San Bernardino, California
Sell your house fast in San Bernardino.
Ready to sell, but not ready to replace the roof or take on another project? We buy houses for cash in San Bernardino, including homes that need substantial work.
Tell us what’s going on with the property. We’ll look at the condition, explain our offer, and work out the closing and move-out dates with you.
No charge to find out. No obligation to sell.
Skip the renovation.We evaluate your home in its current condition.
The work behind the sale
San Bernardino homes we helped sell.
These weren’t identical houses with identical needs. Here’s what had to be considered in three transactions our team helped complete.
Considering their next move
283 E 48th Street
The house needed kitchen, flooring and window updates. The owners were considering a move, weighing the sale proceeds before committing to their next home while coordinating pricing, payoff and move-out through escrow.
Read the E 48th Street record
Repairs from another state
287 E 43rd Street
The owner had moved to Arizona. The San Bernardino rental needed a roof and HVAC replacement, and the occupant’s move had to be coordinated with closing.
See how this sale came together
More than cosmetic work
731 N K Street
This 1918 house needed a new electrical panel and was using a generator for power. The roof, windows, kitchen and bathroom also needed attention.
Read the N K Street recordHistorical prices and closing dates, not estimates for your house. Each property and agreement is different.
Explore all 47 city transactionsBefore you spend on the house
Repair it, list it as-is, or sell for cash?
A direct sale can save you a renovation, but that convenience has a price. Start with the work you can take on and the amount you need to keep.
Prepare & list
A move-in-ready home can appeal to more buyers. Get realistic repair bids and an agent’s net estimate before spending money you expect to recover.
- Budget for repairs and time before listing.
- Allow for showings and buyer inspections.
- Compare the expected net, not just the asking price.
List it as-is
You can ask an agent about marketing the house without renovating. Buyers can still inspect it, negotiate, or encounter financing concerns.
- Discuss which buyers the condition may attract.
- Plan for access while the house is occupied.
- Check how repairs could affect negotiations.
Sell directly to us
Let us evaluate the roof, systems and updates as they stand. Our offer factors in the work, our costs and a buyer margin, so it may be below a listing result.
- No pre-sale renovation required by us.
- No agent commission paid to us.
- Closing and possession agreed in writing.
An illustrative comparisonWhat could that tradeoff look like in dollars?Hypothetical figures, not a property valuation. Repair & list$422,250After example costs* Cash sale$412,500After example costs* View breakdownClose breakdown *Before loan and lien payoffs, taxes on any gain, and other closing charges or credits not shown.
This is a hypothetical example, not a valuation or a prediction for a San Bernardino property.
Repair & list: example
- Sale price
- $505,000
- Repairs
- −$50,000
- Example agent compensation (5%)
- −$25,250
- Carrying costs: 3 × $2,500
- −$7,500
- After these costs
- $422,250
Cash sale: example
- Cash offer
- $415,000
- Seller repairs
- $0
- Commission to us
- $0
- Carrying costs: 1 × $2,500
- −$2,500
- After these costs
- $412,500
The listing comes out $9,750 ahead in this example. A different repair bill, timeline or offer changes the result. Agent compensation is negotiable; 5% is only an assumption here. We cover our standard closing costs, but read the written offer for the actual cost allocation.
Both totals exclude loan and lien payoffs, taxes on any gain, and closing charges or credits not shown. Carrying costs here mean interest, property taxes, insurance and utilities, not mortgage principal. Either route may take more or less time. Ask an agent and escrow for a property-specific net sheet.
A useful head start, whichever route you choose
Check the property details before the price.
An extra room, an old permit or an occupied unit can change the conversation. You don’t have to solve everything before calling, but these records help keep surprises out of the sale.
Confirm who holds the records.
Start with the property’s jurisdiction. A San Bernardino mailing address alone is not a substitute for checking whether the parcel is inside city limits.
City Building & Safety County Building & SafetyCheck additions & open notices.
Gather any permits for a garage conversion, added bedroom or back unit. If there’s a city notice, keep the case number and correspondence with your sale paperwork.
Find the city’s records resources Contact City Code EnforcementSeparate access from move-out.
For an occupied house, bring the lease and explain who lives there. Discuss how we can see the property and when possession could transfer; those are separate arrangements.
Have a California attorney review tenant notices or a vacant-possession promise before you commit to one.
Across San Bernardino, not just one neighborhood.
We consider homes throughout the city, including Verdemont, Northpark, Shandin Hills, Arrowhead, Perris Hill and the Valley College area. Those are examples, not service boundaries.
When we evaluate a home, nearby closed sales, usable space and the actual condition matter more than applying one citywide price to every address.
San Bernardino city · August 2026 snapshot
What is the San Bernardino housing market doing?
