ServicesWe Buy Houses for Cash
We Buy Houses for Cash in Burbank
We purchase the property directly and pay cash, so you skip the repair list and there is no lender on our side to stall escrow. Our written offer shows how the number was built. You decide whether it works and pick the closing date.
What a direct cash sale is, and when it fits
We buy houses for cash directly from the owner. Because no lender is involved on our side, there is no appraisal contingency and no loan underwriting that can hold up escrow at the last minute. We make a cash offer on the property as-is, and if it works for you, you choose the closing date.
It is the right call when speed and certainty matter more than getting the last dollar. A house with a worn-out roof, settling foundation piers or original galvanized supply lines can be hard for a financed buyer to close on, because lenders and appraisers flag those items. A cash sale removes that obstacle. If you would rather sell on the open market for top price, our Seller's Agent page explains that route, and we will tell you plainly which one fits.
We have closed 100+ cash offers, and each one started with a phone call and an honest look at the numbers.
What our cash purchase includes
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A written offer with the math shown
We put the estimated after-repair value, our repair allowance and expected closing costs on paper. You can check each line instead of guessing how we arrived at the figure.
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As-is, no repairs
You do not fix the roof, the panel or the termite findings before closing. Items such as water heater strapping and smoke and carbon monoxide detectors can be handled by us as the buyer.
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Help documenting damage and insurance questions
If a leak, fire or storm left damage, we help you photograph and list it room by room. We explain how an open insurance claim fits with a sale and what to ask your insurer. We are not your adjuster and cannot say what a policy will pay.
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Our Guarantee cash offer program
The Guarantee cash offer program is part of how we buy. Ask about it on the call and we will walk through how it applies to your property.
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Neutral escrow and title
We open escrow with a title company that searches for liens, unpaid property taxes and recorded easements before any money moves. That protects both sides.
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No agent commission
Because we are the buyer, there is no agent between us taking a percentage of the price.
Questions about We Buy Houses for Cash?
Call(818) 619-2388Signs a cash sale makes sense
Repairs you cannot fund first
A failed sewer lateral or a dated electrical panel can cost more than you want to put in before selling. A cash offer accounts for that work instead of requiring it.
A financed buyer fell through
Low appraisals and lender conditions kill deals, especially on older Burbank houses with original wiring or plumbing. Cash takes the appraisal out of the picture.
Unrepaired damage with the insurer involved
Damage that is reported but not yet fixed makes many buyers nervous. We can buy while the insurance file is still open once you understand where it stands.
You need a fixed closing date
A job start, a lease ending or a move elsewhere sets your timeline. With cash, the date is yours to choose.
You want to skip the prep
No painting, no cleaning for strangers, no weeks of public marketing. One walkthrough by video and one offer.
How a cash sale runs, step by step
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A phone conversation
We ask about the house: square footage, age of the roof and water heater, known leaks or cracks, any liens, any insurance claim, and your timing. It takes about as long as a cup of coffee.
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A video walkthrough
You walk us through by phone video or send photos. We look at the attic, the crawl space access, the panel and any damaged areas so the offer reflects what is really there.
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Your written offer
We send the offer with each line shown. Take the time you need, ask questions, and have someone you trust review it.
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Escrow and title
If you accept, escrow opens with a title company. Title searches the records and any lien payoffs are arranged through escrow.
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Closing on your date
You sign, escrow releases the funds, and the property transfers on the day you picked.
What shapes our cash offer
We build a cash offer backward. First we estimate the price the house could reach once fully fixed up, then we take out the cost of that work and the costs of the sale. No two properties land on the same figure, and these are the parts that move ours most.
- Condition of the major systems
- Roof, foundation, sewer lateral, electrical and plumbing carry the biggest repair costs. A cracked footing or knob-and-tube wiring weighs more than worn carpet.
- Recent comparable sales
- We look at nearby sales of similar size and lot to estimate the after-repair value. That figure anchors everything else.
- Title and liens
- Unpaid taxes, judgments or a second loan are paid from proceeds through escrow, which changes your net.
- Status of insurance on the damage
- Whether damage has been paid out, repaired or is still pending with the insurer affects both the repair allowance and how the sale contract is written.
- Your closing timeline
- A very short or very long escrow can affect holding costs. We explain how your date changes the number.
Cash sale questions we hear often
How do you decide the offer amount?
We estimate the after-repair value from comparable sales, then subtract repair costs and closing costs. Every line is in the written offer. If a number looks wrong to you, tell us and we will show our reasoning.
Do I need to clean out or repair anything?
No. We buy as-is, including the items lenders usually flag. Take what you want to keep and leave the rest if that is what we agree in the contract.
What if I have an open insurance claim?
We can still buy. We help you document the damage and explain how insurance proceeds and the sale contract interact, so you know what to confirm with your insurer. Your insurer and adjuster decide what the policy pays, not us.
Is a cash offer lower than selling on the open market?
Often it is, because we take on the repairs and the risk. You save on repairs, commission and months of holding costs. If the open market would clearly net you more, we will say so and point you to our Seller's Agent service.
How soon can we close?
You choose the date. The main limit is how quickly title clears, which depends on liens and records on the property. We give you a realistic window on the first call.
Talk through a cash offer for the property
Tell us about the house and your timing, and we will explain how we would price it as-is. You decide from there.