Josh Schoenly, REALTOR®, PA License RS307071 · eXp Realty, LLC, PA Broker License RB067456 · (888) 397-7352 x1034

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What is your vacant house costing you?

Taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep and any loan payment don't stop just because nobody lives there. Type in your numbers and see what waiting really costs.

By Josh Schoenly, REALTOR®, eXp Realty, LLC

Add up your holding costs

Put in yearly numbers where it asks for yearly and monthly numbers where it asks for monthly. Leave anything blank that doesn't apply. It all stays right here in your browser. Nothing's saved, and nothing's sent to me or anyone else.

Your monthly holding costs

Type in your own numbers. Nothing here is saved or sent anywhere.

Property taxes per year ($) Insurance per year ($) Utilities per month ($) Lawn, snow and upkeep per month ($) Any loan payment per month ($) Other monthly costs ($)

Enter your costs above to see your monthly number.

That's the cost of waiting. If the plan is to fix it up first or wait for spring, multiply that monthly number by how long you think it'll really take. It's usually more than people expect.

What you can do about it

Sell to one cash buyer. Quick and as is, but their offer has to cover repairs, their own holding costs and their profit.
List it as is, built for speed. The 7-Day Stress-Free Home Sale puts it in front of buyers, investors and agents at once, with one weekend of showings. Cash buyers can still offer, they just have to compete.
Fix it up, then list. Sometimes worth it, but every month of work adds to the number above. See what to fix before listing.

More help for your situation: selling a vacant house, selling an inherited house, selling a rental, selling as is, 7-day sale vs instant cash offer and how to sell a vacant property fast.

Want to know what it's worth?

Send me the address with the form on this page, or call or text (717) 510-1452, eXp Realty office (888) 397-7352 x1034. I'll put together your options and a home value. It's $0 with no obligation.

Common questions

Is anything I type into the calculator saved?

No. The math runs in your browser. Nothing you type is saved, stored or sent anywhere.

What costs should I include?

Property taxes, homeowners or vacant property insurance, utilities like electric, water, sewer and heat, lawn care, snow removal, routine upkeep and any loan payment on the house. Add anything else you pay each month in the other box.

How is the weekly number figured?

It takes your monthly total, multiplies it by 12 and divides by 52, so it's an average week over the year.

Does the calculator tell me what my house is worth?

No, it only adds up holding costs. For a home value, send me the address with the form on this page and I'll get back to you. It's free with no obligation.

Can a vacant house sell quickly in Central PA?

Often, yes. Vacant homes are easy to show, which makes a tight weekend of showings simple. Every home and market week is different, so there's no guarantee on timing or price.

Josh Schoenly, REALTOR®, PA License RS307071 · eXp Realty, LLC, PA Broker License RB067456 · Equal Housing Opportunity.

This page is general information, not legal, tax, insurance or financial advice. Individual results vary based on property condition, location, and market conditions at the time of sale.

$0 cost. No obligation.

Tell Josh about your home and he'll walk the property, run the numbers and show you what the 7-Day Stress-Free Home Sale could look like. You always reserve the right to accept, reject, or negotiate any offer.

Prefer to talk? Call or text (717) 510-1452, eXp Realty office (888) 397-7352 x1034.