- Median sale price
- $499,669
- Up 0.4% year over year
- Median days on market
- 41 days
- 50 days a year earlier
- Homes sold
- 294
- August 2026
- Sale-to-list price
- 100.1%
- August 2026
Source: Redfin’s San Bernardino city market data, checked October 2, 2026. Price and days on market cover the three months ending August; sales count and sale-to-list ratio are August figures. All home types.
The 41-day measure does not include your pre-listing repairs or the entire escrow period. A house with working systems and a house needing a roof should not be compared by the median alone. Start with similar nearby sales, then account for your property’s work and selling costs.
Hear from San Bernardino sellers
A real conversation.
A decision they felt good about.
Rose and Arlene explain what put them at ease when speaking with our team about their San Bernardino home.
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From the first call to the keys
What happens when you ask for an offer?
Tell us what needs sorting out.
Share the address, the major repairs you know about and your timing. If you live out of state, let us know who can provide access. We can discuss a ballpark figure before a visit.
Walk the house. Review the terms.
We assess the condition and put an offer in writing. Review the price, costs, deposit, inspection and cancellation terms, and any assignment clause. Ask us to explain anything that isn’t clear.
Coordinate escrow & your move.
If you accept, escrow coordinates title, payoffs and closing documents. The closing date and possession arrangements belong in the agreement. Title issues or other unresolved items may change the schedule.
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Before you make a commitment
Questions about selling a San Bernardino house
Which closing costs do you cover?
Our direct-purchase offers cover documentary transfer tax, the owner’s title policy, escrow fees for both sides, and recording fees. Mortgage and lien payoffs, tax adjustments, HOA balances and other authorized property-specific deductions can still affect your proceeds. Your signed agreement and final escrow statement determine the actual allocation.
See which closing costs a cash buyer coversDo I need working HVAC or a new roof to get an offer?
No. Tell us what you know about the condition so we can evaluate the work. The E 43rd Street transaction above involved both a roof and HVAC replacement; N K Street needed electrical work as well. The repair scope affects the price, but you do not have to finish that work just to ask us for an offer.
Can I arrange the sale while living outside California?
Yes. Start by telling us who can provide property access and whether anyone lives there. For the E 43rd Street sale, the owner was in Arizona and closing needed to fit the occupant’s move. Escrow can explain the signing arrangements for your location; agree on access and possession before setting the final date.
What if the garage conversion has no permit paperwork?
Let us know what was changed and what records you have. Use the city’s Building & Safety resources above to investigate missing records. We can review a property with unresolved permit questions, but an offer does not legalize the work. Selling as-is does not remove applicable disclosure duties; get advice on what your sale requires.
California DRE disclosure guidanceCan you consider a rental with a tenant still in place?
Yes, we can review occupied rentals. Share the lease, rent details and any existing notices. A buyer’s preferred move-out date is not the same as a lawful right to end a tenancy. Before promising vacancy or serving notice, speak with a California landlord-tenant attorney.
How soon could my San Bernardino sale close?
We discuss the date after reviewing the property and what escrow will need. Our typical direct-sale timeframe is three to five weeks, but that is not a guaranteed deadline. A payoff delay, title issue, probate requirement or possession arrangement can mean more time. If you have a firm deadline, raise it on the first call.
Can I have extra time to move or leave unwanted belongings?
Tell us when you expect to move and what you would prefer to leave behind. We have arranged extra time after closing, including rent-backs, by individual agreement. Any occupancy period, costs, responsibilities and handover date need to be confirmed in writing. Extra time is not automatic, free or unlimited. We’ll also agree on which belongings can remain before you plan the cleanout.
What should I check if the house has a reverse mortgage?
Ask the loan servicer for a current written payoff and any applicable deadline. Compare what remains after that payoff and other selling costs, not only the offer price. The E 48th Street sale involved payoff coordination. For your loan’s requirements, speak with the servicer and a qualified reverse-mortgage counselor or attorney.
What if an estate or trust owns the property?
We can discuss the house, but first establish who has authority to sell it. Have your attorney review the ownership documents, any court orders, and whether notice or approval is needed. The local probate department provides court resources; a cash offer does not replace the estate’s legal process.
San Bernardino Superior Court probate resourcesWhat if a foreclosure deadline is approaching?
Get the current deadline and payoff information from your servicer or trustee before relying on a proposed closing date. Tell any buyer about the deadline immediately. A signed purchase contract alone does not stop an auction. Speak with a HUD-approved housing counselor or California attorney about your options while you evaluate a sale.
Find a housing counselorYour address is the place to start
See what we could offer.
Tell us about your San Bernardino house and the work, move or timing you’re trying to sort out. We’ll help you understand whether our offer could fit.
- The property address and who lives there
- Major repairs or outstanding notices
- Your preferred timeline for closing and moving
You don’t need every answer ready before reaching out.
There’s no fee for an offer and no obligation to accept.
Gavino Galindo, our home inspector, typically responds to new inquiries within 24 hours. That first response is separate from a written offer after the property visit.