“I wish more things in life would be this pleasant.”
How We Make Selling Your House When Downsizing Simple
Step 1: Contact Us
Provide details about your inherited property online or by phone.
Step 2: Get a Cash Offer
We’ll assess your home and provide you with a fair, no-obligation cash offer.
Step 3: Close on Your Schedule
If you accept the offer, choose a closing date that works best for you and get paid quickly.
How We Make Downsizing Your House Simple
Downsizing your home should feel like freedom — not stress. We buy houses directly from California homeowners looking to simplify their lifestyle or reduce their expenses.
No Repairs Needed
Selling a larger home that needs work? We buy as-is, whether it’s outdated, worn, or needs upgrades.
Skip the Cleanup
Don’t worry about junk, furniture, or belongings left behind. We’ll take care of everything after closing.
Close on Your Schedule
You choose the closing date. Move when you’re ready — we’ll work around your timeline.
Sell Without Agents
Avoid listing, open houses, and fees. We buy your house directly and pay you in cash.
Reduce Monthly Costs
Utility bills, taxes, and maintenance go up with bigger homes. We help you cut those costs fast.
Get a Clean Break
Downsizing is a fresh start. We’ll help you leave the hassle behind and move on with cash in hand.
Why Homeowners Sell their House to Us When Downsizing
Downsizing isn’t always simple — but we make it painless. Here’s how we help:
You’re Retiring
Ready to simplify your life and cash out equity? We make it easy to sell your house and move on.
You’re Moving Into Assisted Living
If you’re helping a parent or planning ahead, we can close quickly with minimal disruption.
The House Is Too Big
Empty nest? Too much space? We’ll help you downsize quickly without showings or agent hassle.
You Want Less Stress
No inspections, no walkthroughs, no fees. Just a smooth sale and a smaller footprint.
It’s Too Much to Maintain
Yard work, cleaning, repairs — big homes take time and money. Sell to us and skip the burden.
You Want Cash to Reinvest
Whether it’s a condo, RV, or retirement plan — use the cash from your home to fund your next move.
Real Sellers. Real Results.
Rated 4.7 ★★★★★ by 55+ homeowners across Google, Yelp, and Facebook.
We’ve helped hundreds of California homeowners sell without stress, including those looking to downsize. Here’s what sellers are saying:
“Thank you for the most pleasant & professional real estate transaction I’ve experienced in a long long time… Super job to you all!”
Marilyn M.
“The selling of our home went very smoothly… You gave us a great bid making it easier to decide on which buyer to go with.”
Richard N.
“Thank you all for the help and professional work that you all have done for me to sell my home so quickly. It was a pleasure.”
Joyce S.
How We Compare to Listing With an Agent
We’re not a listing service or a nationwide chain. We’re a small, local team that buys houses directly so you can downsize with ease — no agents, no fees, no middlemen.
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SoCal Home Buyers |
Realtor | |
|---|---|---|
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Timeline |
7–21 days or your choice |
60–90+ days |
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Prep & Repairs |
None — sell as-is |
Usually required |
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Commissions & Fees |
$0 — no fees ever |
5–6% + closing costs |
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Certainty of Closing |
High — we pay cash |
Low (buyer fallout risk) |
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Move Out Flexibility |
Stay after close if needed |
Limited |
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Local, Personal Help |
Doug, Andrea & trusted team |
Hit or Miss |
Meet Your Local Inherited Home Buyers
We’re a small, experienced California team that buys houses from real people — not big corporations. We’ve helped hundreds of sellers downsize with less stress and more control.
Doug Van Soest
CO-FOUNDER
Doug became a Certified Real Estate Appraiser in California in 2003. He currently has 10+ years of full time experience in Real Estate Sales, loans, and valuations.
Andrea Van Soest
CO-FOUNDER
Andrea has been a licensed California Realtor since 2006. She currently has over 8 years experience buying houses. She is also responsible for the design of our rehabs.
Angel N.
SALES MANAGER
Angel is the first point of contact and always goes the extra mile to make sure that all your questions are answered and a solution is found to your situation.
Gavino G.
LEAD INSPECTOR
Gavino has 15+ years in Real Estate. He is always looking for the best possible solution for our sellers & goes above and beyond to ensure your total satisfaction when we make an offer.
Cyndi H.
TRANSACTION COORDINATOR
Cyndi has been a California Licensed Realtor since 1990. She keeps a positive attitude and creates a warm atmosphere for our clients. Cyndi goes above and beyond to help sellers coordinate a smooth & painless transaction.
FAQs About Selling a House While Downsizing in California
Have questions about downsizing your home and selling for cash? These answers will help you understand the process, even if you’ve never sold before.
Sell Your California House Fast and Downsize Without Stress
Ready to simplify your life and move into something smaller? We’ll buy your house as-is, pay cash, and close on your terms.
Call (951) 331-3844 or click below to get started.