurer takes title in trust and can auction the house.
More on behind on property taxes →Code violations and city orders
The City of Reno's code enforcement responds to complaints about nuisance properties, junk, graffiti and vacant or unsafe buildings.
More on code violations and city orders →Tired of being a landlord
Reno evictions are heard in the Reno Justice Court, where Nevada landlords commonly use the summary eviction process. You can sell with tenants in place — paying, behind, or mid-eviction.
More on tired of being a landlord →No fees or commissions, no showings or repairs, and buyers never see your contact details until you choose one. How DealSherpa works.
Selling for cash in Reno: questions
My Reno house sat vacant all winter. Will frozen pipes stop a sale?
No. Cash buyers expect freeze damage in empty houses and price the repairs in. Have the water shut off at the main if it isn't already, and tell the buyer about any leaks you've found.
How fast can I sell my house for cash in Reno?
Nevada sales close through an escrow and title company, which pays the loan, the taxes and any HOA balance from the proceeds. Once you accept an offer, most Washoe County cash sales close in one to three weeks — sooner if there's no estate or lien paperwork to clear, or later on a date you choose.
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