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We Buy Houses in San Francisco, CA Fast – Inherited, Rent-Controlled, Probate, Any Condition

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Sell your San Francisco house fast – we buy as-is, TICs, Victorian row homes, rent-controlled units, probate properties. Cash offer, no repairs, no agent fees.

  • SF Rent Ordinance, TICs, Victorians – we buy San Francisco properties as-is.
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WHO WE HELP

San Francisco Real Estate Is Complicated. Selling to Us Isn’t.

If you need to sell your San Francisco house fast, we make a written cash offer in 24 hours – TICs, rent-controlled units, probate properties included. San Francisco’s residential market is unlike any other in the Bay Area – a patchwork of Victorian and Edwardian row homes, TIC (tenancy-in-common) units, rent-controlled apartments, and soft-story buildings subject to seismic retrofit mandates. Many of San Francisco’s longest-held properties are in estates or trusts – families that bought in the 1950s and 1960s when the City was affordable and are now navigating a sale that involves SF Rent Ordinance tenant protections, SF Superior Court probate, and SB326 balcony inspections for condos. We buy San Francisco properties for cash, as-is, with tenants in place when applicable.

SF Rent Control, Probate Sales, TICs, and Inherited Victorian Homes

Fixer Upper

Fixer Upper

Job Relocation

Job Relocation

Downsizing or Upsizing

Downsizing or Upsizing

Inherited Property

Inherited Property

Vacant Property

Vacant Property

Tenant Trouble

Tenant Trouble

Water & Fire Damage

Water & Fire Damage

Money Concerns

Money Concerns

Unexpected Life Events

Unexpected Life Events

Divorce

Divorce

What Are The Benefits When You Sell Your House in San Francisco 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.

OUR SERVICE VS. REALTORS

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Pick us over a real estate agent because:

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Selling with John Buys Bay Area Houses
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Real Estate Agent
Commissions / Fees
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NONE
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The seller (you) pays 6% on average
Closings Costs
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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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NONE
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Yes. Around 15% of sales fall through
Repairs
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None – we pay for all repairs
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Negotiated after inspection
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Immediate cash offer
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91 days on average
Number Of Showings
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1 – just us (and our partners)
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No upper limit
Closing Date
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Whenever you choose
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On average, 30-60 days after offer
Appraisal Required
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NONE – We pay for them
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Yes. Most sales are subject to an appraisal.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

San Francisco’s Compliance Requirements: BESO, Soft Story, SB326, and TICs – We Handle All of Them

SF Rent Ordinance covers pre-1979 rentals. SF has a Soft Story Retrofit Program with phased compliance deadlines. SB326 requires balcony inspections on condos with exterior elevated elements. TIC units require specific title structuring. SF Superior Court handles probate. BESO (Building Energy Savings Ordinance) applies at point of sale. We handle all of these as standard parts of our SF close process.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

I own a San Francisco Victorian with two long-term tenants under the Rent Ordinance. Can you buy it occupied? +
Yes. We take over both tenancies – Rent Board registration, existing leases, just-cause protections – all of it. No Ellis Act process, no OMI. That becomes our situation, not yours.
The SF property is a TIC unit. Most buyers can't get financing for TIC ownership. Can you? +
We close in cash – TIC financing limitations are irrelevant for our transaction. We review the TIC agreement in due diligence and proceed.
There's an outstanding Soft Story Retrofit compliance notice. Do I have to complete the seismic work before selling? +
No. Soft story retrofit items are our responsibility after close. They’re factored into our offer, not your obligation before signing.
It's in SF probate court. What do you need from the estate? +
We make an offer during probate that the executor can submit for court confirmation. We close after confirmation. We’re familiar with the SF Superior Court probate process.
How fast can I sell my house in San Francisco? +
We can close in as little as 7 days in San Francisco. 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 · SAN FRANCISCO, CA

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

San Francisco, CA

55°F 🌤️

Mainly Clear

No delays, no waiting on the market.

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