Sell your Palo Alto house as-is, for cash
We are a local company based in San Jose that buys houses in Palo Alto directly from owners with our own funds. You get a written cash offer, you pick the closing date, and you do not repair, clean or show the home. We are investors buying for ourselves, not real estate agents, so there is no listing and no commission.
The Palo Alto market right now
Single-family homes in Palo Alto sold for a median of $4,168,500 in September 2026, across 40 sales, and took an average of 16 days to sell, according to the Santa Clara County Association of Realtors (SCCAOR), September 2026 report. Palo Alto has the highest prices in our area, and updated homes sell quickly. A cash sale fits older homes that need major work, inherited homes, and owners who value privacy and a fixed date.
Situations we see often in Palo Alto
- Original Eichler and older homes. Palo Alto has many Eichlers and homes from the 1940s and 1950s. Major systems and roof work are priced into our offer, so you do not take on a remodel.
- Inherited homes and property taxes. Under California’s Proposition 19, an inherited home is generally reassessed to market value unless a child moves in as their main home. A CPA can tell you what applies to you.
- Long-time owners moving on. You can sell without staging or open houses and choose your closing date.
- Homes with tenants. You do not need the home vacant to sell to us.
- Behind on payments. If you have received a Notice of Default, you have more options than selling, and a free HUD-approved housing counselor can walk you through them. If you do decide to sell to us, your contract includes every cancellation right California law gives homeowners in foreclosure.
How it works
- Tell us about the house. A few questions online or one phone call.
- Get a written offer. We walk through the home once, then send the offer in writing with how we reached the number.
- Close when you are ready. A local title and escrow company handles the closing.
Questions Palo Alto owners ask us
Is a cash sale right for a Palo Alto home?
Only for some homes. If your house is updated and you have time, listing it will usually bring more. A cash sale makes sense when the house needs major work, or certainty and privacy matter more to you than the last dollar.
Can I sell a house that has tenants in it?
Yes. We can buy with the tenant in place. California tenant protections stay in force after the sale, and we follow them.
Will I get less than listing with an agent?
Often, yes, if your home is updated and you have time to prepare and show it. A cash sale trades some price for speed, certainty and no repairs. We will tell you plainly if listing looks like the better choice for you.
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