Selling a House? | Cash Offer or Market Sale

Q: What does it cost to find out?

Nothing. There's no fee for the conversation and no obligation on either option.

How each one works.

Option 1

Sell it directly to us

We buy it in its current condition. One buyer, one written offer.

Close on your schedule.

Sell as-is — no repairs, no cleanup
Leave behind whatever you don't want
Nothing goes public — no sign, no photos online
Nobody walks through your house
As fast as seven days when circumstances allow — or more time, if that's what you need
Timing can be structured around your move, including staying on after closing when the transaction allows

Direct cash purchases are made by Dottco, Inc., an affiliated company under common ownership with Yuba Sutter Real Estate Group.

Option 2

Put it on the market exactly as it sits

We list it in its current condition, priced accordingly, and put it in front of the whole market.

Broader exposure.

Sell as-is — no repairs, no remodel, no cleanout
Seen on Zillow · realtor.com^® · REDFIN
Local agents, investors, landlords and families all see it
Wider exposure may create greater buyer demand
A licensed broker negotiating on your side
You decide whether an offer is acceptable

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Sellers we’ve helped.

Direct Cash Offer

Sellers who sold directly to us.

Direct sale

Woodworth Avenue

Relocating out of state · flexible closing

They needed their money before they were ready to move.

The owners were relocating out of state. They needed the proceeds from this house to help buy the next one — but they weren’t ready to move out yet.

The house was in substantial disrepair, and it held a very significant amount of personal belongings.

We purchased it directly, as-is. They took what they wanted and left the rest. And the sale was structured so they could stay in the house after closing — they received their proceeds, then had the time to find and close on their next home and make the move.

AS WE FOUND IT Belongings filling the garage and spilling into the driveway at the Woodworth Avenue house on the day of purchase

AS WE FOUND IT An interior room at the Woodworth Avenue house still packed with the family's belongings

AFTER

The renovated Woodworth Avenue great room looking through to the kitchen

They took what they wanted. We handled what remained.

We arranged for the seller to stay in the house until they were ready to move.

Staying on after closing isn’t automatic. It’s one of the things that can be structured when a transaction allows.

Direct sale

Olive Street · Yuba City

Landlord · rental property

She owned a rental in Yuba City. She lived in another state.

Susan’s rental was about to become vacant, and she wanted to get ahead of it rather than deal with an empty house from out of state.

The property needed substantial attention. The backyard was badly overgrown. There were belongings and debris to clear, an abandoned vehicle, and structures that had to come out. It needed significant renovation.

We purchased it directly, as-is. Susan didn’t have to come back to California to clean it out, repair anything, or get it ready for sale.

AS WE FOUND IT Olive Street house in Yuba City before renovation, overgrown shrubs against the front elevation

AFTER

More than $110,000 went into the property after we bought it — permitted, and coordinated with the City of Yuba City building department. It was renovated and sold to a new owner.

For Susan, the cash sale was not just about the sale of her property. It was also about relief.

Open Market Sale

Sellers who listed with us.

Open market sale

Almond Street · Yuba City

Unfinished ADU · sellers who expected to sell for cash

They called for a cash offer. The unfinished ADU out back was the reason.

The sellers had already spoken with other cash buyers. The main house was in reasonably good condition — original hardwood floors, built-in cabinetry, good kitchen cabinets and countertops.

But there was an unfinished ADU in the backyard. That was a significant reason they believed the property wasn’t really a candidate for an open-market sale, and that cash was their realistic path.

After Dave inspected the property, he explained that the house didn’t need to be perfect in order to be marketed. We could position it appropriately and offer it for sale as-is — unfinished ADU and all.

THE HOUSE

Almond Street craftsman bungalow in Yuba City

INSIDE

Almond Street living room with original hardwood floors and built-in cabinetry

As-is doesn’t have to mean cash.

The sellers chose the open market. The property sold, and they received more than they had expected.

