Cash home buyers in California

Sell your house fast for cash in California

We buy houses for cash all over California, from Los Angeles, San Diego and the Bay Area to Sacramento, Fresno and the Inland Empire. Sell as-is, with unpermitted additions, deferred maintenance or tenants in place, and skip months of prep and escrow fallout.

  • Cash offer within 24 hours for homes
  • Close in as little as 7 days
  • No repairs, commissions or showings
  • We buy across California, not just in Los Angeles

Updated October 1, 2026

Get your California cash offer

Step 1 of 2: about the property

Homes get an offer within 24 hours; land and commercial property within 72.

A ballpark is fine. It helps us tell you quickly whether we can get close.

No obligation. Takes about two minutes.

Cash offer
Within 24 hours for homes; 72 hours for land and commercial property
Closing
In as little as 7 days for homes and 10 days for other property, or on your date
Condition
As-is. No repairs, cleaning, staging or showings
Cost to you
No commissions or fees; we cover standard closing costs
Where
Anywhere in California, from Los Angeles and San Diego to small towns and rural land

Where we buy in California

We buy houses in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose and across California

Whether your property is in Los Angeles or a small town hours from the nearest metro, the process and the timeline are the same: a written offer first, then a closing date you choose.

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • San Diego, CA
  • San Jose, CA
  • Sacramento, CA
  • Fresno, CA
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Riverside, CA
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • Plus suburbs, small towns and rural property statewide

Local know-how

Selling a house in California: what to know

California prices mean even routine repairs run into the tens of thousands of dollars, and the paperwork is heavier than in most states: the Transfer Disclosure Statement, natural hazard disclosures, and in some cities extra requirements such as sewer lateral or retrofit certificates. A buyer who takes the property as-is removes most of the prep work and the renegotiation that usually follows an inspection.

Insurance has become a selling issue too. In wildfire-prone areas many owners have been non-renewed and moved to the state's FAIR Plan, which can complicate a financed buyer's closing. A cash purchase doesn't depend on a lender's insurance requirements.

  • Unpermitted work

    Garage conversions, ADUs and additions built without permits are common and can stall a financed sale. We buy with them in place and factor in what it takes to legalize or remove them.

  • Fire, flood and fault zones

    Natural hazard disclosures cover fire, flood and earthquake fault zones. A high fire-hazard rating or a FAIR Plan policy doesn't stop a cash closing.

  • Inherited homes and Prop 19

    Since 2021, an inherited home generally keeps the parent's lower tax basis only if a child moves in as their main home. Heirs who won't live there often sell rather than take on a reassessed tax bill.

  • Tenants and local rent rules

    Statewide rent caps and just-cause rules, plus stricter ordinances in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Oakland, shape what happens to tenants. We buy with tenants in place.

How it works

How to sell your California house for cash

Three steps from first contact to closing, wherever the property is in California.

  1. Step 1

    Tell us about the property

    Share the address, the property type and the best way to reach you. It takes about two minutes, and there is no obligation.

  2. Step 2

    Get a written cash offer

    We look at the property and recent sales nearby, then send a fair cash offer: within 24 hours for homes and 72 hours for land and commercial property.

  3. Step 3

    Close when you're ready

    Pick the closing date. We close through a licensed title company or closing attorney in as little as 7 days for homes (10 for other property), and you are paid at closing.

Start with your address

Compare your options

Cash offer vs. listing your California house

Both can be the right choice. Here is how they differ on the things that usually decide it.

Cash offer from Serden Listing with an agent
Time to an offer 24 hours for homes, 72 hours for other property Weeks or months on the market
Closing As little as 7 days, or on the date you choose Usually 30 to 60 days after an offer is accepted
Repairs and cleaning None. We buy as-is Often expected before listing or after the inspection
Showings and open houses None Many, on the buyer's schedule
Agent commissions None Often 5% to 6% of the price, depending on what you negotiate
Closing costs We cover standard closing costs Seller usually pays a share
Financing risk None. We pay cash A buyer's loan can fall through late
Price A fair cash price that reflects repairs and our risk Potentially higher, before commissions, repairs and months of holding costs

Listing can bring a higher price for a house in move-in condition when you have time to wait. A cash sale is built for speed, certainty and property that needs work. Compare the offer with what you would net after commissions, repairs and months of mortgage, taxes and utilities.

