Sell Your House Fast in Redwood City, CA. From Redwood Shores to the Hills.

Redwood City mixes waterfront homes in Redwood Shores, neighborhoods along Highway 101 and hillside houses toward Farm Hill. Send us the address and we will review it and send 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 title or escrow company or a closing attorney

Prefer to talk first? Call us at (833) 330-1625

Selling near Redwood Shores or Farm Hill? Send us the street address.

Written offer within one business day. No obligation.

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Can you sell a house in Redwood City for cash? In short, yes: a house in Redwood City can be sold to us for cash in any condition, and once we have the address you get a written cash offer within one business day. Whether Eagle makes an offer depends on the area, the value and whether the numbers work, not on condition. We can close in as little as 21 to 42 days once the title work has cleared, or later if you need more time. You pick the date. There is no agent commission on a direct sale to us, and 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.

What People Say About Working With Us

Jana OdellRated 5 out of 5
Eagle Cash Buyers were the best company that I have worked with. The process took about 6 weeks and was closed. Everything was upfront and I was told what was being done every step of the way. This company is highly recommended.
Jamie LeblancRated 5 out of 5
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.
Tomas SatasRated 5 out of 5
Oren and the Eagle Cash Buyers team were extremely efficient throughout the entire sales process. Oren answered my calls day and night unlike other people that I have worked with before. He was very attentive to all my concerns and completely put my mind at ease. I am really looking forward to working with him again and highly recommend Oren plus his team.
Nancy RectorRated 5 out of 5
I had a great experience and they are wonderful to work with. Very understanding with my goals.

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Hear It From Sellers

Sellers we bought from, in their own words. Under a minute and a half.

Who We Are

Eagle Cash Buyers, LLC is an Ohio-registered company. Homeowners in 43 states, including California, can request a written cash offer from Eagle. Settlement is handled through a title or escrow company. Oren Sofrin founded the company and runs it. More about us.

Who Sells to Us in Redwood City

Redwood City sellers come with very different houses and reasons. Some are selling an inherited home, some are moving to the next house, and some own a rental or a place that needs work.

Selling One House While Buying the Next

If your next purchase depends on this sale, tell us your timing. At Eagle, the closing date can be set around your own move. A signed purchase agreement is something you can ask for and show the agent on your next purchase; many accept it, though not all do.

An Inherited House

If you inherited a Redwood City house, you may be handling it from far away and with other family members. We can review the property and make an offer while the estate is sorted out. Closing needs someone with legal authority to sign, so a probate or estate attorney licensed in California should confirm who that is.

Related guide: How to Sell an Inherited House

A House That Needs Work

Older houses can need a roof, plumbing, electrical or foundation work, and repairs on the open market often become price cuts or cancelled contracts. We can buy a house in any condition when the numbers work. Our offer takes the condition into account, and you generally do not need to make repairs before a sale to us.

A Rental With Tenants in Place

You generally do not have to ask tenants to leave before you sell to us. The lease generally passes to the buyer at closing, and how it is handled depends on the lease terms. Tell us about the rent and the lease dates when you send the address.

Related guide: Selling a Rental Property With Tenants

A Sale You Need to Time Yourself

Some sellers need to close quickly and others need months. Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. You pick the date.

Back Taxes, Liens or Missed Payments

Delinquent taxes and many recorded liens can be paid from the sale proceeds at closing if there is enough equity. If you have fallen behind on the mortgage, contact us early and bring every notice you have. A HUD-approved housing counselor or a California attorney can explain your options and deadlines.

Related guide: Selling a Home With Liens or Back Taxes

Two Ways to Sell in Redwood City, and What Each Costs

Most of the gap comes down to three things.

CostSelling to UsListing With an Agent
CommissionNothing, on a direct saleCommission is usually between 5% and 6% and negotiable. For illustration only, about $93,900 to $112,700 on a $1,878,300 sale
Documentary Transfer TaxCounty tax of $0.55 per $500 of value (about $1.10 per $1,000); some charter cities add their own. Your share is paid from your proceeds, as set out in the purchase agreement and shown on your settlement statementThe same tax applies
Days to closeMost sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time.Market time plus the buyer's loan

Our Cash Buyers vs iBuyers guide covers instant-offer programs.

An Example From a Real Call

One homeowner who contacted us was selling one house while the next purchase depended on it, and feared having nowhere to go. Our transaction coordinator explained that the timeline could stretch around the seller's move rather than force a close. The homeowner was also told a signed purchase agreement could be sent to show other real estate professionals that money was coming, which many agents accept.

How a Cash Sale Works

Home in the Redwood City, CA area
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Sellers often ask what happens after the first call. A title or escrow company coordinates the closing documents. The title or escrow company arranges for you to sign in person or remotely.

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Tell Us What You Are Selling

Fill out the form here or call us at (833) 330-1625. We ask a few questions: the address, the condition and your situation. No pressure and no obligation. Share what you know about repairs and past damage. See how our closing process works, start to finish.

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Receive Your Cash Offer Within One Business Day

Recent sales of comparable houses in Redwood City are the starting point. We take off the repairs and our costs to hold and resell the house. It is written down, with the price, the terms and your estimated net. Our California page explains what a listing costs, so you can compare.

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Choose the Closing Date

After you say yes, the title or escrow company gets the file. From there, the title search, the payoff and the closing papers are taken care of. The Documentary Transfer Tax and the other costs appear on your settlement statement before closing. You set the closing date.

