We buy houses in California
We buy houses in California for cash, in any condition, anywhere in the state. No agent commissions, no repairs before you sell, and no showings. Market figures below are current as of July 2026.
The typical home in California is worth around $774,000, above the national typical value of $372,000, and has been broadly flat over the past year. That figure covers the whole market, so a house needing significant work sits well below it and a renovated one sits above.
The California market right now
- Typical home value
- $774,000
- Days to go under contract
- 45 days
- Listings cutting their price
- 23.6%
- Compared to nationally
- 108% higher
0.0% over the past year
+2% vs. a year ago
-1.8% vs. a year ago
National typical value is $372,000
California housing figures as of July 2026. Source: Zillow Research (typical home value, mean days to pending, and share of listings with a price cut). These are market-wide figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
What this means if you are selling
Houses here take about 45 days on average to go under contract, roughly in line with the national figure of 51 days. Bear in mind that clock starts when a buyer appears, and only ends at contract, not at closing. Add the 30 to 60 days a mortgage-backed buyer then needs to actually fund, and a conventional sale in California realistically runs a few months from listing to money in your account.
About 23.6% of listings in California have cut their asking price, close to the national share of 25.6%. That is a fairly normal amount of repricing and suggests neither side has a decisive advantage right now.
At roughly $774,000, California is a high-value market, and that changes the arithmetic in a specific way: a percentage-based commission is a much larger number here. Five to six percent of a $774,000 sale is real money, and it is the single biggest line a cash sale removes. Renovation costs, on the other hand, do not scale with the price of the house, so a property needing significant work in an expensive market is exactly where the gap between the two routes narrows most. Values have been broadly flat over the past year, so there is no particular advantage to either rushing or waiting on market movement alone.
How to think about it here
California sits close to the national average on both speed and repricing, which means neither route is obviously right. It comes down to your house and your situation. If it is in good condition and you can wait a few months, listing will usually net more. If it needs real work, is occupied, or you are working to a date you cannot move, the certainty is worth more than the difference.
Metro areas we cover in California
Each has its own page with local figures. We also buy in the smaller towns between them.
Common reasons people sell to us in California
Facing foreclosure
There is usually more time and more equity left than lenders make it feel like.
Inherited a property
Often shared between siblings, full of belongings, and costing money every month.
House needs major repairs
Roof, foundation, mold, or a renovation somebody started and never finished.
Tired of being a landlord
Tenants in place, mid-lease, or one who has stopped paying entirely.
Divorce or separation
One clear number and a firm date, so both parties can move on.
Vacant or unwanted house
Empty houses deteriorate faster and cost more to insure than people expect.
Relocating for work
A start date that will not move and a house that has not sold yet.
Behind on mortgage payments
Missed payments are not the same as losing the house or the equity.
Back taxes or liens
Liens get paid from the proceeds at closing. They do not block a sale.
Selling a house in California
- Do you buy houses anywhere in California?
- Yes, across the whole state, not only the largest metros. If your town is small or rural, send us the address anyway and we will tell you plainly whether we can make an offer on it.
- How fast can you close on a house in California?
- Usually about one to three weeks once title is clear. Closing procedure varies by state, and some use attorneys where others use title companies, which can shift the timeline by a few days. If you need a later date instead, that is equally fine.
- What does the typical house in California sell for?
- The typical home in California is worth around $773,735 as of July 2026, according to Zillow Research. That is a market-wide figure covering every condition, so it is a starting point for context rather than an estimate of your house.
- Do I pay any commission or closing costs?
- No commission, because we are the buyer rather than an agent. We also cover the standard closing costs. Property taxes are prorated to the closing date as normal, and any liens or loan payoffs come out of the proceeds.
Get a cash offer on your California house
It takes about two minutes, there is no obligation, and there is never a fee. If we are not the right answer for your situation, we will tell you that too.