Yuba Sutter Real Estate was so easy to work with. Dave Ott put us at ease with what could have been a stressful venture. He always made himself available whether by text or phone call. Dave is an honest, upfront kind of person. We are grateful for his real estate expertise, it got our home sold in record time.

Sandra P. · Google review · the sellers of this house

We buy about one in ten of the houses we're called about.

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In their words

What sellers say.

it was an awesome experience i had with David and his team to sell my home.. thank u once again.. David made the process easy and smooth for me .

Sumanjit K. · Google review

Dave has been very easy to work with. Always available even for the smallest of issues. Highly recommend him as an agent.

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Meet Dave

I've been rehabbing houses in this valley since 2008.

Dave Ott, broker/investor — Yuba Sutter Real Estate Group

Dave OttBroker/Investor · Licensed General Contractor

Roofs, kitchens, the surprise under the floor. I know what the work costs because I've been paying for it here for eighteen years — including affordable-housing rehabs for the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency.

Nearly twenty years in banking — Wells Fargo, Bank of America, Rabobank — taught me to judge what a dollar returns; the contractor's license lets me price the work. So my rule is short: never spend $5,000 to make $5,000. If a job clearly returns more than it costs, I'll show you the math. If it doesn't, I'll tell you to keep your money.

That's why I can put a real number on your house in its current condition, and tell you honestly how each path plays out. When you call, you get me. We're not here to get you to spend money — we're here to help you keep more of it.

Dave Ott · Broker/Investor · CA DRE #01851056 · 1147 Gray Ave, Yuba City

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Find your starting point

Whatever brought you here, we've worked through it before.

Each situation has its own tradeoffs — and its own page, if you want to see how it usually plays out. We work with homeowners in Yuba City, Marysville, and across Yuba and Sutter Counties.

Inherited a houseThree heirs, none local, no deadline — time on the market usually earns its keep.How it works → Behind on paymentsA trustee sale on the calendar changes the math. Certainty starts to outweigh exposure.Your options → Selling during a divorceWhen neither party wants a sign in the yard, privacy becomes the deciding factor.How it works → Done being a landlordTenants, turnovers, and repairs — there's a path that ends all three, occupied or not.How it works → Fire or major damageEven serious damage leaves two real paths. See a house we brought back — fully permitted.See a real one → Downsizing or retiringNo crisis, no deadline — just the right time. Both options, in writing, before you decide anything.Start the conversation → Relocating for work or PCSOrders from Beale or a job across the country — the house shouldn't slow the move down.Start the conversation → Not sure where you fitMost people aren't one tidy category. Here's every option, side by side.See your options →

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Before you call

The questions people actually ask.

Do I have to clean it out or fix anything first?

No — under either option. We buy houses with everything still in them, and we put houses on the market in exactly the condition we find them.

Should I update anything before selling?

Usually, no — and we'll never recommend a repair without showing the math. If a small job clearly returns more than it costs, we'll price it with contractor numbers and you decide. You should never spend $5,000 to make $5,000.

How fast can you close?

Usually 7 to 10 days on a direct sale — or any date you choose, if you need longer. Seven is possible; the pace is set mostly by third parties rather than by us — the title company, anything that turns up on the preliminary title report, and how quickly a payoff demand comes back from your lender. On the open market, most as-is sales close in 45 to 60 days.

Won't buyers reject a house that needs work?

Some will. Plenty won't — investors, landlords, contractors, and families looking for a project all shop for exactly this. They just have to be able to see it.

Will my neighbors know I'm selling?

Not if you sell to us directly. No sign, no lockbox, no photos online, no open house.

What if I'm still living there?

We can often structure the sale so you stay in the house after closing and move when you're ready — with the money already in your account.

What if I'm not in a hurry?

Then time is on your side — and it usually makes the open-market sale even stronger. We'll still put both options in front of you in writing, and you decide on your schedule.

Do I have to decide anything on the first call?

No. The call ends with both options in writing and nothing committed. Most sellers take time to think it over — that's how it's supposed to work.

What does it cost to find out?

Nothing. The conversation is free, and you decide what to do with the numbers.

Ready to sell a house?

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