The 7-step process at a glance
Total timeline: 7 to 14 days (or longer if you need)
From accepted offer to wire at close, the typical Los Angeles cash sale takes 7 to 14 days. Title clearance is usually the pacing factor — if you have a clean title and no complex lien situations, 7 days is realistic. If you have probate, multiple liens, or an underlying mortgage in default, 10-14 days is more typical.
We also extend timelines when you need more time. The longest close we have run is 90 days. You set the pace.
Detailed step-by-step breakdown
Step 1: Submit your property address
Typical time: 2 minute(s)
Enter your Los Angeles property address on our homepage or call (310) 295-1818. Takes about 2 minutes. We ask a few questions about the propertys condition, occupancy status, and your preferred timeline. No commitment required.
Step 2: We analyze the property
Typical time: 18 hour(s)
Within 24 hours, we pull recent comparable sales within 0.5 miles, estimate the renovation scope (if any), assess title complexity, and run our offer formula: ARV × 0.70 minus repair costs. We typically deliver a written offer within 18-24 hours of initial contact.
Step 3: Receive a written cash offer
Typical time: 24 hour(s)
We email or present a written, no-obligation cash offer with our math shown: the ARV assumption, the repair estimate, and the final number. The offer is free and carries no obligation to accept.
Step 4: Review and decide
Typical time: 3 day(s)
You review with your family, attorney, or CPA. We answer any questions. Typical decision timeline is 1-3 days. There is no pressure from us — we hear back when you are ready.
Step 5: Open escrow
Typical time: 1 day(s)
If you accept, we open escrow with a licensed California title company. You sign a standard purchase agreement. We deposit earnest money within 48 hours.
Step 6: Title search and clearance
Typical time: 5 day(s)
Escrow runs title, identifies any liens (mortgages, tax liens, HOA, judgments), and requests payoff statements. We coordinate directly with all lienholders. Any liens are paid from proceeds at close.
Step 7: Close on your timeline
Typical time: 7 day(s)
Close in as little as 7 days from offer acceptance, or on your preferred date (up to 90 days). You sign closing documents with a mobile notary (in person or remote). Your proceeds wire to your bank account the same day escrow closes.
What you need to have ready
- Property address (that is it — nothing else required to get an offer)
- For closing: photo ID, Social Security number for 1099-S reporting, mortgage payoff info if applicable, and wiring instructions for your bank
- If probate/inherited: death certificate, letters testamentary or trust documents
- If divorce: marital settlement agreement (or we work with your attorney)
- If tenant-occupied: current rent roll and any leases
What a cash offer actually looks like (real example)
Property: Van Nuys 3/2 post-war ranch in original condition.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| After-Repair Value (ARV) based on comps | $765,000 |
| × 0.70 factor (covers our costs + margin) | $535,500 |
| − Estimated repair cost | −$110,000 |
| Written cash offer | $425,500 |
| − Seller closing costs | $0 (we cover) |
| − Agent commissions | $0 (none) |
| Net to seller at close | $425,500 |
Compare to listing with an agent: same property as-is would list around $650,000 given its condition, sell for roughly $620,000 after 60-90 days, require $15,000 in buyer-requested repair credits, 5.5% commission ($34,100), and $8,000 in seller closing costs — netting roughly $562,900 in 90-120 days.
What costs the seller pays (zero to us)
| Item | Traditional Agent Listing | Our Cash Offer |
|---|---|---|
| Agent commissions | 5-6% | $0 |
| Seller closing costs | 1-2% | $0 |
| Inspection repairs | $15K-$40K | $0 |
| Staging | $2K-$10K | $0 |
| Carrying costs during listing | $5K-$15K | $0 |
| Home warranty for buyer | $400-$700 | $0 |
Frequently asked questions about the process
How long does it take to sell a house to a cash buyer in Los Angeles?
7 to 14 days from accepted offer to close is typical. The timeline can extend to 30-90 days if you prefer. From your first inquiry to a written offer is typically 24 hours.
What does a Los Angeles cash home buyer charge?
Nothing. Reputable LA cash buyers charge no fees, no commissions, and no closing costs on the seller side. The written offer is the net number you receive.
How much below market value will a cash buyer offer in Los Angeles?
Typical LA cash offers run 70-80% of After-Repair Value minus estimated repair costs. For a property needing $50,000 in work with $800,000 ARV, expect an offer around $510,000 ($800K × 0.70 − $50K).
Do I need to make repairs before selling to a cash buyer?
No. Reputable cash buyers purchase as-is. Any repair costs are factored into the offer. You do not clean, stage, or fix anything.
What types of properties can I sell to a Los Angeles cash buyer?
Single-family homes, condos, 2-4 unit multi-family, vacant land, probate properties, inherited homes, rental properties with tenants in place, fire-damaged properties, and properties with code violations or liens.
Can I back out if I accept a cash offer in Los Angeles?
Yes, during a standard 5-day inspection period. After that, backing out may trigger earnest-money forfeit per the purchase agreement.
How do I know if a Los Angeles cash buyer is legitimate?
Check that they present a written offer (not just verbal), show their math transparently, have a verifiable business address, have online reviews across multiple platforms (Google, BBB, Yelp), and can provide references from past sellers.
Ready to start step 1?
Submit your Los Angeles property address and get a written cash offer within 24 hours. Free. Confidential. No obligation.
Published by Sell Your House Fast Los Angeles. Numbers shown are illustrative of typical 2026 deals. Your offer depends on specific comps, condition, and market factors at the time of evaluation. Not legal, tax, or financial advice — consult a licensed professional.