Frequently Asked Questions

1) Who are you?

I am Sheldon. I am the owner of Visionary House Buyers, a small family-owned business. I am a dedicated, hard working real estate professional who also has a background in customer service. In short, I like to make sure people are satisfied with their needs.

You can visit my page About Us to learn more about me, what I do, and who I serve. But in short, I’m down to earth, pleasant, and honest . 

2) What do you do?

I’m a local real estate buyer. I buy houses in the state of California in any condition. I am a great alternative if you don’t have time to deal with the hassle of selling your house the traditional way. If time is not a factor, we are also great if you don’t want to list your house through an agent.

3) Is a “We Buy Houses” company right for me? 

If you want to sell your house fast and be given a fair price, then working with a “We Buy Houses” company is a great option. However, it’s still your personal preference. 

But what we can say is: “We are not desperate for your business.”

Most people we work with are not desperate to sell their house at all. Nor did they need to escape a foreclosure. They simply didn’t want to deal with the hassle of working with a real estate agent to prep their house for sale. Other people just want to keep the process smooth and easy so they can move to their new house or move out of state for their new career. 

Even though we buy houses in California in any condition, we are also professionals that guide our clients to the best solution. So give us a try, see if we can buy your house with cash. If we aren’t a good fit, we will direct you to the best solution that’s right for you.

4) Why should I choose you?

You honestly don’t have to choose us. We are not desperate to buy your house to flip for a profit.

So we won’t tell you why you should choose us. After all, you have many places to choose. However, I will tell you why we are different from the rest: 

We Focus on Your Needs

You have an end goal you want to accomplish, which is to sell your house for cash. We will focus on making that happen for you, while guiding you throughout the process so that you are comfortable working with us. Not only that, but you will feel confident knowing someone cares about your needs. That person (Sheldon) will work tooth and nail to move your house to the closing table and get you paid.

We Are Service Based

Our profession is to buy houses locally, but it is also to serve our clients to the fullest extent. We as a company believe that by helping others get what they want, we will get back ten fold. We do good onto our seller clients to ensure we make them feel important.

We Deliver Results

We don’t just talk about what we plan to do for distressed homeowners. We actually deliver on our promise. When we say we will call at a certain time, we do so. When we say we will present you a fair cash offer for your house, we will. And when we say that we will close in the timeline of your choosing, that is a promise we will deliver. After all, again our focus is on you and your needs.

5) Are you going to list my house for sale on the MLS?

We won’t list your house on the MLS. We are not licensed agents. Our primary focus is to purchase your house with cash so we can remodel and resale it for a profit. There are different solutions to how we can buy your house. Ways include seller financing, purchasing subject to the existing mortgage, or buying your house in cash. These are all options that will ensure you get money in your pocket!

6) What makes you different from an agent?

Real estate agents don’t buy your house. They simply enter into an agreement with you to represent you. At that point, their obligation is to get your house sold to a retail buyer.

Even though selling your house through an agent can potentially make you more money, it can also take longer. Listing your house with an agent also includes paying commissions, fees, and closing costs. 

However, we are real estate buyers with cash reserves who can skip the process of listing with an agent.

That said, working with us means you can skip all of the paperwork, the prepping of your house, the appraisals, the numerous showings, and bank requirements. We can simply focus on jumping into the offer, the purchase agreement, and the sale of your house so you can have your cash in hand. 

7) How does this work?

The amazing thing is that the process of buying your house with cash is simple and fast. It all starts with taking a leap of faith and filling out our form, or giving us a call at 916-229-8367 

But what happens after filling out your form?

We will connect with you to learn more about your house. We discover what upgrades or repairs that are needed on your house, and then come up with the current market value when sold. We then present you an offer in its current condition.

If the offer works for you, we then take our agreement to escrow for them to quickly close the house and give you your cash. 

To see in detail how this all works, including how the offer is determined, please go to our How it Works page.

8) Do I have any obligations from filling out your form?

You have no obligations with us after filling out the form. You have options you can choose from in how you sell your house. We are legitimate house buyers who won’t scam or take advantage of your situation. We are real hard working, everyday people just like you.

We are just looking to be a good fit for you, so you have nothing to lose. Receiving your cash offer  from us for your house is easy and takes little time . So you have a lot to gain. If you accept our offer then get ready to receive your cash quickly!  But know we will never push you to do anything you’re not comfortable with. And if you don’t accept our offer, then we will guide you to a different option.

