# SoCal Home Buyers > SoCal Home Buyers is a direct cash home buying company serving Southern California. Founded in 2008 by Doug and Andrea Van Soest, the company purchases homes directly from sellers, as-is, with no repairs and no agent commissions, and has closed over 400 transactions across Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange County, San Diego, and San Bernardino counties. Doug Van Soest is a former certified residential appraiser (CA AR032374, 2003 to 2010, Signature Appraisal Services). Andrea Van Soest holds CA DRE #01505854. The company specializes in situations where the standard retail listing path is difficult or impossible: inherited properties, probate sales, tenant-occupied homes, distressed condition, divorce, estate deadlines, title complications, and out-of-state sellers. SoCal Home Buyers pays cash, makes a written offer within 24 hours, and lets the seller choose the closing date. Most deals close in 3 to 5 weeks, as fast as 7 days when needed. Purchases are made without contingencies or financing. Sellers receive a no-obligation offer after a brief phone consultation. The company operates off-market and direct-to-seller; no MLS listings are involved. Contact: (951) 331-3844. ## Core Pages - [Homepage](https://socalhomebuyers.com/): Overview of the cash buying process, service areas, and how to request an offer. - [How It Works](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-it-works/): Step-by-step walkthrough of the process from first call through closing and funded wire. - [Get a Cash Offer](https://socalhomebuyers.com/get-cash-offer/): Form to request a no-obligation cash offer on a Southern California property. - [Transaction History](https://socalhomebuyers.com/transaction-history/): Verified archive of over 400 closed deals with addresses, cities, and sale prices. - [About Us](https://socalhomebuyers.com/about-us/): Background on Doug and Andrea Van Soest and the company's history since 2008. - [Doug Van Soest](https://socalhomebuyers.com/doug-van-soest/): Author bio. Former certified residential appraiser (CA AR032374), co-founder, primary voice on the site's content. - [Andrea Van Soest](https://socalhomebuyers.com/andrea-van-soest/): Author bio. CA DRE #01505854, co-founder, primary voice on legal disclosure and agent-related content. - [Testimonials](https://socalhomebuyers.com/testimonials/): Seller reviews and feedback from closed transactions. - [FAQ](https://socalhomebuyers.com/faq/): Common questions about the cash sale process, timelines, fees, and what sellers should expect. - [Contact](https://socalhomebuyers.com/contact-us/): Direct contact form and phone number (951) 331-3844. ## Service Areas - [Los Angeles County](https://socalhomebuyers.com/los-angeles/): Cash home buying coverage across Los Angeles County cities and neighborhoods. - [Riverside County](https://socalhomebuyers.com/riverside/): Cash home buying coverage across Riverside County. - [Orange County](https://socalhomebuyers.com/orange-county/): Cash home buying coverage across Orange County. - [San Diego County](https://socalhomebuyers.com/san-diego/): Cash home buying coverage across San Diego County. - [San Bernardino County](https://socalhomebuyers.com/san-bernardino/): Cash home buying coverage across San Bernardino County. ## Cash Sales and Investor Offers - [Should You Sell Your House for Cash](https://socalhomebuyers.com/should-you-sell-your-house-for-cash/): When a cash sale makes sense vs. a retail listing. Covers the net cost comparison, timeline tradeoffs, and what sellers typically give up. - [Selling a House for Cash](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-house-for-cash/): How the cash sale process works from offer to closing. - [How Much Will an Investor Pay for My House](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-much-will-an-investor-pay-for-my-house/): How cash buyers price offers, what factors affect the number, and how to evaluate whether an offer is reasonable. - [Real Estate Agent vs. Investor](https://socalhomebuyers.com/real-estate-agent-vs-investor/): Side-by-side comparison of the listing path vs. a direct cash sale. - [Complete Guide to Selling to an Investor](https://socalhomebuyers.com/the-complete-guide-to-selling-your-house-to-an-investor/): End-to-end guide covering what to expect when selling directly to a cash buyer. - [How to Find Real Estate Investors](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-find-real-estate-investors/): How sellers locate and vet legitimate cash buyers in their area. - [How to Spot and Avoid Scam "We Buy Homes" Companies](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-spot-avoid-scam-we-buy-homes-companies/): Red flags in cash buyer contracts, what proof of funds should look like, and warning signs in assignment clauses. - [Who Pays Closing Costs in a Cash Sale](https://socalhomebuyers.com/who-pays-closing-costs-in-cash-sale/): How closing costs are handled in a direct sale vs. a financed retail transaction. - [How Long Does It Take to Close on a House with Cash](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-close-on-a-house-with-cash/): Typical cash closing timelines and what drives the schedule. ## Pricing, Timing, and General Selling - [How to Determine Fair Market Value for a Home](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-determine-fair-market-value-for-home/): How comparable closed sales drive valuation, explained from a former certified appraiser's perspective. - [Market Value vs. Assessed Value in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/market-value-vs-assessed-value-california/): The difference between what a home sells for and its county assessed value, and why the two numbers diverge in California. - [How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-sell-a-house-in-california/): Typical listing-to-close timeline of roughly 90 to 110 days and the factors that shorten or extend it. - [How Soon Can You Sell a House After Buying It](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-soon-can-you-sell-a-house-after-buying-it/): Timing, transaction