Sell Your House Fast in Berkeley, CA. Bungalow, Hillside Home or Rental.
Berkeley sellers own everything from older flatland houses to homes on the slopes toward the hills. Send us the address and get a written cash offer within one business day.
- ✓ Cash offer within one business day
- ✓ Your closing date, your choice
- ✓ No agent commission to you
- ✓ We buy as-is
- ✓ Closing through a California title company
Prefer to talk first? Call us at (833) 330-1625
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Eagle Cash Buyers buys houses in Berkeley, California, for cash, in whatever condition they are in. Send the address, and we send a written offer within one business day. You pick the closing date; most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. We buy mobile homes only when the seller owns the land.
What People Say About Working With Us
Cannot recommend Mr. Oren and his team enough if you have a property or home that you are looking to sell fast. The professionalism and transparency they show is not comparable to other cash home buyers. From the point of initial contact all the way to closing day, the team at Eagle Cash Buyers kept their word with consistent updates throughout the process. Thank you for the integrity you have shown during this time of distress. Highly recommended.
Very accommodating. Made the process easy and not stressful.
Kelly and the remainder of the team worked as swiftly as possible to assist me in my property. Would recommend.
Fast, professional, kind and understanding. Thank you for making this easy.
4.5 from 40 reviews on Google · more reviews · read them all on Google
Hear It From Sellers
Sellers we bought from, in their own words. Under a minute and a half.
Who You Are Dealing With
- 43 states, California among them. We are not a one-county operator and not a lead broker who sells your details on.
- 4.5 stars across 40 Google reviews. Not all of them are five stars. You can read them yourself before you call.
- A named company with a named founder. Who we are, and Oren Sofrin, who founded and runs it.
- A California title company handles the closing. Settlement happens the way any California sale does, with a recorded deed.
- No obligation. An offer is an offer. Turn it down and nothing happens.
Berkeley Homeowners We Help
Berkeley sellers come with very different houses and reasons. Some own an older house they would rather not repair, some are landlords, and some are settling a family property from a distance.
An Older House That Needs Work
If the roof, plumbing or kitchen is past its best, you do not have to pay for repairs or stage the house before you sell. We buy as-is, so you can skip contractors and open houses and look at one written offer instead.
A Rental With Tenants in Place
You do not need to wait for a lease to end or ask anyone to move out. We buy houses with tenants in them. A lease generally passes to the buyer at closing, and how it is handled depends on the lease terms. Because Berkeley has local rental rules, talk to an attorney about your tenants' rights.
Related guide: Selling a Rental Property With Tenants
An Inherited Property
A family home can be hard to manage from far away. We can work with your timeline, and the title company or an attorney will tell you what paperwork the estate needs before closing.
Related guide: How to Sell an Inherited House
Behind on Payments
If you have missed mortgage payments, tell us early. A written offer gives you a number to weigh against your other options. A lender or a housing counselor can explain what your loan allows.
A Divorce or Shared Ownership
When two owners need to sell and neither wants a long listing, a single written offer and a closing date you both agree to can simplify things. Both owners will need to sign, and an attorney can confirm how the proceeds are divided.
Related guide: Selling a House During Divorce
A Move on Your Own Schedule
If you are relocating for work or just want to be done, you choose the closing date. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, and we can go later if you need the extra time.
Tell us about the property and you will hear back within one business day. Send it on a weekend and that means the next business day. There is no pressure either way.
Get My Cash OfferWhat the Numbers Actually Look Like - Cash Sale vs. Listing vs. Instant-Offer Programs
Sellers in Berkeley are right to ask about the net rather than the headline offer price. On a typical listing, agent commission, closing costs, the Documentary Transfer Tax and repairs can all come out before you see a dollar. Here is how the three paths compare.
