We Buy Houses in Los Angeles, California
Looking to sell your house fast in Los Angeles without turning your life into a production schedule? Cash for Keys buys directly throughout
Los Angeles County—from the
Westside and
DTLA to the
Valley,
SGV,
South Bay, and the
Harbor Area. No listing, no weekend showings, no commissions, and no waiting on a buyer’s loan. We give you a
clear cash number within 24–48 hours and let you choose the closing date—often
about 10 days, or later if you need more runway.
We lead with transparency. If a traditional MLS path would likely net you more (even after commissions and time), we’ll say so. When
as-is, privacy, and a date-certain matter more, our job is to keep the process calm, honest, and fast.
Sell My House Fast in Los Angeles
L.A. moves on freeways, Metro letters, and neighborhood clusters. One day it’s a Sigalert on the 10; the next it’s June Gloom on the Westside or a Santa Ana in the Valley. Our process is designed for Angeleno life—minimal disruption, clear expectations, and a timeline you control.
- Start with a real conversation.
Tell us what you’re trying to solve: a second place near DTLA you don’t want to renovate, a timeline tied to a new shift in Burbank or El Segundo, an older house in Boyle Heights or West Adams that needs more work than makes sense. We listen, map options, and keep it low-pressure. - A brief on-site look (usually under 15 minutes).
No staging, no “make it pretty.” We verify repair scope and pull local comps—not a generic national model. Pricing along the 101 in Los Feliz (yes, locals say Los FEE-liss) behaves differently than hillside stock in Mount Washington, a post-war tract in the Valley, or a condo near the A Line.
A transparent cash offer in 24–48 hours.
We
show our numbers—how we arrived at value, what we penciled for repairs, and standard transaction/exit costs. You pick the date—about 10 days is common—and we pay every closing cost (including transfer tax). Need a few days after closing to finish logistics? A stay-after-closing agreement is available.
Built for the 405/101 Reality
Get My Cash Offer (No Obligation)
Why Angelenos Choose Cash for Keys Home Buyers
We show the math.
Our offer is not a black box. We lay out the calculation in writing:
Offer = ARV (After-Repair Value) − Repair Costs − ~10% resale/transaction costs − ~10% profit.
You’ll see the comps, repair assumptions, and the two standard ~10% buckets. We believe
clarity beats salesmanship.
“As-is” means it.
We won’t circle back after our visit to ask for credits or to shave the price.
No renegotiation. No repairs. No cleaning.
California-only underwriting, Los Angeles-savvy.
A Spanish bungalow off Sunset doesn’t price like a 60s ranch near Reseda, a top-floor condo in K-Town, or a cottage in San Pedro (that’s
San PEE-dro). We buy only in California, and our comping reflects L.A.’s micro-markets.
Your date, not ours.
Close quickly or choose a later target to line up movers, school calendars, or a production schedule. If you need to stay after closing, we’ll put it in writing so everyone’s comfortable.
We’ll go head-to-head with other numbers.
Bring a written offer from another house buyer in Los Angeles. We’ll try to match or beat it on price, terms, or speed—and if their deal truly serves you better, we’ll say so.
$0 at closing.
We cover escrow, title, transfer tax, recording, and docs. No commissions, no junk fees. More proceeds stay with you.
FAST
When you need to dump your unwanted property fast - we'll be here ready to talk.
FAIR
If we are known for anything, it is providing offers that are transparent and fair.
TRUSTED
When you are selling a home, we know that trust is extremely important.
EASY
Do you really want to go through the hassle of staging, touring, and negotiating with buyers?
Situations We Actually Solve in Los Angeles (Angeleno Snapshots)
Every sale sits inside a life situation. Our role:
reduce friction and protect your time.
Payment Pressure / Pre-Foreclosure
Calls ramp up, deadlines crowd your calendar, and the thought of open houses off Westlake or West Adams feels unrealistic. We coordinate payoff through escrow, set a date-certain close, and keep the process quiet—no parade of strangers, no loan drama.
Angeleno moment: A nurse commuting the 110 between South L.A. and DTLA needed certainty before a schedule change. We verified payoff mid-week,
presented a written offer the next day, and closed on a Wednesday—no Sunday showings required.
Probate / Inherited Property
Grandma’s Los Feliz place (again, Los FEE-liss) might have original tile, a full garage, and rooms of keepsakes. You don’t need to clear it like a museum. We work with your attorney and title for approvals, buy as-is, and let the family remove personal items at a humane pace.
