How It Works
How to Sell My House for Cash in San Francisco
We help San Francisco homeowners explore a direct sale without preparing the house for the market. You'll see what happens at each stage, what the buyer needs and which decisions stay with you. Call or send the short form to begin.
Start With a Call or the Short Form
Call us or send the short form to tell us which house you want to sell. The form asks for your property address, phone and email, with a consent checkbox. A virtual assistant answers calls, which are recorded, and takes your name, phone number and property address.
We pass your request to our local buyer, who follows up about the property. There's no need to prepare a sales presentation before contacting us.
Talk With the Buyer About the House
Our local buyer contacts you to discuss the property and arrange a review in person or by video. Explain the house's condition, how it's being used and any repairs you know about. You can also discuss access and what you need from the sale. This review gives the buyer a picture of the property as it stands; you don't have to renovate or stage rooms for it.
Review the Cash Offer and Ask Questions
You receive a no-obligation cash offer from the buyer and decide whether it suits your plans. Ask about the purchase terms, responsibilities and anything you don't understand. Put questions about belongings or the closing arrangements on the table before accepting. We encourage you to read the written terms carefully and have an attorney explain any contract language you need help understanding.
Let the Closing Professional Handle the Paperwork
If you accept and both sides sign the purchase agreement, an escrow officer, usually at a title company, handles the paperwork for closing through escrow. That professional reviews title matters and explains which documents are needed for the transfer. Respond to requests for information and ask about anything that could affect completion. For a direct sale, review the written explanation of closing costs and responsibilities before you sign.
Agree on the Date and What Stays
You close on a date you choose with the buyer, once the title work is done. Discuss your move and access arrangements so the written agreement reflects the handover you expect. If you want to leave unwanted items behind, get the buyer's agreement before closing. The closing professional handles the transfer between you and the buyer, and you complete the sale under the terms you accepted.
What You Can Skip and What You Decide
Skip the Repairs
Sell the house in its current condition. You don't need to hire contractors or finish unfinished projects before our local buyer reviews it.
Leave Cleaning Aside
You can skip cleaning and staging for the sale. Discuss belongings with the buyer and agree on any items you want to leave.
No Public Showings
Avoid open houses and repeated visitor appointments. You arrange the property's review directly with our local buyer instead of preparing for public viewings.
Decide for Yourself
Receiving a cash offer leaves the decision with you. Ask questions, consider the written terms and choose whether to accept the buyer's proposal.
Choose Your Date
Pick the closing date with the buyer, once the title work is done. Use that conversation to coordinate your plans for moving and handover.
How the Buyer Works Out the Cash Offer
Our local buyer considers the house's condition, required repairs, recent nearby sales and the costs of holding and reselling the property. The cash offer process starts with understanding what the buyer would take on after the purchase. Describe known problems and unfinished work so the review reflects the house you're selling.
Condition includes more than appearance. An updated room, an unfinished project and a repair you've put off can all be part of the discussion. Recent sales help the buyer assess the local market, while expected work and ownership costs shape the purchase decision. Ask the buyer to explain how those considerations apply to your property.
A cash offer is usually below what a fully repaired house might bring on the open market; the trade is speed, certainty and no repairs. Review the complete proposal, including responsibilities and closing arrangements, rather than considering the amount alone. Our cash sale and listing comparison explains the differences you can weigh before choosing your route.
Situations
Inherited house or probate
For families handling an inherited home, an as-is cash sale removes repairs and cleanout from the selling plan.
See detailsSelling during a divorce
For separating owners, a direct cash sale avoids shared repair projects and showings while attorneys address the legal decisions.
See detailsRelocating or moving away
For homeowners moving away, an as-is cash sale reduces listing tasks and lets you discuss closing around your move.
See detailsTired landlord or rental with tenants
For owners ready to leave rental management, a cash sale can include existing tenants and avoid listing preparation and repairs.
See detailsHouse needs repairs (sell as-is)
For owners facing unfinished projects or major damage, an as-is cash sale removes repairs and cleaning from the sale plan.
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Frequently asked questions
How does selling to a cash buyer work after I contact you?
Our local buyer calls to discuss your property, reviews the house and prepares a cash offer for you to consider. We collect the contact details that start that conversation. If you decide to proceed, you and the buyer agree to written terms, and the sale closes through escrow, usually handled by a title company's escrow officer.
What do I need to request a cash offer?
Use the short form to send your property address, phone and email, along with your consent to be contacted. If you call, the recorded call is answered by a virtual assistant who takes your name, phone and property address. The buyer then contacts you for the conversation about the house.
Do I need to clean or repair the house before the review?
You don't need to clean or repair the house before our local buyer reviews it. Describe the condition accurately and point out known issues during the conversation. The buyer considers the property as it stands, so there's no need to stage rooms or finish a project to request an offer.
Can I choose when the cash sale closes?
You choose a closing date with the buyer, once the title work is done. Bring up your preferred handover arrangements while discussing the written agreement. The escrow officer can explain the paperwork needed, and you can coordinate the date with the buyer around your plans.
Start With the House You Have
Call or send the short form to tell us about your house. We'll connect you with our local buyer for a no-obligation cash offer you can review and discuss.