| Cost or Factor | Eagle Cash Buyers (Cash Sale) | Traditional Listing (Agent) | Instant-Offer Program (iBuyer) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agent Commission | None - $0 | Negotiable, not fixed. For illustration only, a typical 5% to 6% commission on a $1,445,000 sale is about $72,300 to $86,700 | Usually none, though a service fee often applies |
| Repairs Before Sale | None - we buy as-is | Often paid by you before listing, or given back in price, and buyers' inspections often ask for more | Often deductions for repairs after the inspection |
| Documentary Transfer Tax | The City of Berkeley charges its own transfer tax on most real estate sales, in addition to Alameda County's transfer tax. Through 2026 the city lists 1.5% up to $1.7M. It lists 2.5% above $1.7M. Higher, tiered rates start after 2026. The city resets the thresholds every year. Ask a title company which rate fits your closing date (berkeleyca.gov, checked October 2026). Your share is paid from your proceeds, as set out in the purchase agreement and shown on your settlement statement | The same tax applies | The same tax applies |
| Seller Closing Costs | We pay the closing costs, except your share of any transfer tax. Your mortgage payoff, any liens and prorated property taxes are paid from the sale proceeds. | Title, recording and closing fees, plus prorations; amounts vary by contract | A service fee set by each platform |
| Days to Close | Most close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time; you pick the date | Weeks on the market, then weeks more to close, and a financed buyer's loan can still fall through | Set by each platform, and instant-offer programs buy only in some areas |
| Showings and Inspections | No public showings. Walkthroughs and any reinspection are as set out in the agreement | Multiple showings, buyer inspection, possible renegotiation after inspection | Usually a company inspection, often with repair deductions |
| Financing Contingency Risk | No buyer mortgage contingency. Other contract terms still apply | Buyer financing can fall through weeks into the process | Low risk, but platform rules apply |
| Condition Required | We buy as-is - no updates needed | Buyers and agents expect move-in or near-move-in condition for top dollar | Varies - iBuyers often exclude significant distress |
Your actual net depends on your loan payoff, prorations and contract terms. We walk through it with you before you sign anything. Instant-offer terms vary by company and change often.
Skip the listing process. Close on your schedule, in Berkeley, with no agent commission and the closing costs covered, apart from your share of any transfer tax.
See What We'd PayAn Example From a Real Call
One caller, handling an inherited house for a family member, was calling around to several cash buyers to see who offered the most. Our acquisition manager walked through how an offer is worked out instead of asking for it to be taken on faith. She planned to have someone knowledgeable check the numbers, and we think that is exactly the right idea.
Three Steps, From First Call to Closing
Sellers ask whether a cash sale is complicated. Usually it is not: we work with established California closing agents who coordinate the paperwork, and you sign in person or remotely, as the closing agent arranges. Here is how it runs.
Tell Us About Your Property
Call us at (833) 330-1625 or fill out the form on this page. We ask a few basic questions: the address, the condition and your situation. No obligation, no hard pitch. Tell us what you know about the roof, plumbing, foundation and any past damage. See how our closing process works, start to finish.
Receive Your Cash Offer Within One Business Day
We look at the property, recent comparable sales in Berkeley, and the repair costs, which we take off the price rather than asking you to do the work. You get a written cash offer with no agent commission. It shows the price, the contingencies and your estimated net before you sign. To weigh it against a traditional sale, our California page sets out what a listing costs.
Pick Your Closing Date and Get Paid
Once you accept, we open title or escrow with the closing agent, who handles the title search, the loan payoff and the closing paperwork. The Documentary Transfer Tax and every other cost are shown on your settlement statement before closing. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, depending on when the title work clears, or later if you need more time; you pick the date. Anything that could change the price after we agree is written into the agreement, so you can see it before you sign.
Berkeley Housing Market - What the Numbers Say
Zillow's Home Value Index put the typical Berkeley home at $1,445,000 in August 2026, 6.9% higher than a year earlier.
A typical-value figure reflects mid-priced homes across the whole city, not the condition of any one house. Your own house may be worth more or less depending on its size, location and repairs it needs.
A cash offer is built on what a house is worth after the work it needs and the costs of reselling it, so it will usually be lower than a repaired, listed house would bring. In return you skip repairs, showings and a buyer's financing falling through. Compare it with a listing before you decide.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. The figures describe Berkeley as a whole and do not set the value of any one house.