Angeleno moment: Three cousins—SGV, Valley, and out-of-state—signed remotely. We documented the repair scope during a single visit and timed closing to follow the court’s order.
Co-Owners Parting Ways
You want a number both sides can understand and a calendar you can plan around. We show how the offer was built and lock the date—no “maybe next month” surprises.
Angeleno moment: Two co-owners with a duplex
near MacArthur Park needed a quiet
exit before leases renewed. We set a firm figure, handled everything through escrow, and closed mid-month to dovetail with their next housing.
Relocation / Commute Shift
A new role in Culver City, onboarding in Burbank, or a move to Long Beach? A 60–90 day listing often fights your timeline. We move on your pace, wire funds through escrow, and keep logistics tight.
Angeleno moment: A studio tech starting near the 134 wanted keys off their plate before training. We scheduled a 12-day close and a short stay-after-closing so packing could finish without rushing.
Downsizing / Rightsizing
Yard work in the Valley or stairs in Echo Park can stop being fun. You shouldn’t bankroll renovations you won’t enjoy. We price the updates in and schedule around your next set of keys.
Angeleno moment: An owner moving from a hillside to a single-level in the South Bay needed a closing just after their new lease began. We synced the dates so there was no double move.
Renters, Turnovers & Make-Readies
Between L.A.’s repair expectations and loan/appraisal demands, make-ready lists balloon—outlets, smoke detectors, soft finishes. We price deferred maintenance up front and buy as-is—no contractor juggling, no advertising.
Angeleno moment: A small triplex with tuck-under parking near K-Town needed safety items and cosmetic work. We purchased as-is and handled the rehab after closing—no money out of pocket.
Listing Fell Apart (Inspection/Appraisal Whiplash)
Retail buyers expect clean reports and friendly appraisals. If your place bounced back to market in Highland Park or Glassell Park, we remove uncertainty: single visit, transparent math, date-certain close.
Angeleno moment: A house near the E Line had two escrows collapse—panel and roof issues. We line-itemed those repairs in the offer, covered all closing costs, and closed on a Friday so the seller could hand off keys over the weekend.
Tight Equity / Near Payoff
When there isn’t headroom for a retail punch-list, time risk is expensive. We review payoff math and see if a $0-cost direct sale beats months of carrying costs and work you won’t recoup.
Angeleno moment: A homeowner with a nearly tapped HELOC in North Hollywood needed out before holiday bills and winter storms. We set a fast close and halted another season of expense.
Disrepair
Inheritance
Divorce
Retirement
Relocation
Fast Cash
Types of Houses We Buy in Los Angeles (Any Condition, Any Situation)
We purchase single-family homes, condos, townhomes, small multifamily, and apartments across the city and county—as-is, with no cleaning or repairs. If you’re thinking “I’d rather sell my house for cash in Los Angeles than pour money into it,” this is for you.
Outdated or “Needs Everything”
Original kitchens in West Adams, 90s baths in Porter Ranch, or a half-finished project in Sylmar—we price the updates into the offer so you spend $0 before closing.
Fire/Smoke or Water
Remediation spooks retail buyers. We fold that budget into the number and keep your schedule intact—no contractor roulette.
Roof, Foundation, Electrical, Plumbing
Big-ticket items derail loans. We account for the fix upfront and keep the sale certain.
Mold, Heavy Clean-Out, Hoarding
You don’t have to make it “show-ready.” Leave what you don’t want; we’ll take it as-it-sits and handle hauling after closing.
Unpermitted Conversions / ADUs / Garage Studios
L.A. is full of creative space. If prior work wasn’t permitted, a retail sale can bog down. We buy as-is and sort it post-closing.
Hillside / Brush Zones / Geotech Questions
Hillside foundations, drainage, retaining walls—retail buyers worry, lenders more so. We budget the work and keep your timeline intact.
Busy Corridors / Unique Lots / Commercial Neighbors
Property on Sepúlveda (seh-POOL-vay-dah), near an industrial strip, or with limited parking? We understand the trade-offs and price fairly—without stretching your calendar.
Condos & HOAs (DTLA to the Westside)
Older systems, assessments, elevator reserves—retail buyers get skittish. We streamline: one quick look, as-is offer, close on your date.
