We buy houses in San Diego
We are a local team that buys San Diego houses directly, for cash, in any condition. No agent fees, no repairs, no showings, and we cover the closing costs. You pick the closing date, and if listing would put more in your pocket, we will tell you the truth and help you do that instead.
You have seen the “we buy houses” signs all over San Diego, and most of them lead to the same place: a national lead form, a quick lowball, and a take-it-or-leave-it pitch. We built this differently. When you reach out, you talk to Drew Heberer or David Washburn, the people who actually look at your house and stand behind the offer. We will come see the property, answer the awkward questions, and lay out your real options, even the ones that do not pay us.
Selling directly to a cash buyer is not the right move for every homeowner, and we will say so when it is not. But when you need speed, certainty, and zero hassle, or your house needs more work than you want to take on, it can be the cleanest way out. No repairs, no financing falling through, no months of showings. Just a fair number and a closing date you choose.
We buy houses in any condition
“Any condition” gets thrown around a lot, so here is what it actually means for us. These are the kinds of houses we buy every day, exactly as they sit.
Major repairs needed
Foundation, roof, plumbing, electrical, or a full gut remodel. We price around it so you never spend a dollar fixing a house you are selling.
Fire, water, or mold damage
Damaged homes scare off retail buyers and their lenders. We buy them as-is and deal with the restoration ourselves.
Outdated or untouched homes
Original kitchens, old systems, decades of deferred maintenance. No staging, no updates, no problem.
Inherited and probate homes
Often full of belongings and out of the area. Leave what you do not want. We can also point you to a local probate attorney.
Problem rentals
Tenants in place, deferred maintenance, or you are just done being a landlord. We buy occupied properties.
Code or permit issues
Unpermitted additions, liens, or open code cases. We are used to working through these in escrow.
And in just about any situation
The condition of the house is only half of it. Most people who call us are dealing with something bigger going on in life. These are the reasons we hear most.
How selling your house to us works
Tell us about the house
Share the address, a few details, and your timeline online or by phone. It takes about a minute and there is no obligation. We can come walk the property with you if you would like.
Get a clear cash offer
We study recent sales near you and the home's condition, then bring you a fair, no-pressure cash offer and explain how we got to the number.
Close and get paid
Accept the offer, pick your date, and we handle the paperwork through a local title and escrow company. You get your funds with no fees taken out.
Where your offer number comes from
The number one worry people have about cash buyers is the lowball, and it is a fair worry. Here is exactly how we build an offer so you can judge it for yourself. We start with the after-repair value, which is what your home would sell for fully fixed up, based on real comparable sales in your neighborhood. From that we subtract the cost of the repairs and updates the home needs, the costs of carrying and reselling it, and the margin that lets us take on the risk. What is left is your cash offer.
When a home is in good shape and you have time to wait, that math usually favors a traditional listing, and we will tell you so. When a home needs work, or you need to be done quickly, the gap between a cash offer and a net listing price is often much smaller than people expect once you factor in commissions, repairs, holding costs, and the months of uncertainty. We are happy to run both numbers with you.
The costs you skip when you sell to us
A higher sticker price on the open market is not the same as more money in your pocket. A traditional sale carries real costs that quietly come out of your proceeds. When you sell to us, most of them go away, which is why a fair cash offer often nets closer to a listing than people expect.
Agent commissions
A traditional sale usually runs about 5 to 6 percent in commissions. On a San Diego home that is tens of thousands of dollars. We charge none.
Repairs and updates
Retail buyers and their lenders expect a home that is move-in ready. We buy as-is, so you skip the contractor bids and the out-of-pocket fixes.
Staging, photos, and prep
No cleaning, staging, or getting the place show-ready for weeks of strangers walking through.
Holding costs
Every month a home sits, you are still paying the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, and utilities. A fast close stops that meter.
Buyer concessions
Open-market deals often end with credits for repairs or closing help after inspection. There is no back-and-forth like that with us.
Closing costs
We cover the standard closing costs through escrow, so they do not come out of your number.
How to tell a legit cash buyer from a bad one
Not every “we buy houses” outfit in San Diego is worth your time. A few things to look for, whether you work with us or someone else.
They show their math
A real buyer will explain how they got to the offer and show you comparable sales. Vague numbers with no backup are a red flag.
