Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Your House for Cash

Everything sellers ask us most, answered plainly. Don’t see your question? Call (209) 812-9118 — asking costs nothing.

Will your offer be full market value?

Honestly, no — a cash offer is usually below full retail price. That’s the trade for speed, certainty, zero fees, and zero repairs. We’ll show you exactly how we calculated our number so you can compare it fairly against listing.

Is your offer binding? Am I obligated to anything?

Requesting an offer costs nothing and commits you to nothing. If you accept, we put it in writing and that number doesn’t change at the closing table — no renegotiation games.

Can you buy a house with tenants, liens, or probate issues?

Usually, yes. We buy with tenants in place, we’ve closed sales that resolve liens and back taxes at the table, and we work with title companies experienced in probate and inherited-property sales. Tell us the situation and we’ll tell you honestly what’s possible.

Can a fast sale stop a foreclosure?

Often, yes — timing matters. California is generally a non-judicial foreclosure state, which means once the process starts it can move on a timeline of months — not years. If you’re behind on payments, acting early preserves the most options. Call (209) 812-9118 as early as you can and we’ll tell you honestly whether a sale can work on your timeline.

Where do you buy houses?

We buy throughout California — see our service-areas page for every community. If you’re close to one of them, reach out; chances are we can help.

What kinds of houses do you buy?

Single-family homes, inherited properties, rentals with or without tenants, houses mid-renovation, storm- or fire-damaged properties — if it’s a house someone needs to sell, we want to look at it. The one thing we always do is give you a straight answer about whether we’re the right buyer.

How quickly can you buy my house?

Motherlode Home Buyers typically makes a written offer within 24 hours of seeing your property and can close in as little as 7–14 days. Need more time? We close on your schedule.

Do you really buy houses as-is?

Yes — as-is means as-is. No repairs, no cleaning, no hauling things away. We’ve bought houses with foundation problems, fire and water damage, and decades of belongings still inside.