costs, and tax implications of selling shortly after purchase. - [Can You Sell a House with a Mortgage](https://socalhomebuyers.com/can-you-sell-a-house-with-a-mortgage/): How the loan payoff is handled through escrow when selling before the mortgage is paid off. - [Selling a Condo in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-condo/): HOA document requirements, transfer fees, and lender review of the complex's finances. - [How Much Does It Cost to Stage a House](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-stage-a-house/): Typical staging costs and whether staging pays for itself at sale. ## Inherited Property and Probate - [Selling an Inherited House in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-inherited-house-in-california/): Legal and practical process for selling a property received through inheritance, including trust sales, probate, and step-up in basis. - [Inheriting a House in a Trust in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/inheriting-a-house-in-a-trust-in-california/): How trust-held property transfers and what beneficiaries need to do to sell. - [Inheriting a House with Siblings](https://socalhomebuyers.com/inheriting-a-house-with-siblings/): How to navigate a sale when multiple heirs must agree. - [Inheriting a House with No Mortgage](https://socalhomebuyers.com/inheriting-a-house-with-no-mortgage/): Options and tax considerations for free-and-clear inherited property. - [Inheriting a House with a Mortgage](https://socalhomebuyers.com/inheriting-a-house-with-a-mortgage/): What happens to an existing mortgage when a property is inherited, including due-on-sale considerations. - [Can You Sell a House During Probate](https://socalhomebuyers.com/can-you-sell-a-house-during-probate/): California probate sale process, IAEA authority, and court confirmation requirements. - [Removing Items Before Probate](https://socalhomebuyers.com/removing-items-before-probate/): What heirs are and are not permitted to remove from a property before the estate is settled. ## Distressed Property and Condition Issues - [What Is a Distressed Property](https://socalhomebuyers.com/what-is-a-distressed-property/): Categories of property and situational distress, and how each affects the sale path. - [Selling a House As-Is in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-house-as-is-in-california/): What "as-is" means legally, disclosure obligations, and how cash buyers handle condition. - [Sell a House That Needs Repairs](https://socalhomebuyers.com/sell-house-that-needs-repairs/): Fix-first vs. as-is math, repair cost ranges per square foot, which repairs to skip, and how buyers price houses that need work. - [Sell a House with Foundation Issues](https://socalhomebuyers.com/sell-a-house-with-foundation-issues/): Disclosure requirements and options for sellers with structural problems. - [Selling a House That Needs a New Roof](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-house-that-needs-a-new-roof/): How roof condition affects listing, inspection, and cash offer pricing. - [Selling a House with Mold](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-house-with-mold/): California disclosure requirements and how mold affects sale options. - [Selling a House with Water Damage](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-house-with-water-damage/): Disclosure obligations and sale options for water-damaged properties. - [Selling a House with Water in the Crawl Space](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-house-with-water-in-the-crawl-space/): How crawl space moisture affects inspections, financed buyers, and the repair-or-sell decision. - [Selling a House with Termite History](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-house-with-termite-history/): California Wood Destroying Pest inspection requirements and what sellers must disclose. - [Sell a Condemned House](https://socalhomebuyers.com/can-you-sell-a-condemned-house/): Legal process and options for selling a property with a condemnation order. - [Fire Damage](https://socalhomebuyers.com/fire-damage/): How to sell a fire-damaged property in California, including insurance considerations. - [Sell a Hoarder House](https://socalhomebuyers.com/sell-hoarder-house/): Options for selling a property with severe clutter or hoarding conditions. - [Selling Distressed Property](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-distressed-property/): Overview of distressed property categories, including physical damage and code violations, and seller options for each. ## Foreclosure and Pre-Foreclosure - [California Foreclosure Process](https://socalhomebuyers.com/california-foreclosure-process/): Timeline and legal steps in a California non-judicial foreclosure, from NOD through trustee sale. - [Pre-Foreclosure vs. Foreclosure](https://socalhomebuyers.com/pre-foreclosure-vs-foreclosure/): Difference between the two stages, what options remain at each point, and the credit impact of each outcome. - [How to Stop Foreclosure in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-stop-foreclosure-in-california/): Options including reinstatement, forbearance, short sale, and cash sale. - [Can You Safely Sell a Home in Foreclosure](https://socalhomebuyers.com/can-safely-sell-home-foreclosure/): What sellers need to know about selling during the active foreclosure period. - [How to Short Sale Your Home in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-short-sale-your-home-in-california/): Process, lender approval requirements, and what sellers can expect. - [Can I Sell My House If I Did Not Reaffirm](https://socalhomebuyers.com/can-i-sell-my-house-if-i-did-not-reaffirm/): Selling a home after bankruptcy when the mortgage was not reaffirmed. ## Liens and Title Issues - [What Is a Lien on a House](https://socalhomebuyers.com/what-is-a-lien-on-a-house/): Types of liens, how they attach to property, and what they mean for a sale. - [Can You Sell a House with a Lien in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/can-you-sell-a-house-with-a-lien-on-it-in-california/): How