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Hattiesburg, MS Landlord Avoids an Estimated $55,000 in Repairs by Selling As-Is to Salt & Light Property Solutions

By ERIC “BANJO” CAMARDELLE | Salt & Light Property Solutions | Last Updated: June 16, 2026

Editorial disclaimer: This case study is shared for educational and informational purposes only. Every property, situation, and timeline is different, and the outcome described here should not be read as a guarantee of similar results. Salt & Light Property Solutions does not provide legal, tax, or financial advice. Sellers considering an as-is sale should consult a qualified attorney, tax professional, or housing counselor. The seller’s identity has been withheld at the request of the parties involved, and only general location information is used.

Need to Sell a House That Needs Major Work in Pearl River County?

If you own a property that needs serious repairs, or you are a landlord ready to move on without managing a renovation, Salt & Light Property Solutions can help. We buy homes as-is, for cash, with no commissions and no fees.

Call Eric “Banjo” Camardelle directly at 601-265-7370 for a no-obligation cash offer.

At a Glance

Detail Information
Location Hattiesburg, MS
Property Type Single-family home
Closing Date May 18, 2026
Time to Close Approximately four months
Estimated Repair Costs Avoided ~$55,000 (estimated)
Exit Strategy As-is cash purchase

What Was the Seller Facing Before Salt & Light Stepped In?

The seller had owned this single-family home for years as a rental. At some point, the arrangement shifted. His son and daughter-in-law moved in while they saved money and built their own place. When they moved out, the house they left behind needed serious work.

The floors had failed badly enough that the stress was showing up in the exterior brick, cracking along the outside of the house. A buyer using traditional financing would have flagged that at inspection. The seller was not a contractor and had no interest in managing a renovation. 

He was ready to sell. Fortunately, the seller had received a postcard from Salt & Light Property Solutions. So, he called.

Why Was Listing With an Agent Not a Realistic Option?

A traditional listing requires a home to be in sellable condition, or close to it. Most buyers use financing, and their lenders require properties to meet basic habitability standards. A house with structural indicators like cracked bricks is likely to have trouble getting through underwriting, and sellers in that position are typically pushed to make repairs, offer credits, or accept discounts.

Structural problems are also expensive to fix. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s guidance on home repair and improvement, foundation and structural work ranks among the costliest categories of home repair. For this seller, the estimated rehab cost was around $55,000. That is not a cosmetic update. That is a full renovation project.

Even if he had been willing to spend the money, he would have had to manage contractors, wait out the work, and carry a vacant property through a listing process. The house needed to be sold as-is, and that ruled out the traditional route. 

You can read more about how the as-is process works on the Salt & Light website.

How Did Salt & Light Assess the Property and Structure the Deal?

Eric “Banjo” Camardelle responded within the hour. The first conversation was direct: what the house needs, what your family’s timeline looks like, and what matters most to you in a sale. The seller’s priorities were clear. Sell without making a single repair, pay no commissions, and close when it works for his family. Not when a lender’s calendar demands it.

Before making a firm offer, Salt & Light needed an accurate picture of the scope of the rehab. This property needed more than a rough estimate. The team brought in multiple contractors, gathered quotes, and reviewed the full scope. That extensive groundwork produced a legitimate offer, which meant the seller could trust what he was looking at.

The seller’s son and daughter-in-law also needed time to fully vacate the home. Salt & Light built the timeline around that reality, without pressure. The process ran approximately four months from first contact to closing.

What Did the Offer Actually Include?

Salt & Light purchased the property for $62,000, cash, as-is. No commissions or fees were deducted from the seller’s proceeds. He did not have to stage the house, make a single repair, or prepare it for the MLS.

Salt & Light also walked the seller through the full scope of the rehab before closing. He understood what the renovation would involve and what it would realistically cost. For a seller who had owned rental property and been through real estate closings before, having someone take the time to explain the numbers rather than just hand over a contract made a difference.

