From your first question to closing
How Our Cash Home Buying Process Works
Selling a house in Southern California starts with a conversation about the property and your timing. Ask for a ballpark figure, arrange a walkthrough, and review a written offer before deciding whether to sell.
- Start with the house as it is
- Understand the offer and the costs
- Agree on closing and move-out dates
No charge for an offer. No obligation to accept.
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What happens next
Three Steps to Selling Your House for Cash
You don’t need every answer before you call. Here’s what we work through together, from the first details to the final paperwork.
Tell us about your house
Share the address, repair needs, who lives there, and when you’d like to move. We’ll discuss the property and arrange access for a walkthrough. If you only want a ballpark figure first, let us know.
Your next step: Tell us what you know. You don’t need to clean up or start repairs before contacting us.
Review your written cash offer
An in-person inspection gives us the most accurate number. We review the condition and nearby sales, then explain our offer. Compare the price, inspection and cancellation terms, deposit, costs, and proposed closing date before signing.
Your next step: Ask questions about the agreement. You can have your own attorney review it before you decide.
Close through escrow
If we agree and sign, escrow coordinates the documents and required payoffs. We confirm the closing and possession dates. Ask escrow to explain your final proceeds, payment method, and when funds should be available.
Your next step: Review your closing statement and signing instructions, then confirm the plan for handing over the keys.
Helpful for the first conversation
Bring what you have. Missing a document doesn’t prevent you from asking about an offer.
- The address, known repairs, and any inspection reports
- Who occupies the home and how a visit can be arranged
- Your preferred timing and any ownership paperwork to discuss
Understand the numbers
How We Work Out Your Cash Offer
A ballpark figure is a starting point. The property visit helps us understand the work involved and explain the assumptions behind a written offer.
- Nearby closed salesWe review comparable homes when evaluating the property.
- Condition and necessary workRepairs and updates affect what we can offer for the house as it stands.
- Costs and buyer marginOur calculation includes holding and transaction costs, along with our margin as the buyer.
The offer and what you take home
Which Costs Affect Your Proceeds?
- No commission to us
- We don’t charge a commission, and we cover our standard closing costs. Confirm the specific costs we cover in your written agreement.
- Property payoffs still apply
- Mortgages, taxes, liens, and other required title payoffs can reduce the amount you receive from the sale.
- Ask for an estimated closing statement
- Escrow can show the charges, credits, and expected net proceeds before you make plans for the money.
We have a financial interest in buying your house. Our offer may be below what a listing could bring. Compare the written terms and expected proceeds with other offers or an independent listing estimate.
Before you decide
Questions About Your Offer, Closing Costs and Timeline
The price is only part of the decision. Here are the details to clarify before agreeing to a sale.
If the home has tenants, is inherited, or you’re selling from another state, tell us early so we can discuss access, documents, and timing.
More questions about selling to usHow long will it take to close?
Three to five weeks is typical for our purchases, but it isn’t a guaranteed deadline. Tell us if you need a faster sale or more time to move. We’ll discuss a date with you; title problems, required approvals, or access issues can affect what’s possible.
What if I can’t be there for the inspection?
Tell us where you are and who can provide access. We can discuss arrangements for an in-person visit without assuming you’ll travel back. If the house has tenants, access needs to be arranged properly. Escrow can explain the signing options for your location and documents.
Can the number change after a ballpark offer?
Yes. A ballpark figure is based on what we know before inspecting the house. Its condition can affect the offer. Ask what still needs to be checked and whether the purchase agreement allows any further inspections or changes. Once an agreement is signed, the contract governs; a preliminary estimate isn’t a promise of the final price.
Will I receive the full offer amount?
Not necessarily. The sale price and your net proceeds are different numbers. Even with the closing costs we cover, your mortgage balance and other required payoffs can reduce what you receive. Review the cost allocation in your agreement and ask escrow for an estimated closing statement.
When will the money reach my account?
Escrow releases proceeds after the closing requirements are met, including recording where required. That doesn’t guarantee the money will be available in your bank account the same day. Confirm the payment method and timing with escrow and your bank.
Verify any changed wiring instructions using a phone number you already trust, not one supplied in the message. Read the California Department of Real Estate’s wire-fraud warning (PDF, opens in a new tab).
Do I have to move out on the closing date?
Tell us early if you need time after closing. We can discuss whether a post-closing stay works for the purchase, but it isn’t automatic. Put any agreed possession date, access, costs, and key handover arrangements in writing before relying on them.
Am I committed just by asking for an offer?
No. Asking for an offer is free and doesn’t require you to sell. Signing a purchase agreement is different: cancellation rights and obligations depend on that agreement and applicable law. Read it before signing and get independent legal advice if you’re unsure.
A real sale, with coordination behind it
Selling a Ladera Ranch Home From Overseas
12 Portalon Court · Ladera Ranch, Orange County
The owner contacted us through the website while living abroad. We discussed the property and negotiated the price by email. The seller accepted $875,000, and our team helped arrange the sale.
The first inquiry came in July, and the sale closed in December 2016. The seller’s attorney and escrow worked through the documents before closing.
Selling from elsewhere? Discuss property access and signing arrangements early, especially when other people need to approve or sign documents.
View this completed transactionYour address is the place to start
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