Redwood City Home Prices

The typical Redwood City home was valued at $1,878,300 in August 2026 by Zillow's Home Value Index, 5.6% higher than a year earlier. The figure covers all homes in the middle price tier, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

$1,878,300
Typical House Value (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026)
+5.6%
12-Month Change, Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026

Think of a typical-value figure as a citywide midpoint for mid-priced homes, not a verdict on your own property. Cash offers generally sit below what a fully renovated home could reach with a patient search, since the buyer absorbs the work and the risk of reselling. The trade is that you avoid contractors, showings and the stretch of waiting while a buyer's financing comes together.

As an illustration only, and not a quote: on a home that sold for $1,878,300, an agent commission usually between 5% and 6% would come to roughly $93,900 to $112,700, and it is negotiable and depends on the agent. Eagle does not charge you an agent commission when you sell your house directly to us.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. It is a figure for the whole city. A particular house is priced on its own.

How to Check Out Any Cash Buyer in Redwood City

  1. Deeds are recorded in San Mateo County. Search the buyer's name there.
  2. The BBB is worth a look too. Our rating there is A+.
  3. Our guide lists the red flags and the questions to ask: are cash home buyers legit?

Our Buying Area: Redwood City and San Mateo County

We review houses across Redwood City and San Mateo County, from the waterfront in Redwood Shores to the neighborhoods along Highway 101 and the hills inland.

Neighborhoods and areas in Redwood City

Redwood Shores

Redwood Shores is a waterfront community built up from reclaimed bay marshland in the 1960s, with lagoons and waterways. Homes there range from single-family houses to townhomes, condominiums and apartments. If you own a townhome or condo, tell us about any association dues or unpaid balances; an unpaid balance is usually paid from the proceeds at closing, as shown on your settlement statement.

Friendly Acres

Friendly Acres stretches along Highway 101 southeast of Woodside Road, according to Wikipedia's Redwood City article. Houses here vary by street and by age. For a seller, the useful step is simply to send the address, because the offer depends on the individual house and not on the area name.

Farm Hill

Farm Hill is described as the neighborhood furthest inland in Redwood City, next to the unincorporated Emerald Lake Hills area. Hillside lots can have steps, slopes or limited access, so tell us about access to the house and we will take it into account when we review it.

Emerald Lake Hills (Emerald Hills)

Emerald Lake Hills, also called Emerald Hills, is a census-designated place in unincorporated San Mateo County, in the hills between Woodside, Redwood City and San Carlos. Because it is outside city limits, county procedures rather than the city's may apply, so ask your title or escrow company which rules cover your address.

The neighborhood notes come from public sources such as en.wikipedia.org. Houses on the same street can differ a lot.

Main ZIP codes: 94061, 94062, 94063, 94065

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Want a Cash Offer on Your House in Redwood City?

Leave the repairs and the clean-out to us. We buy in Redwood City and across San Mateo County. You pay no agent commission, and our offer does not depend on a mortgage. Expect a written offer within one business day. The closing date is yours to pick.

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Redwood City Seller Questions

Selling a House in Redwood City: Questions Worth Asking First

Offers, closing, disclosure, liens, inherited houses and rentals, answered briefly.

How do you calculate a cash offer on a Redwood City home?

Most cash buyers work backward from what the house would sell for after it is fixed up, then subtract repairs, holding and resale costs and a margin for risk. We review the address, may ask to walk through the house, and send a written cash offer within one business day. There is no obligation to accept it.

Do you buy houses in every part of Redwood City?

We review houses throughout Redwood City, including Redwood Shores, Friendly Acres and Farm Hill. We can buy a house in any condition when the numbers work, but we do not promise to buy every property. Whether we can make an offer depends on the house, its title and whether the numbers work.

Do I still have to make disclosures if I sell my Redwood City 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.

Who handles the closing in California, and do I need an attorney?

Closing is handled by a title or escrow company. In California that is commonly an escrow company. It checks the title, arranges payoffs and gives you a settlement statement before you sign. Eagle is not a law firm, so ask a California attorney if you want legal advice on your sale.

Can I sell my Redwood City 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 Redwood City?

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.

Can selling my Redwood City 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. 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.

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.

How is Eagle Cash Buyers different from an iBuyer platform?

Eagle is a real estate investment company, not a listing platform or an agent. We make a written offer after reviewing the house, and the purchase agreement states the price, the closing date and the other terms before you sign. At Eagle, the seller chooses the closing date. You can compare our offer with any other.

How fast can I close?

Most sales close in 21 to 42 days, or later if you need more time. You pick the date. The timeline depends on title, liens, mortgage payoffs and the closing provider.

Can I sell before I have found my next house?

Often, yes. The closing date can be set around your move, and a signed purchase agreement is something you can ask for and show other real estate professionals as evidence that money is coming. Many agents accept it, though not all do. Nothing is binding until you and Eagle sign a purchase agreement.

Do you buy mobile homes in Redwood City?

We buy mobile homes only when they are sold together with the land they sit on. If that describes your property, send the address and we will review it.

Why sell for cash instead of listing in Redwood City?

Two things decide this: whether you have the time to wait out a sale, and whether you have the money to put the house right first. Where you have both, listing with a good local agent may bring a higher price, and we can usually say so. Where one is missing, a cash sale avoids repairs, showings and months of carrying costs.

What if I have tenants in the house?

We can review a house with tenants in place. Send us the rent and the lease dates with the address, and we will tell you whether we can make an offer and what it would be.

Who pays closing costs when I sell my Redwood City 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 Redwood City: county tax of $0.55 per $500 of value (about $1.10 per $1,000); some charter cities add their own, subject to the purchase agreement.

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.

Oren Sofrin

Reviewed by Oren Sofrin, Founder and CEO of Eagle Cash Buyers

Oren has more than ten years in real estate, and he and the Eagle team have completed over 1,000 transactions. His market commentary has been quoted by MSN, Yahoo Finance, GOBankingRates and BiggerPockets. Last reviewed October 2026.

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