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Frequently Asked Questions

Selling a house for cash should not be confusing. Here are honest answers to the questions Bay Area sellers ask us most, from how fast we close to whether there is any catch.

The basics

The questions sellers ask first

If you have never sold a house for cash, start here. These cover the offer, the timeline, the fees, and how we treat your home. Want the bigger picture? See exactly how the process works →

Is this really an all-cash offer?

Yes. We buy with our own funds, so there is no appraisal and no financing contingency. We will show proof of funds on request.

How fast can you actually close?

As few as 7 days once you accept. If you need more time, you choose the date. We have closed in a week, and we have waited two months. Your call.

Do I pay any fees or commissions?

None. No agent commission, no listing fees, and we cover standard closing costs. The number we offer is the number you get.

What if my house needs major repairs?

Leave them. We buy as-is, including roof, foundation, plumbing, and cosmetic work. You do not fix or clean anything.

How do you decide my offer?

We look at recent sales near you, your home’s condition, and what it takes to get it market-ready, then make a fair cash number. We will walk you through how we got there.

Do you only buy in Fremont?

No. We buy across Fremont, the South Bay, and the East Bay, including Newark, Union City, Hayward, Milpitas, San Leandro, San Jose, and Castro Valley. Not sure if you are in our area? Ask.

A little deeper

What we buy, where, and how it works for you

Different houses come with different situations. Here is what we buy, the towns we cover, and what happens when there are tenants or repairs in the picture. If your house needs work, you can leave it exactly as-is and we handle the rest.

What kinds of property do you buy?

Single-family houses, condos, townhomes, duplexes, and small multi-unit buildings. We also buy vacant land and mobile homes on owned lots in our area. If you are not sure your property fits, just ask and we will tell you straight.

Will you buy if I have tenants in the house?

Yes. We buy houses with tenants in place, including month-to-month renters and those on a lease. You do not have to ask anyone to leave or chase down back rent. We handle the situation after closing and keep everything legal and respectful.

What areas do you cover?

We buy across Fremont, the South Bay, and the East Bay, including Newark, Union City, Hayward, Milpitas, San Leandro, San Jose, and Castro Valley. You can see the towns we focus on most on our areas-we-serve page, and if your address is nearby, just ask.

Is there any cost or obligation to get an offer?

None. Getting your cash offer is free, and there is no obligation to accept it. We do not charge for the offer, we do not lock you into anything, and we do not pass your information around. You decide if and when to move forward.

A quick note on fairness: NextKey is a local cash buyer, not a brokerage, and we do not give legal or tax advice. We will always tell you straight whether selling to us actually makes sense for your situation.

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