Sell Your Oakland House for Cash. Fire Damage, Tenants or Probate.

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 Oakland: Alameda County's documentary transfer tax applies, and the City of Oakland adds its own real property transfer tax, with tiered rates that rise with the sale price; the city's page lists each tier (oaklandca.gov, checked October 2026), subject to the purchase agreement.

We can buy a house in any condition when the numbers work, including one with fire, smoke or water damage. Whether we can make an offer depends on the house and the numbers. Send the address and photos if you have them, and we tell you whether we can make an offer. For insurance questions, ask your own carrier or adjuster.

We can review it as it is. If the numbers work, we make an offer that reflects the condition, and you do not need to fix anything first. A licensed professional or the City of Oakland can tell you what your own records require.

Often yes. If the numbers work, we can buy a house with tenants in it, and the lease generally passes to the buyer at closing. What happens depends on the lease terms and on local tenant rules, so check with a California attorney about your situation.

Yes, when the mobile home is sold together with the land it sits on. If you own both, send us the address and we review it.

We review houses across Oakland, if the numbers work. A seller in any part of the city can send an address and we tell you whether we can make an offer. We look at the property itself, not the name of the area.

It depends on your offer, your mortgage payoff and any liens or back taxes. A cash offer from Eagle has no fees, and we pay the closing costs except your share of any transfer tax, which in Oakland includes the city's own transfer tax, and your mortgage payoff, any liens and prorated property taxes are paid from the sale proceeds. You also keep the agent commission you would otherwise owe on a listing.

It can be, when speed and choosing your own closing date matter more to you than waiting for the highest listing price. A cash offer skips repairs, showings and an agent commission, and you pick the closing date. A listing may bring a higher price in some cases, so compare both before you decide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. At Eagle, we can help only if there are at least 3 weeks before the auction date and you can send paperwork quickly and help the title company close fast. Our California page explains how the foreclosure process generally works in the state.

A title or escrow company runs the title search, holds the funds and records the sale. In California, that is usually an escrow or title company. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. You pick the date.