Sacramento House Selling FAQ

Below you'll find answers to common questions homeowners have about selling their Sacramento house to a professional home buyer like Capital House Buyers. If you have additional questions, feel free to reach out to us or give us a call at 916-866-9043.

Q: Do I get a fair price for my house?

Many of the houses we purchase are below market value (we do this so we can resell it at a profit to another home owner). We are looking to get a fair discount on a property. However, in our experience, many sellers aren't necessarily expecting a large "windfall" on the property, but rather appreciate that we can offer cash, we close very quickly (no waiting for financing), and no time or releasing personal finances and doing this themselves or through banks or other third parties. If that's what you're looking for and you see the value in getting your house sold fast, let's see if we can come to a fair win-win price for your house. Simply fill out the form or call us to get started.

Q: How do you determine the price to offer on my house?

Great question, and we're an open book: Our process is very straightforward. We look at the location of the property, what repairs are needed, the current condition of the property, and the values of comparable houses sold in the area recently. As you know, house values have taken a dip over the past few years and we take that into consideration. Taking many pieces of information into consideration... we come up with a fair price that works for us and works for you too.

Q: Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?

Unlike working with agents or realtors, there are NO fees or commissions when you sell your house directly to us. We'll make you an offer, and if it's a fit, then we'll buy your house (and we'll often pay for the closing costs too!). No hassle. No fees. We make our money after we pay for repairs on the house (if needed) and sell it for a profit (we're taking the risk here on whether we can sell it for a profit or not, once we buy the house from you... the responsibility is ours and you walk away without the weight of the property and its payments on your shoulders).

Q: How are you different from a real estate agent?

Real estate agents list properties and hope that someone will buy them. The agent shows the properties to prospective buyers if there are any (the average time to sell a property in many markets right now is 6-12 months) and takes a percentage of the sale price if and when the property sells. Oftentimes, the agent's commission is 3-6% of the sale price of your house, so on a $100,000 house, you'd pay between $3,000 - $6,000 in commissions to an agent. Agents provide a great service for those that can wait 6-12 months to sell and who have the ability to pay the significant cost of commissions. But that's NOT us. We're not agents, and we don't list houses. We are professional home buyers: We actually buy houses. Since we pay cash and buy upon closing, we can make a decision to buy your house within a couple of days (sometimes the same day). Again, we make our living by taking the risk to buy the house with our own cash, repair the house, and market it ourselves to find a buyer.

Q: Is there any obligation when I submit my info?

There is absolutely zero obligation for you. Once you tell us a bit about your property, we'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 that's fair for you and fair for us. From there, it's 100% your decision on whether or not you'd like to sell your house to us... and we won't hassle you, won't harass you... it's 100% your decision and we'll let you decide what's right for you.

Q: What if my house needs repairs?

No problem! We buy houses in ANY condition. Whether your house needs minor cosmetic updates or major structural repairs, we're interested. In fact, we specialize in purchasing houses that need work. You don't need to fix anything – we'll handle all repairs after we purchase your property. This saves you time, money, and stress.

Q: How quickly can you close?

We can close in as little as 7 days if needed, or on your timeline. Since we pay cash and don't rely on bank financing, there's no waiting for loan approvals, appraisals, or inspections. You choose the closing date that works best for your situation – whether that's next week or a couple months from now.

Q: What types of situations do you help with?

We help homeowners in all kinds of situations including: inherited properties, divorce, relocating for work, facing foreclosure, landlords tired of dealing with tenants, houses that need too many repairs, liens or code violations, and more. No matter what situation you're facing, we'd like to make you a fair cash offer.

Want To See What We Can Buy Your House For?

Fill out the quick form below or give us a call at 916-866-9043 to get a fair, no-obligation cash offer on your Sacramento house today. There's no pressure and no commitment – just a straightforward offer so you can decide what's best for you.

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Learn more about how we buy houses in Sacramento

Want to understand our process better? Check out How We Buy Houses for a step-by-step breakdown, or see how we compare to listing with an agent.

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