Want to sell without the repair headache? Eric “Banjo” and Erica Camardelle are based in Poplarville, MS, and personally handle every offer. No middlemen, no call centers. Reach out on 601-265-7370 or request your offer online.

How Did the Closing Come Together?

The closing on May 18, 2026, was, by the seller’s own account, one of the smoothest he had been through. He told the team he was impressed by how quickly the closing proceeded and how easy it was compared to other real estate transactions he had experienced.

Selling without a real estate agent meant no commission was taken from his proceeds. For context, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau notes that real estate agent commissions can typically run several percent of a home’s sale price. Cash this seller could keep! 

He avoided an estimated $55,000 in repair costs, skipped the carrying costs of holding a vacant property through a long listing period, and sold without paying commissions. 

Also, during the transaction, he had become curious about private lending through Salt & Light, and that conversation was set to continue.

Selling As-Is vs. Traditional Listing: By the Numbers

Category Selling As-Is to Salt & Light Traditional MLS Listing
Time to Close ~4 months (seller-paced) 60 days avg (market-dependent)*
Estimated Repair Costs $0 seller responsibility ~$55,000 (estimated)
Agent Commissions $0 5–6% ($3,100–$3,720 est. on $62K)
Contractor Coordination Handled by Salt & Light Seller’s responsibility
Closing Flexibility Built around seller’s schedule Subject to buyer/lender requirements
Financing Contingency None — cash offer Subject to appraisal and approval

*According to data compiled within a Real Estate Market Report (April 2026).

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my house in Hattiesburg, MS if it needs major structural repairs?

Yes. Cash buyers like Salt & Light Property Solutions purchase homes as-is, regardless of condition, including properties with structural damage, foundation issues, or significant deferred maintenance. You do not have to make any repairs before selling.

How does Salt & Light determine what to offer on a house that needs work?

Salt & Light brings in multiple contractors to gather real quotes and assess the full scope of rehab before making an offer. That process produces an offer grounded in actual numbers, so sellers understand what they are accepting and why. Eric “Banjo” Camardelle has been doing this in Pearl River County since 2008.

Will I pay agent commissions if I sell directly to a cash buyer?

No. A direct cash sale does not involve listing or buyer’s agents, so no commissions are deducted from your proceeds. Salt & Light also charges no fees at closing. On a sale like this one, that means keeping an estimated $3,100 to $3,720 the seller would otherwise have paid in commissions alone.

Can I set my own closing date when selling for cash?

Yes. Cash sales do not require lender approval or appraisal timelines, so closing dates are flexible. Salt & Light built the closing schedule around this seller’s family situation, allowing extra time for the property to be fully vacated before closing.

What if I own a rental property in Southern Mississippi that needs too much work to list?

Landlords who are ready to exit a property without the cost and effort of preparing it for the MLS are a common fit for an as-is cash sale. Salt & Light regularly works with tired landlords and rental property owners across Pearl River County and the Northshore Louisiana region who want a clean, simple exit regardless of the property’s condition.

Ready to Sell Without the Renovation Headache?

If you own a property in Pearl River County or the surrounding Southern Mississippi area that needs major repairs, or if you are a landlord ready to move on without managing contractors and renovation timelines, Salt & Light Property Solutions offers cash purchases, as-is, with no commissions and a closing schedule built around you.

Eric “Banjo” and Erica Camardelle have been helping Mississippi homeowners sell simply and fairly since 2008. They still pick up the phone themselves.

Call: 601-265-7370   |   Email: banjo@saltandlightpropertysolutions.com   |   301 S High St Suite A, Poplarville, MS 39470

About Salt & Light Property Solutions

Eric “Banjo” Camardelle (Founder) and Erica Camardelle (Co-founder & Partner) have been buying homes across Pearl River County since 2008. Salt & Light Property Solutions is a family-owned company serving Southern Mississippi and the Northshore Louisiana region. Every offer comes directly from Eric and Erica, with no middlemen and no call centers. The company is based in Poplarville, MS, and operates by a simple principle: “Integrity is Key.” Learn more on the Salt & Light about page.

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