How selling your house for cash works
Selling directly to Genuine Home Offer starts with the property address, not a long intake call. Here is exactly how a Southern California cash sale works, from the first review to the day you get paid.
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From your address to cash, step by step
Four clear steps, no pressure at any point. You see the offer and the timeline, then decide whether a direct sale is the right move.
- 1
Share the property address
Start with the address. There is no long intake call and no credit check. We review the property, the neighborhood, recent nearby sales, and basic public records to understand the house.
- 2
Get a fair cash offer, often within about 24 hours
We look at the home as-is and explain how the number was reached: the condition, comparable sales nearby, the repairs we expect to take on, and the closing costs we cover. There are no agent commissions or fees.
- 3
The offer you accept is the offer you close on
When you accept, the number holds. There are no last-minute price cuts after a walkthrough and no surprise deductions at the closing table. We open escrow and coordinate the title work.
- 4
Pick your closing date and get paid
Close in as little as 7 days once the title is ready, or choose a later date that fits your move. We cover standard closing costs, and you collect your proceeds.
How we reach your cash offer
A fair offer is built from a few honest inputs, and we explain each one in plain terms before you decide.
- Recent comparable sales nearbyWhat similar homes in your neighborhood have actually sold for recently.
- The home's current conditionWhat the house needs as it sits today. You fix nothing before we make an offer.
- Closing costs, which we coverStandard closing costs come out of our side, not your proceeds.
- The timeline you wantA fast close, or a later date that fits your move, tenants, or court timeline.
Your cash offer, in plain terms
No obligation- Agent commission
- $0
- Repairs & cleaning
- $0
- Closing costs
- We cover them
- Showings & open houses
- None
- Time to close
- As few as 7 days
An example of what an offer includes, not a quoted price.
See the direct-sale math before you list.
A normal sale can be the right move. But when the house needs repairs, privacy, speed, or certainty, a direct cash offer gives you something concrete to compare.
Selling to Genuine Home Offer
- Cash offer with no obligation
- Sell as-is without repairs or staging
- Skip showings, open houses, and buyer financing delays
- Choose a fast closing or a date that fits your move
Traditional home sale
- Clean, repair, stage, and keep the house show-ready
- Wait for buyer financing, appraisal, inspection, and contingencies
- Pay commissions, closing costs, and holding costs while you wait
- Renegotiate after inspections or start over with another buyer
| Comparison | Genuine | Flipper | Realtor | iBuyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No closing costs or realtor fees | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| No inspections or repairs | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Offers that won't change | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Days to close | 7 | 30+ | 45 | 30+ |
| Days to get an offer | 1 | 1 | 60+ | 7+ |
| No public showings | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ |
Day counts are general industry ranges for comparison, not measured figures. Genuine Home Offer can close in as little as 7 days once the title is ready, or on a later date you choose.
Requesting an offer does not lock you in. It gives you a number, a timeline, and a clear option to compare.
Get My Cash OfferIs a direct cash sale right for you?
Not always, and we will tell you when it is not. A direct sale trades the highest possible market price for speed and certainty. Here is how to tell which path fits.
A direct cash sale tends to fit when
- You need to sell on a specific timeline, like a move, a foreclosure date, or settling an estate.
- The house needs repairs you would rather not make or pay for.
- You want privacy, with no public listing, no sign in the yard, and no showings.
- The property is vacant, inherited, or has tenants in it.
- Certainty and speed matter more than holding out for the highest possible price.
Listing with an agent may fit better when
- The home is move-in ready, or shows well with only minor work.
- You have time to wait for the right buyer and their financing.
- Getting the highest possible sale price is your top priority.
Either way, requesting an offer is free and carries no obligation. It gives you a real number to compare before you decide.
What protects you, and how to check us out
A direct sale should feel safer than the open market, not riskier. Here is exactly how this works and how to verify us before you share a single detail.
- The number we agree on is the number you sign.
- No last-minute price cuts after a walkthrough, and no surprise deductions at the closing table.
- Requesting an offer never obligates you.
- Review the number, ask anything, and walk away at any point. There is no cost and no pressure to accept.
- There are no upfront fees, ever.
- No application fees and no agent commissions. We cover the standard closing costs, so the offer is what you walk away with.
- You can verify us before sharing anything.
- Our 5.0-star Google rating and BBB A+ accreditation are both public and checkable.
- You reach a real local person.
- We are a local Southern California team, not a national lead reseller. Call (310) 564-7937, open 24 hours.
Common questions about the process
Many sellers get a fair cash offer within about 24 hours of sending their address. Once you accept, closing can happen in as little as 7 days when the title is ready, or on a later date you choose if you need more time.
Many sellers get a fair cash offer within about 24 hours of sending their address. Once you accept, closing can happen in as little as 7 days when the title is ready, or on a later date you choose if you need more time.
No. The number you accept is the number you close on. There are no last-minute price cuts after a walkthrough and no surprise deductions at the closing table.
No. The number you accept is the number you close on. There are no last-minute price cuts after a walkthrough and no surprise deductions at the closing table.
We review the property in its current condition and the offer accounts for any repairs it needs. You do not fix, clean, or stage anything, and you can leave behind whatever you do not want to take.
We review the property in its current condition and the offer accounts for any repairs it needs. You do not fix, clean, or stage anything, and you can leave behind whatever you do not want to take.
The purchase is not tied to a bank loan, so there is no lender appraisal or underwriting to wait on and no financing that can fall through. The funds are handled through a standard escrow and title process.
The purchase is not tied to a bank loan, so there is no lender appraisal or underwriting to wait on and no financing that can fall through. The funds are handled through a standard escrow and title process.
We cover the standard closing costs. There are no agent commissions and no listing or service fees, so the offer you agree on is what the sale is built around.
We cover the standard closing costs. There are no agent commissions and no listing or service fees, so the offer you agree on is what the sale is built around.
No. You can request an offer, see the number, ask questions, and decide whether a direct sale is right for you. Requesting an offer never commits you to selling.
No. You can request an offer, see the number, ask questions, and decide whether a direct sale is right for you. Requesting an offer never commits you to selling.
An agent lists the house and looks for a buyer over weeks or months, usually with repairs, showings, and the risk of financing falling through. We give you a direct cash option you can act on now. A direct sale trades the highest possible market price for speed and certainty.
An agent lists the house and looks for a buyer over weeks or months, usually with repairs, showings, and the risk of financing falling through. We give you a direct cash option you can act on now. A direct sale trades the highest possible market price for speed and certainty.
Verify the company before you request an offer.
We are a local Southern California team, and every review here is a real homeowner you can check on Google. Look up our 5.0 rating and BBB A+ before you share a single detail about your house.
“I won't lie, I was a little skeptical when I received a paper in the mail saying they would buy a property as is. But I decided to give it a shot anyways. My parents left behind a property that required a lot of updates…”
“My uncle was facing foreclosure and it was a very stressful situation for him, but I'm so glad the Genuine Home Offer team was there for us every step of the way.”
“It was hard to do, but they made it easy. They were upfront about the pros and cons for each of my options… I felt confident and supported every step of the way. I would recommend them to everyone selling their house.”
Want the number for your house?
The fastest way to understand your options is to let us review the actual property. No fees, no repairs, no obligation. Prefer to talk first? Call (310) 564-7937.