ServicesSell a House Fast
Sell a House Fast in Burbank
When the timeline matters more than squeezing out the last dollar, we lay out two routes: a direct cash offer from us, or a short, focused sale to the open market. You see both numbers, the fees behind each, and you choose the closing date.
What a fast sale actually involves
Speed in a sale comes from removing the steps that usually stall it: buyer financing, appraisal contingencies, repair requests after inspection, and loan underwriting. A cash purchase skips most of those, so escrow can close as soon as title is clear. An open-market sale can still move quickly if the price is set right and the disclosures are ready before the first buyer calls.
We start by working out which of those delays applies to your property. A 1950s ranch with original galvanized supply lines and an old electrical panel will draw repair requests from a financed buyer's inspector; that same house can sell as-is to a cash buyer with no repairs. Knowing that before you decide is the point of the first call.
If an insurance claim is open on the property, we help you organize the documentation and explain how a pending payout affects price and escrow. We are not the adjuster and we do not predict what an insurer will pay.
What we handle in a fast sale
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Two numbers, side by side
We write out a cash offer and an estimated open-market net. Each one shows the deductions that apply, such as commission, escrow and title charges, and any credits a financed buyer would likely ask for.
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Guarantee cash offer program
Our Guarantee cash offer program is part of the conversation from the start. We walk through how it applies to your property on the call so you know where you stand before committing to anything.
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Early title and lien review
We order a preliminary title report up front. Unpaid property taxes, old mechanic's liens or a second loan you forgot about are the most common reasons a quick escrow slips, and finding them on day one keeps the date intact.
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Seller disclosures done right
Most California sellers owe the buyer written disclosures: the state form describing known defects, a questionnaire about things like past leaks or nearby noise, and a report on flood, fire and earthquake zones. We help you complete each one accurately so nothing surprises the buyer later and the deal stays closed.
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Insurance paperwork in one file
If a claim is open, we help you gather photos, the adjuster's estimate and any payment letters into one organized file. A buyer and escrow officer need to see that clearly, and we explain how it typically affects the sale.
Questions about Sell a House Fast?
Call(818) 619-2388Signs a fast sale is the right call
A date you cannot move
A job start, a purchase elsewhere or a loan payment coming due sets the calendar. A cash sale lets you choose the closing date instead of waiting on a buyer's lender.
Repair bills you would rather not pay first
A cracked slab, an aging roof or wiring from another era will turn up in any buyer's inspection. Selling as-is folds that cost into the price instead of asking you to pay a contractor before you can sell.
An open insurance claim
Damage still under review with an insurer can confuse buyers and lenders. Organized records and a plain account of where things stand keep it from stalling escrow.
A sale that already fell through
If a previous buyer's financing or appraisal collapsed, the cause usually repeats. We look at what broke and whether a cash buyer removes it.
How the process runs
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Phone or video review
You describe the property, its condition and your deadline. We ask about the roof age, the plumbing and electrical, any permits on additions, and anything still pending with your insurer.
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Walk-through and numbers
We look at the property in person or by video, then meet you at our office or online to go over the cash offer and the open-market estimate line by line.
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You pick the route
There is no pressure to take the cash offer. If the market route nets you more and the timeline allows it, we tell you so.
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Escrow and closing
Escrow opens, title clears and the grant deed records with Los Angeles County. With cash, you choose the closing date that works for you.
What moves your net in a fast sale
Selling fast trades some price for certainty and time. How much depends on the property and the route you choose. We show each deduction in writing so you can compare the two paths on equal terms.
- Condition and repair scope
- A cash offer prices in the repairs a buyer would otherwise demand. The bigger the scope, from a sewer lateral to a full re-pipe, the wider the gap between as-is and retail value.
- Route chosen
- A direct cash sale to us carries no commissions. An open-market sale may bring a higher price but includes commission, possible repair credits and a longer wait.
- Liens and payoffs
- Your loan payoff, any second loans, and recorded liens come off the top at closing. A clean title keeps the timeline short.
- Closing costs
- Escrow fees, the owner's title policy and the tax the county charges when the deed transfers are divided however the purchase contract says. We mark each line with who pays it.
Fast sale questions
How quickly can a cash sale close?
It depends mostly on title. If the preliminary report comes back clean, escrow can close on the date you pick. Liens or missing permits take longer to clear, and we tell you that on day one.
Do I have to fix anything before selling?
Not on a cash sale. We buy as-is with no repairs, and the condition is reflected in the offer. On the open-market route, we tell you which repairs are worth doing and which are not.
What if my insurer has not paid out yet?
In most cases the sale can still go ahead. The contract has to state who keeps any future payment and whether the damage is already priced in. We help you put the documents in order and walk through those options. The insurer and adjuster decide what gets paid.
How experienced are you with cash purchases?
We have closed more than 100 cash offers. That volume is why we can spot early what tends to slow an escrow down, such as an unpermitted garage conversion or an old lien.
Am I committed after the first call?
No. The call and the review are for information. You decide whether to accept a cash offer, sell on the market, or wait. You can also compare this with our Seller's Agent and We Buy Houses for Cash pages.
See both numbers before you decide
Tell us your deadline and the condition of the property. We will lay out a cash offer next to a market estimate, with every fee shown.