Selling a house as-is in San Antonio (2026): what it means in Texas

By Chris Dudley, San Antonio REALTOR®, Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC (TREC #731381). Updated October 29, 2026. This is general information, not legal advice; talk with a Texas real estate attorney about your situation.

Short answer: Yes, you can sell a San Antonio home as-is. In the standard Texas (TREC) resale contract, "as is" means the buyer takes the home in its present condition, with any defects and without warranty, apart from title warranties and the warranties in the contract. But selling as-is does not remove your duty to disclose. Texas sellers of most homes must still give the Seller's Disclosure Notice, and the buyer can still inspect and negotiate during the option period.

How "as is" works in the Texas contract

  • Paragraph 7D of the TREC one-to-four family contract lets the buyer accept the property (1) as is, or (2) as is with specific repairs the seller agrees to make, listed in the contract.
  • The second option is meant for known or visible items, not "anything the inspector finds."
  • Either way, the buyer keeps the right to inspect (Paragraph 7A). You must give inspectors reasonable access and keep the utilities on.

What you still must disclose

Texas Property Code Section 5.008 requires most residential sellers to give a Seller's Disclosure Notice covering the home's condition, including prior flooding. If the buyer receives it after signing, the buyer can terminate within seven days. Beyond the form, sellers must not hide known material defects. Texas courts have held that an as-is clause does not protect a seller who intentionally conceals known problems or misrepresents the condition to get the buyer to sign. My Texas Seller's Disclosure guide covers the form and the exemptions.

What buyers can still do

  • Option period: most buyers pay an option fee for a set number of days. During that time they can inspect, ask for a price cut or repairs, or walk away and get their earnest money back. See my guide to the option period and home inspection in Texas.
  • Renegotiate: in an as-is sale, requests should generally focus on defects that weren't disclosed or easy to see. Pricing the home for its condition up front cuts down on surprises.
  • Appraisal and lender conditions: a buyer's loan can still bring its own conditions, which is one reason as-is homes often draw cash or renovation-loan buyers.

As-is listing vs. a cash offer

Selling as-is on the open market and taking an instant cash offer are different choices. An as-is listing still puts the home in front of every buyer in the MLS, and competing offers can set the price. A cash offer is faster and simpler but usually comes in lower. Compare both before deciding. My cash offer vs. listing guide walks through the trade-offs.

Tips for San Antonio sellers going as-is

  • Consider a pre-listing inspection so you know what buyers will find, and disclose it in writing.
  • In older San Antonio neighborhoods, foundation movement in clay soil is a common inspection item. See my foundation guide.
  • Price for condition, using sold comparables in similar condition. See how to price your San Antonio home.
  • Ask your attorney whether a fuller as-is addendum and deed language make sense for your sale.

FAQ

Can I sell my house as-is in Texas?

Yes. The TREC resale contract lets a buyer accept the property as is (Paragraph 7D). You still must give the Seller's Disclosure Notice for most homes and disclose known material defects.

Do I have to make repairs if I sell as-is?

No, unless you agree to specific repairs in the contract. Buyers can still inspect and may ask for a lower price or repairs during the option period, and you can say no.

Does "as is" protect me if I don't disclose a known problem?

No. An as-is clause generally does not protect a seller who conceals known material defects or misrepresents the home's condition. Disclose what you know, in writing.

Thinking about selling as-is?

I'm Chris Dudley, a San Antonio REALTOR® and founder of Legacy Realty Group, brokered by Real Broker, LLC. I help sellers across San Antonio, Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, Alamo Heights, Cibolo, Schertz, Converse, Live Oak, Boerne and New Braunfels price and market homes in any condition. Call me at (210) 838-6099 for a pricing review, or read my guides on choosing a listing agent and getting your home ready to sell.

Sources

  • Kerri Lewis, "Navigating an As Is Sale," Texas Real Estate Research Center, Texas A&M (May 24, 2023): https://trerc.tamu.edu/article/Navigating-As-Is-Sale-2381
  • David J. Willis, "'As Is' Conveyances in Texas Residential Transactions," LoneStarLandLaw.com (Aug 17, 2026): https://lonestarlandlaw.com/as-is-in-texas-residential-transactions/
  • Texas Real Estate Commission, contract forms: https://trec.texas.gov/node/346
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