How to Check Out Any Cash Buyer in Berkeley
These questions apply to us too. Any buyer should answer them plainly.
- Ask for proof of funds. A real buyer can show a bank letter or statement quickly. Ask us the same question. If we assign the contract, ask the closing buyer for theirs too.
- Ask whether they intend to assign the contract. Our answer: Eagle may purchase the property itself or, if the purchase agreement permits, assign its contractual rights to another investor or purchasing entity. Any assignment right is stated in the agreement before you sign. Assignment itself is not the problem. What matters is whether the right to assign is disclosed, whether the buyer stays accountable under the agreement, and whether the closing structure and deadlines are clear before you sign. Ask any buyer to put those terms in writing.
- Never pay anything up front. No application fee, no inspection fee, no processing fee. If money is moving from you to the buyer before closing, stop.
- Look the company up. Search the buyer's name in the business registry of the state where it was formed, and check that it is active. Eagle Cash Buyers, LLC is registered in Ohio.
- Get the whole offer in writing before you sign, including who pays closing costs and what happens if the buyer walks.
Where We Buy Houses in Berkeley and Alameda County
We buy across Berkeley and throughout Alameda County, from the flatlands near the bay to the streets climbing toward the hills.
Neighborhoods and areas in Berkeley
West Berkeley
Wikipedia describes West Berkeley as generally the area west of San Pablo Avenue, bordering San Francisco Bay, and says it includes the former town of Ocean View. Housing here sits alongside commercial and mixed-use blocks. If you own a house or a small rental near that mix, tell us what is on the lot and we will make the same one-business-day offer.
South Berkeley
South Berkeley is described by Wikipedia as running roughly from Dwight Way to the Oakland border, between Telegraph Avenue and Sacramento Street or San Pablo Avenue. The Lorin business district is part of its history. Wherever your house sits in South Berkeley, send the address and we will make a written offer within one business day.
North Berkeley
North Berkeley lies north of downtown, from Hearst Avenue to Eunice Street, and includes the Berkeley Rose Garden and John Hinkel Park according to Wikipedia. If you own a house in North Berkeley, send the address and you get a written offer within one business day, with the closing date left to you.
Berkeley Hills
The Berkeley Hills form the city's eastern border with Contra Costa County, and Grizzly Peak, at 1,754 feet, is the highest point on the ridge above Berkeley, per Wikipedia. If your house is up the slope, we still need only the address to start, and you choose the closing date.
Neighborhood details are drawn from public sources, including en.wikipedia.org. Conditions vary from house to house.
Main ZIP codes: 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94707, 94708, 94709, 94710
We also buy in nearby communities
Ready to Sell Your Berkeley Home - Without the Commission or the Repairs?
We buy as-is for cash in Berkeley and across Alameda County, so there is nothing to fix or clean up first. There are no repairs to schedule, no agent commission and no buyer mortgage contingency. You get a written offer within one business day and a closing date you choose, handled by a California closing agent.
We buy houses in Berkeley, CA and throughout Alameda County. Cash offer within one business day. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. No obligation to accept.
Berkeley and Alameda County Seller Questions
Berkeley Home Sellers: What to Know Before Choosing a Cash Offer
Transfer tax, tenants, closing costs, liens and probate, answered briefly.
Who pays closing costs when I sell my Berkeley house to you?
We pay the closing costs on a sale to us, except your share of any transfer tax, and the purchase agreement sets this out. Eagle does not charge you an agent commission on a direct sale to us. Your mortgage payoff and any liens, delinquent taxes, HOA or association balances, agreed prorations and other seller obligations are deducted from your proceeds when applicable. The closing professional provides a settlement statement showing the charges and credits before closing. Transfer, deed, conveyance or similar taxes vary by state and locality. For a sale in Berkeley: The City of Berkeley charges its own transfer tax on most real estate sales, in addition to Alameda County's transfer tax. Through 2026 the city lists 1.5% up to $1.7M. It lists 2.5% above $1.7M. Higher, tiered rates start after 2026. The city resets the thresholds every year. Ask a title company which rate fits your closing date (berkeleyca.gov, checked October 2026), subject to the purchase agreement.
