How it works — Alameda County, California
From first call to closing,
here’s what happens.
A direct sale has fewer moving parts than a listing: no showings, no buyer’s loan, no repair negotiations. Here are the three steps, and the math behind our offers.
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The process
Three simple steps, start to finish.
Tell us about the house
Enter the address and answer a few quick questions about its condition, your timeline and the mortgage, or call and talk it through. It takes about a minute.
Get a written cash offer
We look at the house and recent sales nearby, sometimes with photos or a short visit, and send a written offer, usually within 24 hours. We walk you through the number, and there’s no obligation.
Close on your date
If the offer works for you, we sign a simple purchase agreement and a title company handles the payoffs and paperwork. Close in as little as 3 days once title is clear, or later if you need time to move. Take what you want and leave the rest.
How we price an offer
The math, in plain sight.
Every investor’s offer starts from the same place: what the house would likely sell for after repairs, based on recent sales of similar homes nearby. From there we subtract the cost of the repairs it needs, the costs of owning and reselling it (taxes, insurance, financing, closing and sales costs) and room for a profit.
That’s why an as-is cash offer is usually below what the same house would bring fixed up and listed with an agent. In exchange, you skip the repairs, commissions, showings and months of waiting, and there’s no buyer’s loan that can fall through.
Compare before you decide
We’ll show you how we got to our number. Put it next to what an agent thinks the house would sell for, minus commissions, repairs, holding costs and time, and choose whatever leaves you better off. If listing makes more sense for you, that’s a fine answer.
Buying directly, or assigning
We’re real estate investors, not licensed agents or brokers, and we don’t list homes. Sometimes we buy a property ourselves; sometimes we assign our purchase contract to another investor buyer who closes on the same terms. Either way, we’ll tell you how the deal is structured before you sign.
Why sell to us
A direct cash sale vs. listing with an agent
| Feature | EZ Home Offer | Listing with an agent |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions & fees | None | Often around 5% of the price |
| Repairs & cleaning | None, sell as-is | Often required |
| Showings & open houses | None | Many |
| Time to close | As little as 3 days | Often 60–90+ days |
| Closing date | You choose | Buyer’s schedule |
| Financing fall-through | Low risk, cash offer | Common |
Common questions
Straight answers.
How do you determine your offer?
We look at the property’s condition, the repairs it needs, and recent comparable sales nearby. We walk you through how we got to the number, with no pressure to accept.
Are there any fees or commissions?
No. You won’t pay agent commissions or pay us any fees. We cover typical closing costs, so the offer you accept is what you can expect to walk away with, minus any existing liens or mortgage payoff.
Do I have to make repairs or clean?
No. Sell the house exactly as it is. Take what you want and leave the rest.
How fast can you close?
As fast as 3 days for the right property, once title is clear. If you need more time, we can close weeks or months out, whatever works for you.
Am I obligated to accept the offer?
Not at all. Our offers are free and there’s never any obligation.
Are you real estate agents?
No. We’re real estate investors, not licensed agents or brokers, and we don’t list homes. We may buy your property directly or assign our purchase contract to another investor buyer. We’ll always tell you exactly how the deal is structured.
The direct line