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 cover August 2026 and were last refreshed on September 17, 2026.
The typical home in California is worth around $764,000, above the national typical value of $369,000. That value has been broadly flat over the past year. It is a market-wide figure. A house that needs major work sits well below it, and a renovated one sits above.
The California market right now
- Typical home value
- $764,000
- Days to go under contract
- 47 days
- Listings cutting their price
- 24.3%
- Compared to nationally
- 107% higher
- Homes for sale
- 96,604
- New listings a month
- 28,364
- Sales closing below asking
- 43.1%
+0.4% over the past year
-2% vs. a year ago
-1.0% vs. a year ago
National typical value is $369,000
-5% vs. a year ago
-0% vs. a year ago
Nationally 50.0%
California housing figures for August 2026, except the share closing below asking, which Zillow publishes a month behind and covers July 2026. Last refreshed September 17, 2026. Source: Zillow Research. These are market-wide figures, not a valuation of any individual property.
What this means if you are selling
Houses here take about 47 days on average to go under contract. That is roughly in line with the national figure of 53 days. Keep in mind that clock stops at contract, not at closing. A buyer with a mortgage then needs another 30 to 60 days to fund. So a normal sale in California realistically takes a few months from listing to money in your account.
About 24.3% of listings in California have cut their asking price, close to the national share of 26.4%. That is a normal amount of repricing. Neither buyers nor sellers have a clear edge right now.
About 43.1% of homes that sold in California closed below their asking price. That is below the national share of 50.0%, so sellers here hold their asking price more often than most. This is different from the price cut figure above. That one counts sellers who lowered the price before a buyer showed up. This one counts sellers who took less than the asking price in the final deal. A house can avoid the first and still end up in the second.
There are about 96,604 homes for sale in California right now, and roughly 28,364 new listings in a typical month. That is about 5% fewer houses for sale than a year ago, so a house in good shape faces less competition than it did.
At roughly $764,000, California is a high-value market, and that changes the math. A percentage commission is a much bigger number here. Five to six percent of a $764,000 sale is real money, and it is the biggest cost a cash sale removes. Repair costs do not rise with the price of the house, though. So in an expensive market, a house that needs major work is where the gap between the two options narrows most. Values have been broadly flat over the past year, so market movement alone gives no reason to rush or to wait.
How to think about it here
California sits close to the national average on both speed and price cuts, so neither route is clearly right. It comes down to your house and your situation. If the house is in good shape and you can wait a few months, listing will usually net more. If it needs real work, has people living in it, or you face a date you cannot move, 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 and the number you need. We will tell you plainly whether we can work with it.
- How fast can you close on a house in California?
- Usually about one to three weeks once title is clear. Closing steps vary by state. Some use attorneys and others use title companies, which can shift the timeline by a few days. If you need a later date, that is fine too.
- What does the typical house in California sell for?
- The typical home in California is worth around $764,158 as of August 2026, according to Zillow Research. That figure covers every condition, so use it as context, not an estimate of your house.
- Do I pay any commission or closing costs?
- No commission, because we are the buyer, not an agent. We also cover the standard closing costs. Property taxes are prorated to the closing date as usual, and any liens or loan payoffs come out of the sale money.
Tell us what you need for your California house
You do not need a number ready, or photos, or a plan. Want to know your real options, even the ones that do not involve us? Call and ask.
Sabrina usually picks up. (615) 576-8827