Sell a House As-Is in Mar Vista, CA
- Foreclosure, inherited, tenants, damage — we buy it
- Zero fees, zero commissions, zero closing costs
- No obligation — turn the offer down and owe us nothing
As-Is Means As-Is
No repairs, no punch list, no renegotiation after inspection. We buy Mar Vista houses exactly as they stand.
Cash Home Buyers CA buys Mar Vista houses in their current condition, whether that is an untouched 1950s tract house north of Venice Boulevard or a dingbat building south of it that has not been updated in decades. Selling as-is means you make no repairs, and our offer already accounts for the property’s condition, so there is no inspection-driven renegotiation afterward.
What As-Is Actually Covers
As-is means we are not asking you to complete any repairs, cosmetic or structural, before closing. It does not mean disclosure obligations disappear. California law still requires a Transfer Disclosure Statement describing known material defects, and we ask about the same things a traditional buyer’s inspector would look for — roof age, plumbing and electrical condition, foundation issues, and any water intrusion — so we can account for them in the offer rather than asking you to fix them.
Where As-Is Matters Most in Mar Vista
North of Venice Boulevard, several tracts of mid-century modern houses on streets like Beethoven, Meier and Moore were built with materials and systems typical of the 1950s and 60s — original knob-and-tube or early romex wiring, cast iron or galvanized plumbing, and single-pane windows. Those items can trigger a lender’s appraisal condition or an inspection contingency renegotiation in a financed sale. Selling as-is for cash means none of that applies; we buy the house with its original systems intact.
The City’s 9A Report and Retrofit Requirements Still Apply
Selling as-is does not exempt a Mar Vista seller from Los Angeles’ point-of-sale requirements. Before closing, the seller must still provide the Department of Building and Safety’s Report of Residential Property Records (the 9A report), along with certifications for a seismic gas shutoff valve, low-flow plumbing fixtures, and working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. We handle ordering the 9A report during escrow and factor any retrofit work called for by it into the transaction rather than asking you to complete it yourself beforehand.
What As-Is Does Not Mean
As-is is not a way to hide known problems, and it does not remove your legal disclosure obligations under California’s Transfer Disclosure Statement requirements. It also does not mean we will not ask questions about the property — a clear picture of the condition helps us make an accurate offer the first time, rather than adjusting it later. The difference from a retail sale is simply that repairs and cosmetic work are not a condition of the sale.
As-Is for Rent-Stabilized Buildings, Too
South of Venice Boulevard, many of Mar Vista’s small apartment buildings and dingbats are subject to the city’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance if built on or before October 1, 1978. Deferred maintenance is common in older rent-stabilized stock, and we evaluate those buildings as-is as well, without requiring capital improvements or unit turnovers before we buy.
Get an As-Is Offer
Call or text (424) 493-4424 or use the form above with a description of the property’s condition. We will send a written, no-obligation offer within 24 to 48 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to fix anything before you buy my house?
No. We buy the property in its current condition, and our offer already reflects any repairs or updates it would need.
Do I still have to disclose problems with the house?
Yes. California’s Transfer Disclosure Statement requirements still apply to an as-is sale. We simply do not require you to fix what you disclose.
What about the city’s 9A report and retrofit requirements?
We order the 9A report during escrow and account for any required retrofits, such as a seismic gas shutoff valve or low-flow fixtures, in the transaction rather than asking you to complete them first.
Will you buy a house with old wiring or plumbing?
Yes. Original 1950s and 1960s systems are common in Mar Vista’s mid-century houses, and we evaluate the property with those systems in mind.
Can I sell an occupied rent-stabilized building as-is?
Yes. We buy rent-stabilized buildings as-is and with the tenancy in place, without requiring repairs or unit turnovers first.
Selling a house in Mar Vista: what to know
A few local details that shape timing and net proceeds when you sell in Mar Vista.
County & probate court
Mar Vista is a City of Los Angeles neighborhood in Los Angeles County. Probate and trust matters for Mar Vista properties are heard by the Superior Court for Los Angeles County, and deeds are recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder.
Transfer tax
Los Angeles County charges a documentary transfer tax of $1.10 per $1,000 of the sale price. The City of Los Angeles adds $4.50 per $1,000, and Measure ULA adds 4% on sales above roughly $5 million (5.5% above roughly $10 million). When you sell to us, we pay the standard closing costs.
Tenant & rent rules
Rental homes in Mar Vista can fall under the Los Angeles Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO), which limits rent increases and requires just cause for most evictions, in addition to the statewide Tenant Protection Act (AB 1482). We buy tenant-occupied homes and take over the leases at closing.
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