Sell a House As-Is in Corona del Mar, 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, Including the Original Systems
No repairs, no permits pulled first, no Coastal Development Permit to chase before you sell.
What “As-Is” Actually Means
Selling as-is means we buy the property in its current condition, whatever that is, without asking you to complete repairs, pull permits, or pass an inspection first. It does not mean you get to skip disclosing known material defects, and it does not mean the price ignores condition. It means the responsibility for repairs and remodeling shifts to the buyer after closing instead of sitting on your shoulders before you can sell.
Why As-Is Matters More in Corona del Mar
Much of Corona del Mar’s housing stock was built between 1940 and 1969, with a further wave of construction from 1970 to 1999, small cottages on tight lots mixed in with complete rebuilds. Many of the original cottages still have their original electrical panels, galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, or foundation work that a lender’s appraiser and inspector will flag on a financed sale. Updating any of that before selling can mean months of contractor scheduling, and because Corona del Mar sits within the California Coastal Zone, a significant remodel or rebuild near the bluff or beach can also require a Coastal Development Permit on top of the city’s standard building permits, adding real time most sellers would rather avoid.
What We Look At Instead of Asking You to Fix
- Age and condition of major systems — electrical, plumbing, roof and foundation — priced into the offer rather than required before closing.
- Lot size and layout, since Corona del Mar’s original lots are often as narrow as 30 feet with limited or no off-street parking.
- Deferred maintenance of any kind, cosmetic or structural.
- Tenancy, liens, or title questions, which we can often work through during escrow rather than before an offer.
What You Do Not Need to Do
You do not need to update the kitchen, replace flooring, repaint, landscape, or clear out belongings before requesting an offer. You also do not need to pull permits or start a Coastal Development Permit application for us to make a written offer. We evaluate the property as it stands and send that offer within 24 to 48 hours.
Have a property that needs real work? Call or text (424) 493-4424 or use the form above, and we will look at it as-is.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to disclose problems even in an as-is sale?
Yes, California law still requires disclosure of known material defects. As-is means we do not require you to fix them, not that they go undisclosed.
What if my house still has original 1950s wiring or plumbing?
That is common in Corona del Mar’s older cottages, and we account for it in the offer rather than asking you to replace it first.
Do I need a Coastal Development Permit to sell as-is?
No. A CDP typically applies to significant remodels, rebuilds or new construction near the coast, not to selling the property in its current condition.
Can I sell as-is if the home has deferred maintenance or damage?
Yes. Deferred maintenance and damage are exactly the kind of condition an as-is cash sale is built to handle.
Will selling as-is cost me more in fees?
No. On a direct purchase from us there are no agent commissions charged by us, and the contract specifies any other costs up front.
Seller Guides
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