How much money will I actually get from selling my house in Berkeley?
Your net is usually the cash offer minus your mortgage payoff, any liens or back taxes, agreed prorations and your share of the City of Berkeley and Alameda County transfer taxes. We pay the other closing costs and charge no commission. Ask for the written offer and the closing agent's estimated settlement statement to see your net proceeds before you commit.
Can I sell my Berkeley house with a lien or back taxes on it?
Often, yes. Delinquent property taxes and many recorded liens can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing, provided there is enough equity and the required payoff or release can be obtained. The title search or other closing review will identify items that must be paid, released or otherwise resolved. A disputed lien, an unavailable payoff or debts exceeding the available proceeds can delay or prevent closing unless the issue is resolved or the creditor agrees to another arrangement. Tell us what you know upfront so the closing professional can investigate it early.
Do I have to go through probate before I can sell an inherited house in Berkeley?
It depends on how title was held and California law. Property held in the deceased owner's name alone may require probate or another estate procedure before anyone has authority to sign a deed. Property held in a trust or with survivorship rights may pass outside probate. A probate or estate attorney licensed in California should confirm who has authority and which procedure applies. We can evaluate the property and make an offer while that is being established, but we cannot close until someone has legal authority to sign.
Do I still have to make disclosures if I sell my Berkeley house as-is?
Selling a property as-is does not automatically eliminate disclosure obligations under applicable federal, state or local law. Tell us what you know about the roof, plumbing, electrical system, foundation, environmental conditions and any past damage or repairs so we can evaluate the property accurately and address known issues in writing before you sign. California sellers commonly complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement, which may apply to your sale. A real estate attorney licensed in California can confirm which disclosures apply.
Can selling my Berkeley house to you stop a foreclosure?
A sale may help avoid a foreclosure sale if it closes in time and the proceeds are enough to satisfy the required payoff, or if the lender gives written approval to accept less. In California, a home loan secured by a deed of trust is generally foreclosed by a trustee's sale rather than through a court case. We cannot promise to stop or postpone a foreclosure; that depends on the lender or servicer, the trustee or the court, the timing and whether the transaction closes. Contact us as early as possible and bring every notice you have so we can usually tell you whether our expected timeline appears workable. A HUD-approved housing counselor or an attorney licensed in California can explain your legal options and deadlines. Our California page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.
Will Eagle Cash Buyers buy my house itself, or assign the contract?
Eagle may purchase the property itself or, if the purchase agreement permits, assign its contractual rights to another investor or purchasing entity. Any assignment right is stated in the agreement before you sign. The agreement also states the price, closing date or timeline, contingencies and other material terms. The closing is handled by the title company, escrow holder, settlement agent or closing attorney used for the transaction.
Do you buy mobile homes in Berkeley?
Yes, when you own the land the home sits on. We do not buy mobile homes in a park or on a rented lot. If you own both, send the address and we will make an offer.
I have tenants in my Berkeley rental. Can I still sell?
Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place, so no one has to leave first. What happens to the lease depends on its terms, and it generally passes to the buyer at closing. Berkeley has local rental rules, so ask an attorney what applies to your tenants.
Do you buy houses in the hills as well as the flatlands?
Yes. We buy in the Berkeley Hills and in the flatlands, on steep lots and level ones, as-is. The location and the lot go into the offer, but neither decides whether we make one. Send the address and we will review it.
How fast can I get an offer, and when would I close?
You get a written offer within one business day of sending the address. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, and you pick the date. If you need longer, say so and we will plan around it.
What if I want to compare my offer with other cash buyers?
Please do. Comparing offers is a good idea. Ask each buyer for the offer in writing and look at what comes out of it, including who pays closing costs and what happens if the buyer assigns the contract.
Eagle Cash Buyers is not a law firm, title company or tax advisor. This information is general and is not legal, title or tax advice. Laws, procedures and transaction costs vary by state and locality, and the purchase agreement and closing documents control each transaction.