Sell with confidence

How to vet any California cash buyer, including us

Most cash buyers are legitimate, but the industry has its share of lowball bait-and-switch offers and companies that never intended to buy. These checks protect you whoever you sell to.

  1. Get the offer in writing It should show the price, any fees or deductions, who pays which closing costs, and the closing date.
  2. Close with a licensed title company or attorney Look them up yourself. They hold the money and record the deed, so neither side handles the funds directly.
  3. Never pay to get an offer A legitimate buyer doesn't charge an application, inspection or "processing" fee up front.
  4. Ask who is actually buying Some companies sign a contract and then sell it to another investor. Ask whether the company on the contract will be the one closing.
  5. Ask for proof of funds A cash buyer should be able to show the money is available before you take the house off the market.
  6. Compare it with listing Weigh the offer against what you would net after commissions, repairs, closing costs and months of carrying the property.

Any condition, any situation

We buy California houses in any condition

From a dated house in San Diego to an inherited property in San Jose that nobody has lived in for years: you don't have to fix it or clear it out first.

  • Inherited or probate property

    Sell a house you inherited without clearing it out, fixing it up or managing it from far away.

  • Behind on payments

    A quick sale can pay off the loan before a foreclosure finishes and protect what equity is left.

  • Divorce or separation

    A clean cash sale with one closing date makes it simpler to divide the proceeds and move on.

  • Relocating

    Moving for work or family? Close before you go, or after, without carrying two housing payments.

  • Tired landlord

    Sell a rental with tenants in place, overdue repairs or a lease that still has months to run.

  • Major repairs

    Fire, water, foundation, roof or mold damage: we price the work in so you don't have to do it.

  • Downsizing or retiring

    Sell the family home on your schedule and leave behind anything you don't want to move.

  • Liens, back taxes or code violations

    Liens and unpaid taxes are paid from the sale at closing, and open violations become our problem.

Questions and answers

Questions about selling a house in California

How fast can I sell my house for cash in California?

Request an offer and we send a written cash offer for a California home within 24 hours (72 hours for land and commercial property). Once you accept and the title is clear, most homes close in as little as 7 days. If you need longer, you choose the date.

Can I sell my California house with unpermitted additions?

Yes. We see unpermitted garage conversions, patio enclosures, ADUs and bathrooms all the time. Tell us what was done and roughly when, and the offer reflects the cost of permitting, fixing or removing the work. You don't need to legalize it first.

Do I still have to make disclosures if I sell my California house as-is?

Generally, yes. Selling as-is limits repairs, not honesty: most sellers still complete the Transfer Disclosure Statement and natural hazard disclosures, although some estate and trust sales are exempt from the TDS. Your escrow officer or a real estate attorney can confirm which forms apply.

Can I sell my California house if I'm facing foreclosure?

Usually, yes, until the foreclosure sale. Most California foreclosures happen outside court under the mortgage's power-of-sale clause, so the time between the first notice and the sale can be short. The sooner you act, the more options you have. Selling for cash can pay off the loan and stop the foreclosure. A HUD-approved housing counselor (free or low cost) or a local real estate attorney can walk you through every option.

Do you buy houses in Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose and smaller California towns?

Yes. We buy in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, San Francisco, Riverside and Bakersfield, and in suburbs, small towns and rural areas across California. Location affects the offer, not whether we make one.

What does it cost to sell my California house to Serden?

Nothing out of pocket. There are no commissions or fees, and we cover the standard closing costs. Any mortgage, liens or unpaid property taxes are paid from the sale at closing, and the rest is yours.

Selling near the state line?

We also buy in states near California

Somewhere else?

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Get your California cash offer

Tell us about the property and get a written, no-obligation offer. California homes hear back within 24 hours.

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