liens are resolved at closing and when they can block a sale. - [How to Find Liens on a Property](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-find-liens-on-a-property/): How to search county records and title reports for recorded liens before selling. - [Who Can Put a Lien on a Property](https://socalhomebuyers.com/who-can-put-a-lien-on-a-property/): Which parties can record liens against a home, from contractors and HOAs to courts and tax agencies. - [How to Get a Lien Off Your House](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-get-a-lien-off-your-house/): Steps to dispute, pay off, or release a lien before or during a sale. - [Types of Liens](https://socalhomebuyers.com/types-of-liens/): Mechanic liens, judgment liens, tax liens, HOA liens, and how each is treated. - [Title Issues](https://socalhomebuyers.com/title-issues/): Common title problems that complicate sales and how they are resolved. - [Can You Sell a Property with a Lis Pendens](https://socalhomebuyers.com/can-you-sell-a-property-with-a-lis-pendens/): What a lis pendens means for a seller's ability to close. ## Tenant-Occupied Properties - [Sell a House with Tenants Living in It](https://socalhomebuyers.com/sell-a-house-with-tenants-living-in-it/): California tenant rights during a sale, notice requirements, and cash buyer options for landlords. - [Can a Landlord Enter Without Permission](https://socalhomebuyers.com/can-a-landlord-enter-without-permission/): California rules on when a landlord may enter a rental property and the notice required. - [Can You Sell a House with Squatters](https://socalhomebuyers.com/can-you-sell-a-house-with-squatters/): Legal process for removing squatters in California and what sellers need to know. - [How to Evict Squatters in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-evict-squatters-in-california/): Step-by-step overview of California's unlawful detainer process for squatter situations. - [How to Sell a Rental Property in Southern California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-sell-a-rental-property-in-southern-california/): Process, tax considerations, and options for landlords selling occupied rental properties. - [Selling a Rental Property at a Loss](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-rental-property-at-a-loss/): Tax treatment of a below-basis rental sale and how losses are reported. - [When to Sell a Rental Property](https://socalhomebuyers.com/when-to-sell-a-rental-property/): Financial and practical factors landlords use to decide when to exit a rental. ## Divorce and Life Circumstances - [Should You Sell Before or After a Divorce](https://socalhomebuyers.com/should-you-sell-your-house-before-or-after-a-divorce/): Timing considerations, California community property rules, who gets the house, and how the sale interacts with the divorce settlement. - [Moving Out of State: Coordinating the Sale](https://socalhomebuyers.com/moving-out-of-state-how-co-ordinate-the-sale-of-your-house/): How to manage a California property sale remotely. - [Selling a Vacant Property in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-vacant-property-in-california/): Insurance requirements, security concerns, and sale options for empty properties. - [Selling a House with a Reverse Mortgage](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-house-with-a-reverse-mortgage/): How HECM payoff works and what heirs or surviving spouses need to do to sell. ## Costs, Taxes, and Disclosures - [How Much Does It Cost to Sell a House in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-a-house-in-california/): Full breakdown of seller-side costs: commissions, closing costs, repairs, carrying costs, and concessions. - [How Much Are Closing Costs in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-much-are-closing-costs-in-california/): Line-item breakdown of typical California closing costs for sellers. - [Are Closing Costs Tax Deductible](https://socalhomebuyers.com/are-closing-costs-tax-deductible/): Which closing costs can be deducted or added to basis under federal tax rules. - [How to Calculate Capital Gain on Rental Property](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-calculate-capital-gain-on-rental-property/): Adjusted basis calculation, depreciation recapture, and net gain for rental property sellers. - [Selling a House Before 2 Years](https://socalhomebuyers.com/selling-a-house-before-2-years/): Capital gains rules when selling before the two-year primary residence exclusion threshold. - [Tax Implications of Selling Below Market Value](https://socalhomebuyers.com/tax-implications-of-selling-a-house-below-market-value/): Gift tax exposure and IRS rules when selling property to a family member or at a discount. - [Real Estate Disclosures in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/real-estate-disclosures-california/): California Transfer Disclosure Statement, Natural Hazard Disclosure, and other mandatory seller disclosures. - [Selling a House Without a Realtor in California](https://socalhomebuyers.com/how-to-sell-your-house-without-realtor-california/): FSBO process, legal requirements, and what sellers take on without agent representation. ## Market Data - [Riverside County Housing Market Forecast](https://socalhomebuyers.com/riverside-county-housing-market-forecast/): Current market conditions, median prices, and trends in Riverside County. - [San Bernardino County Housing Market Forecast](https://socalhomebuyers.com/san-bernardino-county-housing-market-forecast/): Current market conditions and trends in San Bernardino County. - [Orange County Housing Market Forecast](https://socalhomebuyers.com/orange-county-housing-market-forecast/): Current market conditions and trends in Orange County. - [Los Angeles Housing Market](https://socalhomebuyers.com/los-angeles-housing-market/): Current market conditions and trends in Los Angeles County. - [San Diego Housing Market](https://socalhomebuyers.com/san-diego-housing-market/): Current market conditions and trends in San Diego County.