Question 1

The house has been empty for years — is it still sellable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We routinely buy properties that have been empty for years. The pricing reflects the condition, but the offer is real.

Question 2

Do I need to clean it out first?

Accepted Answer

No. We take it exactly as it sits — including any leftover personal property.

Question 3

What about utilities — do I need to keep them on?

Accepted Answer

Helpful for inspection but not required. We can typically work around shut-off utilities by inspecting in daylight.

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

How do you come up with the number for my Bakersfield house?

Accepted Answer

We start from what the house would be worth fixed up in its Bakersfield submarket, then subtract the realistic cost of getting it there plus our margin. It's a lower price than a fixed-up retail sale — in exchange you skip the repairs, commissions, showings, and months of waiting. We'll walk you through the math on your specific house.

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