How do I sell my house in California

Sell Your House Fast in, CA in Just Three Simple Steps

Selling a house doesn’t need to drag on for months. If you’re ready to sell your home in California, Fast Home Buyer California‘s process makes it fast, direct, and stress free. We’ve streamlined everything so you can close in days, not months.

Learn how our home buying process works below. You’ll know exactly what to expect at every step.

1

Submit Your Property Information

Fill out our quick form to tell us about your property in California. Whether it’s inherited, vacant, needs repairs, or you’re dealing with foreclosure, we buy houses in any condition and in any location throughout California.

Once we have your details, our team of cash buyers will begin a fast, fair evaluation. There are no listings, walkthroughs, or delays.

2

Get a Fair Offer Within 24 Hours

After evaluating your property, we’ll present you with a fair all-cash offer. There are no agent fees, no closing costs, and no cleanup needed. You don’t have to lift a finger.

The offer is tailored to your situation and based on local market data. You can feel confident knowing it reflects the true value of your home. No need for deceit or games. Just a straight-up offer you can count on.

3

You Choose the Closing Date

Need to sell fast? Prefer to wait a few weeks? It’s completely up to you.

We work on your timeline. Once you accept our offer, Fast Home Buyer California will handle all the paperwork and coordinate closing. Most sellers choose to close in as little as 7 days. We’ll work with a local title company to make sure everything is handled smoothly and securely.

How We Determine Your Cash Offer

We buy houses based on cash offers that are fair and transparent calculations, ensuring you get the best possible deal.

[Your Offer] = [After Repair Value] – [Renovation Costs] – [Transaction Fees] – [Our Margin]

After Repair Value (ARV)

This is the estimated market value of your home after necessary repairs and renovations. We determine this by analyzing recent comparable sales in your area.

Renovation Costs

We estimate the cost of updates or repairs needed to bring the property up to standard. You don’t need to do any of this yourself-we handle it after purchase.

Transaction Fees

We cover all typical closing costs, title work, and other related expenses, so you won’t pay out of pocket.

Our Margin

This ensures we can continue purchasing properties and maintaining our business, while still offering a fair deal.

How to Sell a House Fast in California: A Real-Life Case Study

Walkthrough and Assessment

We begin the process by scheduling a walkthrough of your property. During this visit, we bring along our trusted contractor to evaluate the home and provide a precise estimate of the repair costs needed to renovate it.

For instance, take your kitchen in its current state: it may be functional, but could benefit from updates to compete effectively with other homes on the market.

Determine Needed Updates

Next, we’ll compare your home to similar houses in your neighborhood to determine its potential market value. For example, consider your neighbor’s house across the street:

They renovated their 70’s kitchen with new cabinets and quartz countertops.

Additionally, they invested in a new roof, updated siding, and modern flooring.

Here’s what their kitchen looks like now:
Thanks to these improvements, their home sold for $300K, showcasing the value of strategic updates.

How We Determine a Fair Cash Offer For Your House

After the walkthrough, we calculate the cost of essential repairs needed to bring your home to its after-repaired market value. For instance, if renovations are estimated at $70K, this figure is factored into determining your home’s post-renovation value.

Here’s what happens next:

Due Diligence: We carefully review the contractor’s repair estimate and perform additional research to ensure the numbers are accurate.
Transparent Offer: Within 24 hours, we’ll provide you with a fair and competitive cash offer based on your home’s current condition and its potential value after renovations.

This means you won’t need to spend a dime on repairs or worry about finding contractors, we handle everything for you.

Our contractor provides us with a detailed and accurate estimate for the Cost of Repairs (COR). The more precise these numbers are, the higher your cash offer can potentially be.

We carefully review the contractor’s estimate and conduct our own due diligence to ensure every detail is accounted for. This allows us to present you with a fair, honest, and transparent cash offer within 24 hours.

For example, if our contractor estimates the repairs at $70K, we use this figure as part of our calculation to determine your home’s true value and offer you the best possible deal.

Now We Are Ready To Make You An Offer!

Here are the numbers:

As-Is Value

$190k

ARV (After Repair Value)

$300k

COR (Cost Of Repairs)

$70k

Our Selling Cost

10% x $300k = $30k

Let’s say Our Profit For This Purchase

$45k

[Your Offer] = [After Repair Value] – [Renovation Costs] – [Transaction Fees] – [Our Margin]

Your Offer = $300k – $70k – $30k – $45k = $155k

Your Offer = $155k

That’s almost $5,000 more than what you would net if you had listed it as-is on the market with a real estate agent. Remember, after accounting for agent fees and closing costs, you would only walk away with $171,000.

Analyzing Your Offer:

Imagine your house is valued at $190,000 as-is. This means if you listed it with an agent, you might sell it for that price without making any repairs.

However, after deducting approximately 10% in agent fees and closing costs- about $19,000-your actual take-home amount would likely be closer to $171,000. Additionally, this process could take 30-60 days or more from the time your house hits the market, and there’s no guarantee it will sell at that price-or sell at all.

Here’s where you have two clear options:

Option 1: Sell your house quickly for a guaranteed cash offer of $155,000 and close in as little as 10-30 days.
Option 2: List it on the market, aim for $190,000, and hope to walk away with $171,000-assuming financing doesn’t fall through and there are no delays in closing.

But what if the cost of repairs (COR) came in much lower than expected? For example, instead of $70,000, let’s say it’s only $50,000. Suddenly, the equation becomes far more compelling.

As-Is Value

$190k

ARV (After Repair Value)

$300k

COR (Cost Of Repairs)

$50k

Our Selling Cost

10% x $300k = $30k

Let’s say Our Profit For This Purchase

$45k

[Your Offer] = [ARV] – [COR] – [Our Selling Costs] – [Our Minimum Profit]

Your Offer = $300k – $50k – $30k – $45k = $175k

Your Offer = $175k

That’s almost $5,000 more than what you would net if you had listed it as-is on the market with a real estate agent. Remember, after accounting for agent fees and closing costs, you would only walk away with $171,000.

Tons of Real Customer Testimonials from California Sellers Like You

Hear what these clients had to say about working with our team:

“No repairs, no agent fees, just cash in my hands.”

The house was outdated and needed work. Fast Home Buyer California bought it as-is and saved me the stress of renovations or showings.

Greg W.

California

“They actually care about the people they work with.”

I’ve sold homes before, but this was different. They communicated every step of the way and made sure I was comfortable with the process.

Naomi L.

California
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Homeowners in California Choose Fast Home Buyer California

We’ve bought hundreds of houses across California and earned the confidence of local homeowners who needed a better solution than listing with an agent.

Ready to sell your house fast? Whether it’s an inherited house or facing foreclosure, you can still sell as-is.

Common Questions About Selling to Fast Home Buyer California

What types of properties do you purchase?

We buy single-family homes, multifamily properties, commercial buildings, and vacant land. No matter the type or condition, we’re interested.

Do I need to make any repairs before selling?

No. You don’t have to fix or upgrade anything. We buy properties as-is, and we handle any improvements after closing.

Can I sell my house if it's in probate?

Yes. We have experience working with probate properties and can handle the necessary steps to complete the sale.

Is it possible to sell a property with existing tenants?

Yes, we can purchase tenant-occupied properties. We’ll discuss your specific situation to find the best way forward.

Have More Questions? Contact Us

Learn More About the Home-Selling Process

Still wondering if a cash offer is right for you? Contact Fast Home Buyer California today by filling out the form to explore your options.

When you’re ready to take the first step, we’re here to make it simple.