9) Is there a lot of paperwork involved?

Should you accept our cash offer for your house, there is minimal paperwork involved. The only paperwork involved is a purchase agreement and some escrow documents and title paperwork. The purchase agreement we would sign and take to our trusted title company. They will then give you escrow and title documents for you to sign. So at closing, your cash will be delivered to you! It’s a very simple and straightforward process!

10) How soon can you buy my house? 

We can buy houses as fast as 7 days. So we can close soon if you are ready to leave with your cash in hand. Depending on your needs and your timeline, you have options. We can even close at the time you want, while allowing you to pay us rent while you prepare yourself to move. We will even help you move!

We accommodate our client's needs and we are flexible. So we can buy your house in 7 days, 30 days, 60 days. The choice is yours. You can count on us to perform!

11) Are there any fees or commissions to work with you?

We charge you no fees or commissions. We pay for all costs from buying your house. We make our money once we rehab and sell the house for profit.

12) If you provide me an offer, am I obligated to take it?

You are not obligated to take our cash offer for your house. It’s a 100%, no-obligation offer. We won’t push you to make that decision. The choice is completely yours!

13) How do you determine the price to offer on my house?

Here is how we determine the amount to offer for your house: 

We Determine The Market Value of Your Home

It all starts with a CMA (or Comparable Market Analysis). We take your house and compare it to other houses within a 1 mile radius that have sold within the last 3-6 months. We compare other sold properties based on similar style, stories, build year, square footage, number of beds and baths, etc.

We Calculate The Cost of Repairs

We take what your house can be sold for on the market in an upgraded state, then we work backwards. When we walkthrough your house, we identify all repairs needed. We then calculate the costs of all repairs and upgrades needed through the help of a trusted contractor. We tend to keep costs low by repairing anything that’s absolutely needed.

Keeping the costs low for repairs and upgrades will ensure we provide you our highest and best offer. 

We Make You An Offer

Based on our findings within your house that we share with you, we then make you an offer. We are very transparent. We will explain in detail how we came up with the offer price, show you the repairs needed, and the details of how much your house can sell in your market. You have no obligation to accept our offer. You can then decide to accept or decline our offer without any cost as this is 100% FREE.  

Should you accept our offer, then we take our signed purchase agreement to closing. The title company closes the transaction at the time of your choice, and you receive your cash! Congratulations! You just sold your house without any hassle, fees or commissions!  

Here you can see an example in detail on how this works! 

14) Do you pay fair prices for houses?

Yes we pay fair prices for houses. We will take your property and compare it to similarly sold houses in your area. By getting the current market value, we then subtract that number with the cost of repairs needed for your house. This is how to determine a fair price to offer you. We explain the process to you in detail as we have nothing to hide. 

So our cash offer to buy your house is considered a fair price. However, in special cases, we may present a highly competitive price that will involve being creative. In these cases we may not be able to pay all cash, but can pay cash overtime through seller financing or other methods.

15) My house is a terrible condition. Will you still buy it?

Yes we will buy your house AS-IS in any condition. It doesn’t matter if your house is in good or bad condition. We are house rehabbers. We love taking houses and breathing new life into them. So the more room for improvement there is, the more attractive your house is to us. That is right! We love to buy your house in bad shape. You’ll be surprised on how much we will offer you. So just fill out the form and let’s see how much cash we can offer for your house! 

16) Do I need to clean my house before I move?

You don’t have to clean your house. First we reach closing and you receive your cash for your house. After that, take anything you want with you and leave the rest. That’s right! We will clean everything you don’t want ourselves. This ultimately saves you time, energy and hassle. Plus, no need to pay for cleaners, junk removal, dumpster trucks, or anything! We take care of that for you free of charge!!

17) What will you do with my house?

We are property rehabbers. So after buying your house with cash (or through creative financing), we will work on repairing and upgrading your house to a modern condition. We normally sell upgraded houses on the market to retail buyers. But in other cases we may hold the house to rent out to tenants or lease it to a future homebuyer. 

We buy houses to upgrade them to a new home for a loving family. We do this so we can make a living for ourselves.

18) This all sounds good. How do I get started?

The great thing is the process is simple, fast and 100% FREE! See for yourself! Fill out the form below so you can receive your no-obligation fast cash offer from us!

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