Selling without an agent

Sell your house without a realtor, and skip the showings.

Listing usually means commissions, repairs, showings and months of waiting. Sell directly to us instead: one walkthrough, one offer, and a closing date you choose.

  • No agent commission, and we cover standard closing costs
  • One walkthrough instead of repeat showings
  • Close in as little as 7 days, or later
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Listing vs. selling direct

What changes when you skip the listing

You can sell a house without a realtor in California. You can sell it yourself or sell directly to a buyer like us, and escrow and title still handle the closing. The trade-off is simple: you skip commissions, showings and repairs, and a listing may bring a higher price.

1

No commission

A traditional listing usually costs 6% or more plus closing costs. Selling to us there's no commission and no fee, and we cover the standard closing costs.

2

No repairs or staging

Listings usually need work first. We buy as-is.

3

No months on the market

A listing locks you in for 3 to 6 months or more with no sure closing date. We close in as little as 7 days, or when you're ready.

4

It's still your choice

Plenty of people get our number, decide to list with an agent instead, and that's a perfectly good outcome. At least you'll know.

Run your own numbers

How to compare selling direct with listing

1

Start with the likely list price

Use recent sales of similar homes nearby, in similar condition.

2

Take out the selling costs

A listing usually costs 6% or more plus closing costs. On an $800,000 sale, 6% is $48,000. That is an example, not your number.

3

Add repairs and waiting

Include repairs, staging and the mortgage, taxes and insurance you would pay during 3 to 6 months or more on the market.

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Compare it with a direct offer

Now compare what you would walk away with. If listing nets you more and you have time, list it.

Your three ways to sell

List with an agent

Usually the most exposure. You pay commission, and you handle repairs, showings and an unknown timeline.

Sell it yourself

You skip the listing commission, but you handle pricing, showings and buyers yourself.

Sell direct to a buyer

With us there is one walkthrough, no commission or repairs, and a date you pick. A listing may still bring a higher price.

How it works

Three steps, at your pace

There's no pressure to decide anything, and nothing is binding until you say so.

1

Tell us about the house

Fill out the form or call us. We'll ask a few questions about the property and your situation — it takes about two minutes.

2

We look at it and make an offer

We check recent sales nearby and what the place actually needs, then walk you through our number in plain terms. Usually within 24 hours.

3

You pick the closing date

Take the offer or don't. If you do, we open escrow and close when it works for you — next week or a few months out.

The difference

Why choose Golden Grove over other homebuyers?

Most homebuyers cause more problems than they solve. Here's how we're different.

Traditional Listing

PricingSet by you, can drop
Once you signLocked in for 3–6+ months
Fees6%+, plus closing costs
RepairsUsually required first
ClosingUnknown timeline
After walkthroughRepeat showings
If you change your mindCan back out, may owe fees

Golden Grove Homebuyers

PricingBased on real, recent sales
Once you signThe number holds. No cuts
FeesNone — we cover closing costs
RepairsNone. We buy as-is
ClosingAs little as 7 days
After walkthroughOne visit, then done
If you change your mindFair and reasonable, never predatory

Other Cash Buyers

PricingOften a lowball or a wild guess
Once you signLast-minute price reductions
FeesNot always clear upfront
RepairsAs-is (usually)
ClosingWhen they feel like it
After walkthroughEither constant pressure or radio silence
If you change your mindContracts can lock you in
Why sellers work with us

The number we give you is the number you get

01

Accurate pricing

Priced from real, recent sales — not a guess.

02

Fast responses

You'll hear from us same day, not next week.

03

Straight answers

Ask us anything — we'll tell you straight.

04

Hands-off if you want

Sign, hand us a key, we handle the rest.

Who we help

Whatever's going on, we've probably seen it

We buy houses in situations most buyers walk away from. None of it surprises us, and none of it is a problem.

Inherited or probate property
Behind on payments or facing foreclosure
Divorce or a change at home
Relocating or a new job
Repairs you don't want to make
Fire or water damage
Code violations or open permits
Vacant house you don't want
Downsizing or retiring
Buying real homes on real streets across Orange County, the San Gabriel Valley, and beyond Cash offers in 24 hours Close in as little as 7 days No repairs, no fees, no commissions Real people, real offer
Who you're talking to

Real people, real offer

Golden Grove is a small team that buys houses across Orange County and the surrounding areas. Between us we've closed 500+ homes in Southern California — almost all of them in the same neighborhoods we're buying in today.

That means when we give you a number, we can tell you exactly how we got there. We're not going to pressure you, and we're not going to tie up your house and then come back asking for a discount. If our offer isn't the right fit, we'll tell you that too.

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Questions

Straight answers

Is it legal to sell a house without a realtor in California?
Yes. You can sell directly to a buyer. Escrow and title still handle the closing, the same as any sale.
Will I get less than listing with an agent?
Sometimes the listed price is higher, but commissions, repairs and months of carrying costs come out of it. Compare the net amount you'd walk away with. We'll show you how our number was built.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. There's no commission and no fee to us, and we cover the standard closing costs.
Who handles the paperwork without a realtor?
Escrow and title still handle the closing, the same as any sale. You can ask an attorney to review anything you are unsure about.
How do I know what my house is worth without an agent?
Look at recent sales of similar homes nearby. We also show you the sales behind our number, and you can compare it with any other opinion.
Can I get an offer and still list with an agent?
Yes. Plenty of people get our number and then decide to list. There is no obligation.
How fast can you actually close?
As little as seven days if the title is clear and you're ready to move. Most sales land somewhere between two and four weeks. If you need longer — a few months, or time to find your next place — that's completely fine. You pick the date.
How do you come up with the offer?
We look at what comparable homes nearby have actually sold for recently and subtract what we would invest into potential repairs and upgrades. Then we walk you through those numbers so you can see exactly how we got there.
Are you going to lowball me?
No. We make fair market value offers dependent on the condition of the home and the terms of the sale. Our goal is to get you the best price AND provide you speed and certainty, all while not spending a dollar on repairs, commissions, or closing costs.
Do I need to clean or fix anything?
No. Leave what you don't want — furniture, junk, whatever's in the garage. We handle it. You don't need to paint, repair, stage, or even sweep.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. There's no commission and no fee to us, and we cover the standard closing costs. Existing loans, liens, or unpaid property taxes are paid out of your proceeds at closing, same as any sale — we'll show you exactly what that looks like before you sign anything.
What kinds of houses do you buy?
Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and small multi-unit properties across Orange County and Southern California, in any condition and any situation.
Is the offer really no-obligation?
Yes. Getting an offer costs you nothing and commits you to nothing. Plenty of people get a number from us, decide to list with an agent instead, and that's a perfectly good outcome. At least you'll know what your options are worth.
Where we buy

Across Orange County and beyond

Orange County

Garden Grove · Anaheim · Santa Ana · Fullerton · La Habra · La Habra Heights · Brea · Buena Park · Orange · Huntington Beach · Fountain Valley · Tustin · Villa Park · Westminster · Cypress · Stanton · Los Alamitos · Placentia · Yorba Linda · Newport Beach · Laguna Beach · Laguna Niguel · Dana Point · San Clemente

Los Angeles County

West Covina · La Puente · Walnut · Downey · Norwalk · La Mirada · Whittier · Cerritos · Diamond Bar · Rowland Heights · Hacienda Heights

Inland Empire

Riverside · San Bernardino · Ontario · Rancho Cucamonga · Corona · Fontana · Moreno Valley · Redlands · Menifee · Murrieta · Temecula

Ventura County

Oxnard · Ventura · Camarillo · Thousand Oaks · Simi Valley · Fillmore · Santa Paula

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