Sometimes you need money within weeks: a job in another state, medical bills, business debt, or a new house bought before the old one sold. Selling with an agent often takes 2–4 months. A cash sale is usually done in 2–3 weeks.
Before you sell, look at the alternatives
Honestly, so you choose well:
| Option | Fits when | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Borrow against the house (HELOC, cash-out refinance) | You want to keep the house, have good credit and income | Takes weeks and raises your monthly payment |
| Sell with an agent | House is in good shape and you have 2–4 months | Usually brings the highest price |
| Cash sale | You need cash quickly, the house needs work, or you want certainty | Lower than market price, in exchange for speed and no repairs |
How long until you have the money?
- As fast as about 7–10 days if the title is clean, no liens, and the owners can sign right away
- Usually 2–3 weeks
- Longer with probate, trusts, several owners, or liens to resolve
Behind on property tax?
In California, unpaid property tax carries penalties that keep growing each month once the property is in default. After 5 years, the county can sell the house at auction. Back taxes are paid directly from the sale proceeds at closing.
How we help
- A walkthrough within 1–2 days of your call
- A written offer within 24 hours of the walkthrough
- The earliest closing date the title allows
- Mortgage, back taxes, and liens paid right in escrow
- Moving out first? We clear whatever is left
Questions
Will you advance me money?
Sale proceeds only reach you through escrow on closing day. We pick the earliest possible closing date so you have the money fast.
I am in another state. Can I still sell?
Yes. We walk the house with someone you trust or by video call. Documents are signed with a mobile notary wherever you are.
The house still has furniture and I have already moved. What now?
Leave it. We clear it after escrow closes.