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We Buy Houses in Oakland, CA Fast – Rentals, Inherited Properties, Any Condition

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Sell your Oakland house fast – we buy as-is, rent-controlled rentals, inherited Craftsman homes, unpermitted ADUs. Cash offer, no agent fees.

  • Oakland rentals and long-held homes – we buy with tenants in place.
  • $36M+
    Saved
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  • 1,500+
    HOUSES
    BOUGHT
  • 100%
    CLOSE WITHIN
    YOUR TIMEFRAME
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WHO WE HELP

Oakland’s Rent Laws Are Complicated. Selling to Us Isn’t.

If you need to sell your Oakland house fast, we make a written cash offer in 24 hours – occupied rentals, unpermitted ADUs, any condition. Oakland’s housing market is defined by two dominant realities: one of the strictest rent control and just-cause eviction ordinances in California (covering pre-1983 multi-units), and a diverse housing stock of 1920s Craftsman bungalows, Victorian flats, and 1950s ranchers spread across neighborhoods from Rockridge and Temescal to the Flatlands, Fruitvale, and East Oakland. The result is a large class of small landlords – many of whom bought here 20 to 40 years ago – who are tired of navigating Oakland’s tenant protections and want out. We buy Oakland rentals with tenants in place, under the Oakland Rent Adjustment Program, as-is.

Oakland Landlords Done With Rent Control, and Heirs Selling Family Homes

Fixer Upper

Fixer Upper
Job Relocation

Job Relocation
Downsizing or Upsizing

Downsizing or Upsizing
Inherited Property

Inherited Property
Vacant Property

Vacant Property
Tired Landlord

Tired Landlord
Water & Fire Damage

Water & Fire Damage
Foreclosure

Foreclosure
Health Issues

Health Issues
Divorce

Divorce

What Are The Benefits When You Sell Your House in Oakland To Us?

Need to sell quickly? Get a cash offer in minutes and sell your house as is fast. No repairs, no commissions, no waiting. With us, you can close within days, making the process quick and stress-free.

Fast and Hassle-Free

Need to sell quickly? Get a cash offer in minutes and sell your house as is fast. No repairs, no commissions, no waiting. With us, you can close within days, making the process quick and stress-free.

No matter the condition, you can sell your house as is fast with us. Avoid costly repairs and get a quick sale. We buy homes in any state, making the process easy and stress-free.

Sell As-Is in Any Condition

No matter the condition, you can sell your house as is fast with us. Avoid costly repairs and get a quick sale. We buy homes in any state, making the process easy and stress-free.

Save money with our no fees or commissions policy. Unlike traditional agents, we charge no hidden fees or closing costs. With our cash offers for houses, you keep more money in your pocket without any surprises.

No Fees or Commissions

Save money with our no fees or commissions policy. Unlike traditional agents, we charge no hidden fees or closing costs. With our cash offers for houses, you keep more money in your pocket without any surprises.

With our flexible timeline, you decide the closing and moving out date. Receive cash offers for houses and get your money quickly. We work around your schedule, ensuring convenience and ease.

Close on Your Timeline

With our flexible timeline, you decide the closing and moving out date. Receive cash offers for houses and get your money quickly. We work around your schedule, ensuring convenience and ease.

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OUR SERVICE VS. REALTORS

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Pick us over a real estate agent because:

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The seller (you) pays 6% on average
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NONE – We pay them all
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The seller (you) pays 2% on average
Financing Contingency
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Yes. Around 15% of sales fall through
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Negotiated after inspection
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Immediate cash offer
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91 days on average
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1 – just us (and our partners)
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No upper limit
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Whenever you choose
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On average, 30-60 days after offer
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NONE – We pay for them
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Yes. Most sales are subject to an appraisal.

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LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

The Three Things Every Oakland Seller Should Understand About Their Property

Oakland’s pre-1983 rental properties are covered by the Rent Adjustment Program with just-cause eviction protections. Oakland hills properties are in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone – the 1991 firestorm history makes fire-retrofit compliance an active issue for hillside sellers. Unpermitted ADUs are extremely common throughout Oakland’s older housing stock. We buy with all of these conditions in place.

customer reviews

These Aren't Just Reviews – They're Stories of Starting Over

Life threw these homeowners curveballs. Divorce. Inheritance. Foreclosure. Empty nest. When it happened, they found a neighbor who actually cared. Here's what they have to say:

Ronald O'Donnell
Ronald O'Donnell
Working with Daniel was delightful. We appreciate how easy and fast he made the sale process. I would recommend to anyone looking into selling their h…
nir sharvit
nir sharvit
Extremely happy with the service
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Puppocino Kennel
The best !! Thank you 🙂
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

I own an Oakland Craftsman duplex where both units are rented under the RAP. Can you buy it with both tenants in place? +
Yes. We take over both tenancies under the Rent Adjustment Program – existing leases, current rents, just-cause protections and all. Nothing changes for the tenants on closing day.
The Oakland Hills home is in the fire risk zone and the roof isn't compliant. Do I have to fix that? +
No. Fire-roof compliance items in the Oakland Hills are our responsibility after close. They’re factored into our offer, not a seller requirement before signing.
There's an unpermitted basement apartment and an unpermitted garage conversion. Both have been in place for 25 years. Is that a dealbreaker? +
Not at all. Unpermitted ADUs are standard in Oakland’s older stock. We take on both units and the permit history at close.
I inherited the Oakland home and my co-heir sibling refuses to engage. Can you help with a co-owner who won't participate? +
Forced sale situations require legal intervention – we can’t proceed without all title holders’ consent. A partition action through Alameda County Superior Court is one route. We can buy as soon as the title issues are resolved.
How fast can I sell my house in Oakland? +
We can close in as little as 7 days in Oakland. Once you accept our written cash offer, we handle all title and paperwork – you pick the closing date.
Do I need to make repairs before selling? +
No. We buy as-is – any condition, any age, any amount of deferred maintenance. Nothing needs to be fixed, cleaned, or updated before we close.
Are there commissions or fees? +
None. No agent commissions, no fees charged to you, no deductions at close. The number in your offer is what you receive.

LOCAL CONDITIONS · OAKLAND, CA

We buy houses rain or shine — whenever you’re ready to sell.

Oakland, CA

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Alameda County, CA

Other Cities in Alameda County, CA We Serve

We buy homes across Alameda County, CA – same team, same cash offer, same 24-hour response time, no matter which city you’re in.

Alameda, CA Albany, CA Berkeley, CA Castro Valley, CA Dublin, CA Emeryville, CA Fairview, CA Fremont, CA Hayward, CA Livermore, CA Newark, CA Pleasanton, CA San Leandro, CA San Lorenzo, CA Sorenson, CA Union City, CA