How to Sell Your House Fast in Sacramento | 3-Step Process

We buy houses in Sacramento and surrounding areas.  I’m not listing your house… I’m actually the one buying your house. Because I pay cash, I’m able to close quickly… or on your schedule.

STEP 1

Fill Out The Form

Fill out our simple form below or give us a call at (916) 476-2381 and tell us about your property.

STEP 2

We Contact You

We’ll meet with you at your house to walk your property and answer any questions. Then we’ll present you with a fair, cash offer.

STEP 3

Get Paid

You pick the closing date. We meet at a local reputable title company and you leave stress-free with cash in hand!

We Buy Houses As-Is

Don’t worry about repairing or cleaning up your property.  We buy your house in as-is condition, no matter how ugly or pretty, and no matter the location.

Is Selling Your House That Easy?

YES! We put in the hard work so you can get the best possible offer with no added stress. From start to finish, it’s fast, fair, and hassle-free!

1. What happens when I fill out the form or call?
2. How long does the initial walkthrough take?
3. How many people will be walking through?
4. What is the escrow process?
5. How long does the escrow process take?
6. What paperwork do I need?
7. If there is more than one owner do they all have to be at the walkthrough?
8. What does the cash offer price include?
9. When you buy my house when can I close?
10. How are you different from a real estate agent?
11. Are there any obligations after I fill in the form?
12. Do I need to clean before I move out?
13. Are there any fees or commissions when working with you?
14. How many houses do you buy and what will you do with my house?

1. Who Are You?

At Laurel Buys Houses, we aren’t your average team of professionals that buy and sell houses in the Sacramento area. Like you, we are parents, children, caregivers, homeowners, creatives, dreamers and the list goes on! As members of the community, we care about helping people find positive solutions so they can sell their home fast and stress-free. When we meet with you, we come with an open mind, compassion, and understanding. We’ve seen it all! We can see past the obstacles and find the potential that each unique home has to offer. 

2. How Do You Determine The Price to Offer On My House?

Great question and I’m an open book… so I’m glad you asked.  My process is rather simple. I look at the location, what repairs are needed, condition, and values of comparable houses sold in the area recently. So, I take everything into consideration… and come up with a fair price that works for me and works for you too.

3. What Happens When I Fill Out The Form Or Call?

• A member of our team will reach out to you about your house and then schedule an in-person appointment.
• Laurel will meet you at your property and do a quick walkthrough with you in the house.
• Laurel will identify what repairs need to be done, how much houses in your neighborhood have sold for on the open market, and what it could sell for if completely remodeled.
• She’ll answer any of your questions and finish with a cash offer.

4. Can You Still Buy My House During The Covid-19 Pandemic?

While our physical offices are currently closed, we still offer a number of ways to help you! First, we are always available via a good old fashioned phone call! We’re happy to learn about your needs, buying or selling goals, and your situation! If you prefer, we are also available to video conference at any time. We can do home assessment via Zoom, Google, or Facetime! Plus, many documents can be signed remotely via Docusign!

5. How Long Does The In-Person Appointment Take?

Our home assessments generally last around 20 minutes. You have a few options when it comes to your in-person appointment. We can do a home assessment via Zoom, Google, or Facetime. Or Laurel comes out to see the property in person.

6. How Many People Will Be At The In-Person Appointment?

Laurel and the owner(s) of the property are typically the only people present.

7. How Are You Different From A Real Estate Agent?

Real estate agents list properties and hope that someone will buy them. The average time to sell a property in many markets right now is 6-12 months. As you know, you pay a commission as a % of the sales price when you work with a real estate agent. Often times it’s 3-6% of the sales price (so if it’s a $100,000 house, you’ll pay between $3,000 – $6,000 in commissions to an agent). Agents provide a great service for those that can wait 6-12 months in many cases to sell and who have room to pay the commission on the sale.

I actually buy houses. I don’t list houses. Since I’m actually the one buying the house from you, and I pay with all cash… I can make a decision to buy your house within a couple days (sometimes the same day). Again, I make my living by taking the risk to buy the house with my own cash, repair the house, and market it myself to find a buyer (which is the hard part in this market).

8. What Is The Escrow Process? / How Long Does It Take?

“Escrow” is a term that describes the neutral third-party handling of funds, documents, and tasks specific to the closing (or settlement, as it is also known), as outlined on the real estate purchase agreement or sales contract. The purpose of escrow is to facilitate the transaction by managing the disbursement of funds and documents.

9. What Does The Cash Offer Price Include?

We pay all of the closing costs, escrow fees, city and council transfer fees, and other miscellaneous fees. We pay everything. You don’t have to worry about any hidden fees. No matter the condition of your house, we take care of it all. You will get a fair, fast cash offer with no deductions or extra costs.

10. When You Buy My House When Can I Close?

We work on your timeline. We are flexible and willing to work with your needs. If you need to close in just days, we can do that! If you need to stay after the house closes to help with the transition, we can make that work! We understand that one size does not fit all and we’re open to working with you to choose the best possible closing date for your needs.

11. Are There Any Obligations When I Submit My Info?

No obligation at all. Once you tell me a bit about your property, I’ll take a look at things, maybe set up a call with you to find out a bit more, and make you an all-cash offer thats fair for you and fair for me. From there, it’s 100% your decision on whether or not you’d like to sell your house to me… and I won’t hassle you, won’t harass you… it’s 100% your decision and I’ll let you decide what’s right for you.

12. Do I need To Clean Before I Move Out?

Nope. Don’t worry about anything. Take whatever it is you want to take and leave the rest. And we mean it. Food in the fridge, clothes on the floor, mattresses, desks, furniture… believe me when we say, we have seen it all. So why not make things easier and just take what you don’t want to part with and let us deal with the rest?

13. Are There Any Fees Or Commissions When Working With You?

There are NO fees or commissions to work with me.  I’ll make you an offer, and if its a fit… I’ll buy your house (and I’ll often pay for the closing costs too!).  No hassle. No fees.  I make my money after I pay for repairs on the house (if any) to fix it up so it’s nice and pretty… market the house, and sell it for a profit (I’m taking all of the risk here on whether I can sell it for a profit or not, once I buy the house from you… the responsibility is mine and you walk away without the burden of the property and it’s payments… and oftentimes with cash in your hand).

14. How Many Houses Do You Buy And What Will You Do With My House?

We have bought 300+ houses in the Sacramento area. And what we do with them? Simple. We buy them, rehab them and sell them again at a profit. We refurbish and bring new life to neighborhoods. Good for the people, good for the economy, good for everyone!

15. Coronavirus Precautions When Buying Or Selling A House

Are you buying or selling a house in Sacramento? The Coronavirus has impacted all of our lives in various ways, but if you were planning to buy or sell, you may feel like there was a wrench thrown in your plans. The good news is that our team is here to help! While following the guidance of local, state, and national officials, we are still able to help you buy or sell.

“I found Laurel online and entered my info and she came out later that day and gave me an offer. Closing only took 10 days and I didnt have to worry about showing it with a realtor. I saved time and money!!”

Mark Thomas [Sacramento]

Selling Your House The Easy Way

Like I’ve mentioned, when you work with me there are no fees, like there are when you list your house with an agent.  What this means to you is you don’t have to worry about extra costs having to come out of pocket to sell your house fast, or even getting your house ready for a sale (I’ll buy your house as-is).