“Our house had major kitchen fire damage. We thought we'd have to gut and rebuild just to sell. They bought it as-is in 12 days.”
Mark T.San Jose
Sell fire damaged house without restoring it first
Don't wait on insurance adjusters or repair bids. We buy damaged Bay Area homes for cash — no repairs required, no lender delays, close on your timeline.
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No Repairs or Fees- Cash, Close in 14 Days
WHO WE HELP
Sell fire damaged house as it stands after the loss
Smoke gets into everything, and the restoration quote is usually the moment owners decide. You can sell fire damaged house property to us before any of that work begins. Partial loss, total loss, one room or the whole roof. We look at what is there now and put a number against it, and the number does not depend on you funding a single hour of restoration, hosting a single contractor, or arguing a single line of the estimate. A damaged house is still an asset in the Bay Area, because the lot underneath it never burned.
The Problem
Selling a Damaged Home the Traditional Way Is an Uphill Battle
Selling a fire or water damaged home the traditional way is nearly impossible.
Most buyers won't touch a damaged home — or walk away after inspection- Lenders won't finance properties with significant fire or water damage
- Insurance payouts rarely cover full repair costs — leaving you to fund the gap
- Repair bids take weeks, contractors take months, and carrying costs pile up
- Every day the property sits costs you money — mortgage, insurance, HOA fees
You shouldn't have to rebuild the house just to sell it.
The Solution
We Buy As-Is - No Repairs, No Delays
A cash sale lets you move on without touching a single repair.
We buy in any condition fire damage, smoke damage, water damage, mold — no exceptions- No repairs required we assess the property as-is and make our offer based on current condition
- No lender delays cash purchase, no bank approval, no financing contingencies
- Close in as few as 14 days or set a date that works with your insurance timeline
- No agent commissions no 5-6% off the top, no staging, no open houses
OUR SERVICE VS. REALTORS
See How We Compare
Pick us over a real estate agent because:
Selling with John Buys Bay Area Houses
Selling with a
Real Estate Agent
Real Estate Agent
Buyer pool
Full cash offer, guaranteed
Drastically limited — most buyers and lenders won't touch damaged homes
Repairs required
None — we buy as-is
Typically required before listing or to satisfy lender
Closing timeline
14-30 days
3-6+ months after repairs complete
Financing risk
No — cash purchase
Yes — lenders often decline damaged properties
Commission / fees
None
5-6% agent commission
Insurance delays
We close independent of claim
Must often wait for settlement before listing
Certainty of close
Guaranteed
Uncertain — buyers back out after inspection
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How it works
Selling Your House Really Is This Easy
Selling your San Francisco Bay Area house fast to a trusted local home buyer is pretty easy.
1
Get An Immediate Cash Offer
Fill out the form for a callback, or phone us directly to get a fair cash offer in minutes.
2
Let Us Do The Hard Work
We deal with all the details – there’s zero paperwork and bureaucracy for you to stress about.
3
Close And Get Paid
Our clients successfully sell their house and get paid on a timescale that suits their needs.
What Families Say About Us
Homeowners We've Helped Move On
A+
BBB Accredited
10 yrs
In Bay Area
24 hrs
Offer Turnaround
“Water damage from a burst pipe destroyed our floors and subfloor. They didn't flinch — made an offer and closed in two weeks.”
Diana L.Oakland
“I was dealing with insurance, contractors, and a mortgage I couldn't afford. They simplified everything. Best decision I made.”
Carlos R.Fremont
Ready when you are
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Takes 60 seconds - no commitment required
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We can work alongside an open insurance claim. Many sellers choose to sell before the claim settles — we handle the coordination.
Yes — California requires full disclosure of known damage. We factor this into our offer upfront, so there are no surprises at closing.
Fire damage, smoke damage, water damage, flood damage, mold, structural issues from either — we buy it all.
Our offer reflects the current as-is market value, accounting for damage. You save on repairs, agent commissions, and months of carrying costs — which often offsets the price difference.
As fast as 14 days if needed. We can also extend closing if you're waiting on insurance settlement or need more time to relocate.
Don't Rebuild Just to Sell.
Get a cash offer on your damaged home today. We handle the rest.
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