How Our Simple Home Buying Process Works in California
- Close on a date that works for you
- No repairs, no fees, no commissions
- Get a competitive, all-cash offer
Wondering How It Works?
This section explains the steps involved when selling your home directly to SoCal Home Buyers. You’ll see what information we need, when you receive an offer, and how the closing timeline works, so you can decide whether this option fits your situation.
Tell Us About the Property
- Call us at (951) 331-3844 or submit the online form
- No prep work, no cleaning required beforehand
- Takes 5 to 10 minutes to complete
Review and Receive Your Offer
- We schedule a short walkthrough if needed, in person or virtually
- You receive a clear, no-pressure cash offer
- Most offers delivered within 24 hours
Choose Your Closing and Get Paid
- You pick the closing date that works best for your timeline
- We handle escrow, title, and all required paperwork
- Funds are released to you at closing via wire transfer or certified check
Have Questions?
We’ve answered the most common questions sellers ask before getting started. If you’d like to talk through your specific situation, we’re easy to reach.
How long does the entire process take?
Most direct sales close within 7 to 30 days. The timeline depends on your situation and when you want to close. We work around your schedule, not the other way around.
Do I need to be present for the walkthrough?
No. We can do the walkthrough in person or virtually. You don’t need to be present either way. We keep it simple and fast so it doesn’t disrupt your day.
What happens after I accept the offer?
We open escrow with a licensed California title company right away. From there, the title company handles the paperwork, verifies ownership, and coordinates the closing date you selected.
What paperwork do I need to complete?
You’ll sign a purchase agreement and the standard California escrow documents. We walk you through everything. There’s nothing unusual or complicated about the paperwork on the seller’s side.
When do I get paid after closing?
The title company processes and releases funds the same day escrow closes. You receive payment via wire transfer or certified check, whichever you prefer.
Can I choose my own closing date?
Yes. You choose the closing date. If you need more time to move or get affairs in order, we can accommodate that. If you need to close fast, we can do that too. The timeline is yours.
What if I change my mind after getting an offer?
There’s no obligation and no pressure. Getting an offer from us is 100% free. If you decide it’s not the right fit, you can walk away with no strings attached and no commitments.
What the Process Looks Like When the Seller Is 5,000 Miles Away
Anthony reached out in mid-July 2016 through a form on the site. He was in the United Kingdom and owned a home in Covenant Hills, the gated community inside Ladera Ranch. His first email was one sentence: he had a property in that area and wanted to know if it was something we could work with.
No phone number. He lived in the UK and planned to stay there. The whole deal was going to happen by email if it happened at all.
The situation had a few layers. Title was in a foreign corporation. There was a tenant in the house, an ex-client of Anthony’s, and he was specific that the tenant not know the sale was happening until the process was locked down. He wanted a walkthrough handled carefully. He wanted a fast close. He did not want to travel to California.
We made the offer by email, negotiated by email, and opened escrow with a California title company once we landed on $875,000. The title company handled the foreign corporation documentation on their end. Anthony signed what he needed to sign from the UK. We coordinated the walkthrough in a way that kept the tenant unaware until the deal was in escrow.
Portalon Ct in Ladera Ranch closed December 2016.
Sellers sometimes ask what happens if they’re out of state, or if they can’t be present for any of it. Anthony’s deal is a good answer to that question. The process doesn’t require you to be local. It requires the paperwork to be in order and the right professionals on each end. We’ve done enough of those that it isn’t unusual anymore.
Get Your Cash Offer When You’re Ready
If a direct sale makes sense for your situation, you can request a cash offer with no obligation. We’ll review the property, answer your questions, and let you decide how or if you want to move forward.
Request Your Cash OfferOr call us directly: (951) 331-3844