Project Snapshot
Location
Wellington, FL (Greenview Shores)
Property Type
3 Bed, 2 Bath Single Family (1978 concrete block)
Condition
Major Code Violations (Unpermitted addition, structural concerns, accumulating fines)
Seller Goal
"Sell quickly to avoid further city liens and fines, get out from under the burden."
The Challenge: A Legacy of Neglect and City Fines in Wellington
When we first heard about the property on 123 Tangerine Drive in Wellington, it was clear Mrs. Eleanor Vance was in a difficult position. She had recently inherited the home after her parents passed, a home built in 1978 within the Greenview Shores neighborhood. While the property held sentimental value, it also came with a significant and growing problem: major code violations.
Years ago, Eleanor's parents had enclosed the original screened lanai, creating an extra "bonus room" without obtaining the necessary permits from the City of Wellington. This 250 sq ft addition lacked proper foundation, insulation, electrical wiring, and HVAC, making it not only unpermitted but also a potential safety hazard. Over time, general exterior neglect – an overgrown yard, a dilapidated fence, and visible wear – prompted a neighbor to contact City of Wellington Code Enforcement.
The code investigation quickly escalated. Daily fines began to accumulate, followed by official notices threatening demolition of the unpermitted structure and the placement of a severe city lien on the property. Eleanor was overwhelmed. She lived out of state, couldn't afford the substantial costs to bring the addition to code, nor could she manage the demolition and subsequent repairs. Realtors she spoke with insisted she resolve all violations and pay all fines before they could even consider listing the property, a financially impossible hurdle for her.
"The city letters just kept coming," Eleanor told us. "I was losing sleep. I felt trapped, watching the fines pile up, knowing I couldn't afford to fix it or even tear it down. No one wanted to touch it."
The Solution: A Transparent Offer, No Repairs, No Fines
Our approach at FL Home Buyers is to remove the burden from sellers. For the Tangerine Drive property in Wellington, we understood that Eleanor's primary goal was relief, not maximizing a retail sale after expensive, time-consuming repairs.
Our team conducted a thorough, on-site assessment. We didn't ask Eleanor to fix anything. Instead, we carefully calculated the estimated costs required to either bring the unpermitted addition up to current Wellington code or, more likely, to safely demolish it and restore the property to its original, permitted footprint. Crucially, we also factored in the existing and rapidly accumulating city fines, contacting the City of Wellington Code Compliance Department directly to understand the full extent of the outstanding balances and potential liens.
With all these variables accounted for, we presented Eleanor with a clear, no-obligation cash offer. This offer directly addressed the property's "as-is" condition, the required remediation, and the outstanding fines. We committed to handling all the complexities – the demolition, the permitting, the repairs, and especially, the negotiation and payoff of all city fines and potential liens. Eleanor would walk away with cash, free from the property and its headaches.
The Result: Freedom and a Clean Break in Wellington
Eleanor accepted our offer, relieved to find a solution that required absolutely no effort or expense on her part. We moved swiftly, understanding her desire for a quick resolution.
We closed the sale in just 21 days at a local title company in Wellington, Lawyers Title of Wellington, on Eleanor's preferred timeline. She received her cash payment, officially severing ties with the burdensome property and its mounting code violations.
Here's what Eleanor Vance had to say:
"I honestly didn't know what to do. The city letters just kept coming, and I was losing sleep. Max and his team at FL Home Buyers understood immediately, and they handled everything. They took care of the fines, the unpermitted addition – everything. It was such a relief to finally have this burden lifted. Max made this easy, transparent, and quick. I can't thank them enough."
This case exemplifies our commitment to providing genuine solutions for homeowners facing challenging situations in Wellington, Florida, and beyond. We take on the problems so you don't have to.
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