Questions About Selling Your House for Cash
Straight answers about how we buy houses in Fresno and the Central Valley: fees, timing, repairs, tenants, probate and more.
- ✓Zero fees, zero commissions
- ✓Any condition — leave the repairs to us
- ✓You choose the closing date
- ✓Local, family-owned team
Spark Home Offers buys houses as-is for cash in the Central Valley. You get a fair cash offer in 24 hours, there are no agent commissions or fees, we cover the standard closing costs, and you choose the closing date. The questions below cover the details.
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Tell Us About Your House
Fill out the short form or call/text us. We'll reach out within 24 hours to learn your situation and schedule a quick walkthrough.
Start Here →Get a Fair Cash Offer
After a 5-minute walkthrough, we look at the home's condition and recent nearby sales, then give you a clear cash offer and explain how we got there.
Close When You're Ready
We close at a reputable local title company on the date you choose. We cover the closing costs and you walk away with cash.
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Seller Questions, Answered
How do you come up with your offer?
We walk the house with you (it takes about five minutes), then look at its condition, the repairs it needs, and what similar homes nearby have recently sold for. We'll walk you through the numbers so you can see exactly how we got to our offer.
How fast will I get an offer?
You get a fair cash offer in 24 hours. After you reach out, a member of our local team will reach out within 24 hours, usually much sooner.
Are there any fees or commissions?
No. There are no agent commissions and no fees to work with us. We also cover the standard closing costs, so the offer we agree on is what you can expect to walk away with (minus any existing mortgage or liens on the property).
Who pays the closing costs?
We do. We cover the standard closing costs.
How fast can you close?
Because there's no bank financing, appraisal or inspection contingency, we can often close in about two weeks. If you need more time to move, we can push the closing date out. You pick the date.
Can I choose my closing date?
Yes. You choose the closing date, whether that's in a couple of weeks or a few months, whatever fits your move.
Do I need to make repairs or clean out the house?
No. We buy houses as-is. Take what you want to keep and leave the rest; we'll handle the cleanout and the repairs after closing.
Will there be inspections, appraisals or showings?
No. There's no financing contingency, so there are no lender surprises at the last minute, and there are no showings or open houses.
Am I obligated to accept your offer?
Not at all. Our offer is free and there's no obligation. If selling to us isn't the right fit, we'll still try to point you toward a better option.
Who closes the deal?
We close through a reputable local title company, which handles the paperwork and makes sure the funds and title transfer properly. You'll know exactly where and when you're getting paid.
What kinds of property do you buy?
We buy single-family homes, townhomes, condos, duplexes and small multifamily throughout the Central Valley.
What areas do you buy in?
Our homepage lists seven counties: Fresno, Madera, Tulare, Kings, Merced, Stanislaus and San Joaquin. Towns listed there include Fresno, Clovis, Sanger, Selma, Reedley, Kerman, Fowler, Kingsburg, Madera, Chowchilla, Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Dinuba, Exeter, Hanford, Lemoore, Merced, Atwater, Los Banos, Livingston, Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Stockton, Tracy, Manteca and Lodi.
Can I sell a rental with tenants still living there?
Yes. You can sell with tenants in place, even difficult ones.
Can I sell an inherited house or a house in probate?
Inherited and probate houses are one of the situations we buy, so the family can sell without the cleanup or repairs. In California, a formal probate case is filed in the county where the person who died lived, so talk with a probate attorney about the steps for your estate.
What if the house has liens, back taxes or code violations?
Liens, back taxes and city code violations are among the title and code issues we buy houses with. We cover the standard closing costs, so the offer we agree on is what you can expect to walk away with (minus any existing mortgage or liens on the property).
What does the house need to look like?
Any condition works. Old roof, foundation issues, outdated everything, full of stuff: leave it all.
Will you sell my information?
No. Your info stays private, and we never sell your information.
Who will I work with?
A small, family-owned local team: Jacob Espinoza and Kristian Reardon (Home Buying Specialists), Jess Espinoza (Head of Operations) and Christian Luistro (Executive Assistant). You'll work with real people from your first call to closing day.
When can I reach you?
Call or text 7 days a week.
Still Have a Question?
Ask us directly. A real person on our local team will get back to you within 24 hours, usually much sooner. Call (559) 420-7887 or fill out the form to get started.