Small Multifamily (Duplex–Fourplex)
Tuck-under parking, older electrical, partial vacancies—we underwrite rent assumptions, repairs, and timeline into one clean number.
Agent Listing vs. Direct Cash Buyer—L.A. Reality Check
Retail is great when condition is strong and time is flexible. A direct cash sale wins when you need as-is, quiet, and certainty.
| What changes for you | Agent (MLS) | Cash for Keys |
|---|---|---|
| Commissions | ~6% | $0 |
| Closing costs | ~2% (seller share) | $0 (we pay, incl. transfer tax) |
| Prep/Repairs | Usually required | None (as-is) |
| Showings | Many | One quick on-site look |
| Appraisal/Loan Risk | High | None (our cash) |
| Price After Inspection | Can drop | Doesn’t change (no credits) |
| Timeline | 30–90+ days | ~10 days (you choose) |
| Privacy | Low | High (quiet & simple) |
If MLS will likely net you more—even after fees and months of carrying costs—we’ll say so upfront. If the priorities are speed, as-is, and certainty, we’re built for that.
How We Build Your Cash Offer & How the Closing Works
We keep the numbers and the calendar on the table from the start.
Our pricing formula:
Offer = ARV (After-Repair Value) − Repair Costs − ~10% resale/transaction costs − ~10% profit
Illustrative L.A. example (for clarity):
- ARV: $975,000
- Repairs: −$120,000
- Resale/transaction (~10%): −$97,500
- Profit (~10%): −$97,500
= Transparent cash offer: $660,000
We’ll walk comps by micro-area—Eastside vs. Westside vs. Valley vs. South Bay—and go line-by-line through repairs (roof, panel, plumbing, kitchens/baths, exterior). Already replaced the roof? Added mini-splits during last year’s heat wave? Converted the garage to an ADU? Tell us and we’ll update the inputs.
Timeline & funds (what actually happens):
- Written offer
within 24–48 hours of our brief visit
- Close in
~10 days (or pick a later date to match movers/work/school)
- We pay all closing costs (escrow, title,
transfer tax, recording, docs)
- Funds delivered by
wire or cashier’s check via escrow (secure, professional)
- Stay-after-closing available if you need a few days to finish packing
- No open houses, no repair punch-lists, no loan/appraisal risk
No post-inspection haircut—your price doesn’t shrink later
Local Pricing Lens (L.A. Context, Not Generic “SoCal”)
Los Angeles is
micro-market city:
- Westside inventory under the marine layer prices differently than a
Valley block during
Santa Ana season.
- DTLA lofts with HOA dynamics aren’t the same as a
San Pedro cottage by the harbor.
- Eastside bungalows (Highland Park/El Sereno) and
SGV post-war tracts feed distinct buyer pools.
- A home near the
B/D Lines (old Red/Purple) doesn’t trade like one off the
K Line.
We comp inside that context, not outside it. And yes—Angelenos say “the 405/101/10.” We speak your navigation:
DTLA,
K-Town,
SGV,
NoHo,
WeHo,
SoRo,
South L.A. If you say “Los Feliz” like
Los FEE-liss or
San Pedro like
San PEE-dro, we know exactly where you mean. Area codes—213/323,
310/424,
818/747,
626,
562,
661—still signal identity; we treat them as clues to comp sets, not stereotypes.
L.A. is also multilingual by default—Spanish alongside Armenian, Korean, Persian, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese, and more in daily life. We keep communication clear and paced to how your household prefers to coordinate—phone, text, email, or with a trusted helper looped in.
Not in Los Angeles? We buy houses all across
California — including
Sacramento,
Elk Grove,
Citrus Heights, and many more
locations!
Cash for Keys vs. “We Buy Houses Los Angeles” Sites
- Numbers in writing. We don’t paraphrase; we present the inputs (ARV, repairs, standard cost/profit bands).
- As-is without exceptions. We do not circle back for “credits.”
- Human logistics. Need a date around filming, a school change, or a lease start? We’ll aim the close at that target.
- Compete & be candid. Bring the other offer. If we can beat it, we will; if keeping theirs is smarter for you, we’ll say so.
You pay $0 at closing. We cover everything, including transfer tax.
Ready to Sell Your House Fast in Los Angeles?
One quick visit. A clear cash offer in 24–48 hours. Every cost covered.
Close in ~10 days (or choose your date). Stay after closing if you need time.
Already have an offer? We’ll work to match or beat it—on price, terms, or speed.
