Question 1

Do I need to evict the tenant before selling?

Accepted Answer

Usually no — we prefer the tenant stays. We take over the lease and security deposit at closing.

Question 2

What about month-to-month tenants?

Accepted Answer

Same idea — we take over the tenancy. We may keep them or transition them out post-close, but it's no longer your problem at that point.

Question 3

Will the tenant find out the property is for sale?

Accepted Answer

Typically we need to view the unit before closing, and the tenant must be notified per the lease and state law. We coordinate to minimize disruption.

Question 4

Who actually handles the closing when I sell in California?

Accepted Answer

California sales close through escrow companies; a clean cash escrow commonly runs two weeks or less.

California’s documentary transfer tax is $1.10 per $1,000 at the county level, and a number of cities charge their own on top.

Question 5

Someone is living in the house — a tenant or family member. Can I still sell?

Accepted Answer

Usually yes. We buy tenant-occupied houses and take over the lease at closing. If a family member is living there, we work out the timing with you — including short post-closing occupancy where needed.

Sell your tenant-occupied Bakersfield house for cash — we buy direct

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