They are local and reachable
You should be able to talk to a real person, meet them at the property, and reach the same people through closing.
No pressure tactics
Be wary of high-pressure deadlines and demands to sign on the spot. A fair offer holds up to a day of thinking.
No upfront fees, ever
You should never pay a cash buyer anything out of pocket. If someone asks for a fee to make an offer, walk away.
Cash buyer myths, answered honestly
Myth: cash buyers always lowball you.
Some do. A fair buyer shows you the comparable sales and the repair math behind the number, and tells you when listing would net you more. The offer should make sense, not just sound low.
Myth: you have to be desperate to sell for cash.
Plenty of people choose a cash sale simply because they value speed and certainty over squeezing out the last few dollars. An inherited home, a tired rental, or a relocation are practical reasons, not desperate ones.
Myth: there are hidden fees at the end.
There should not be. We charge no commissions or listing fees and cover the standard closing costs. The number we agree on is what you get, minus only what you already owe on the property.
Myth: as-is means they will nickel-and-dime you after inspection.
As-is means as-is. We price the condition into the offer up front, so there is no after-inspection renegotiation or surprise repair credits like a retail deal can bring.
What the San Diego market means for sellers right now
As of the three months ending May 2026, San Diego homes were selling for a median of around $954,000, down about 3% from a year earlier, and going under contract in roughly 23 days on average. That is a market with steady demand but a little more patience required than a year ago. For a clean, move-in-ready home, listing still tends to win on price. For a home that needs work or a seller who cannot wait out a 23-day-plus market followed by an escrow period, a direct cash sale removes the guesswork.
Source: Redfin San Diego housing market, data for the three months ending May 2026. Figures change month to month.
Neighborhoods we buy in
We buy across San Diego County. These areas have their own local pages, and we buy in plenty of places beyond this list, so just ask if you do not see yours.
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What sellers say about working with us
“San Diego Cash Home Offer allowed my family and I to quickly relocate for a job opportunity in another state. The owner, Drew, was very professional, quick to close and knowledgeable. They walked the property, got rehab estimates on a few minor cosmetics, gave us an offer and closed in 21 days. We had to leave some furniture behind and other odds and ends, but we were still able to make it work!”
“Drew was exceptionally helpful in understanding our situation. We needed to sell, had a unique situation, and he walked us through the steps and gave us a fair offer. It's really refreshing to actually talk to the person that is on the website instead of someone who isn't even nearby.”
“Drew really helped me out. My parents passed away and left me with a home out of state.”
From Drew and David’s Google reviews for their home-buying work.
We buy houses San Diego: your questions
Nothing out of pocket. There are no agent commissions and no listing fees, and we cover the standard closing costs through escrow. The cash offer we agree on is what you walk away with, minus any existing mortgage, liens, or back taxes that get cleared at closing.
Whatever condition it is in right now. We buy houses with foundation problems, old roofs, fire or water damage, code issues, half-finished remodels, and homes that have not been touched in decades. You do not need to repair, paint, or even clean it out. Take what you want and leave the rest.
Ask us to show our work, and we will. We base the offer on what comparable homes near you have actually sold for, minus the repairs the home needs and the costs of reselling it. We will walk you through the comps and the repair estimate so the number makes sense. And if listing would net you more, we will tell you that instead of pushing a low cash number.
We are real buyers. Depending on the property and your goals, we may purchase it directly, bring in a partner to close, or, if it serves you better, help you list it. Whatever the path, you get a firm commitment and a real closing, not a maybe.
Yes. We buy occupied rentals and handle the tenant situation after closing, so you do not have to manage move-outs or deal with lease issues. You can sell without disrupting your tenants or waiting for a lease to end.
iBuyers run on software and service fees, and they tend to pass on homes that need real work. We are a local team that looks at your actual house, buys in any condition, and does not charge service fees. You also talk to the same people from the first call to closing.
It is still worth a conversation. Depending on your situation we may be able to work with your lender on a short sale, or point you to the right people. We will be straight with you about what is realistic rather than making a promise we cannot keep.
We can usually present an offer within 24 hours and close in as little as 7 days through a local title and escrow company. If you need more time to move or coordinate, we close on the date that works for you.
See what we can pay for your San Diego house
No fees, no repairs, no obligation. Get a fair cash offer or honest advice on listing.