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Sell your house fast in San Diego, CA: cash buyers, rated

We found 50 companies that advertise “we buy houses” or “sell your house fast for cash” in the San Diego area. 14 have enough public reviews to score. Compare them on Google ratings and recent activity before you sign anything.

Data as of October 2026. How we rate buyers

50

cash home buyers in the San Diego area

44%

have zero Google reviews

2

Google reviews for the typical buyer

18

reviewed buyers with no new Google review in 12 months

Top-rated cash home buyers in San Diego

Ranked by CashBuyerRated Score. Companies can't pay to rank.

  1. 1WeRevive logoWeRevive4.9★ · 103 Google reviews · 14 new in 12 months · high confidenceRecent reviews higher: 4.3★ → 5.0★Licensed with CA DREReplies to reviews
    91
  2. 2Gordon Buys Homes logoGordon Buys Homes4.8★ · 103 Google reviews · 6 new in 12 months · high confidenceShares a phone number with 2 other brandsRecent reviews higher: 3.7★ → 5.0★Replies to reviews
    88
  3. 3I Buy SD logoI Buy SD4.9★ · 596 Google reviews · 19 new in 12 months · high confidenceRecent reviews lower: 4.6★ → 4.2★Yelp 3.7★ vs Google 4.9★
    82
  4. 4SD House Guys logoSD House Guys5★ · 38 Google reviews · last Google review 24 months ago · medium confidenceNo new Google reviews in 24 monthsReplies to reviews
    77
  5. 5San Diego Fast Cash Offers logoSan Diego Fast Cash Offers4.8★ · 18 Google reviews · last Google review 62 months ago · medium confidenceNo new Google reviews in 62 monthsReplies to reviews
    73
  6. 6We Buy San Diego Houses logoWe Buy San Diego Houses5★ · 20 Google reviews · 3 new in 12 months · medium confidence
    70
  7. 7Priority Home Buyers logoPriority Home Buyers5★ · 11 Google reviews · last Google review 13 months ago · low confidenceNo new Google reviews in 13 monthsReplies to reviews
    70
  8. 8Harms Buys Homes logoHarms Buys Homes5★ · 6 Google reviews · 6 new in 12 months · low confidenceReplies to reviews
    69
  9. 9Astra Home Buyers logoAstra Home Buyers5★ · 6 Google reviews · 6 new in 12 months · low confidence
    68
  10. 10Carly and Dom Buy Homes logoCarly and Dom Buy Homes5★ · 10 Google reviews · last Google review 22 months ago · low confidenceNo new Google reviews in 22 months
    64
  11. 11Get It Done House Buyers logoGet It Done House Buyers5★ · 8 Google reviews · last Google review 33 months ago · low confidenceNo new Google reviews in 33 months
    64
  12. 12Sell House Fast5★ · 8 Google reviews · last Google review 34 months ago · low confidenceShares a phone number with 2 other brandsNo new Google reviews in 34 monthsReplies to reviews
    64
  13. 13Trusted House Buyers logoTrusted House Buyers4.6★ · 5 Google reviews · last Google review 24 months ago · low confidenceNo new Google reviews in 24 monthsReplies to reviews
    64
  14. 14SD Home Offers logoSD Home Offers5★ · 7 Google reviews · 7 new in 12 months · low confidence
    60

The San Diego cash-buyer market by the numbers

How San Diego compares with the other 35 metros we track, from the same public data as the ranking.

  • San Diego ranks 25th of the 36 metros we track by number of listed cash buyers: 50, against a median of 62.
  • 8% of San Diego buyers advertise a specific closing window on their website (typically 7 days), below the 18% median across all 36 metros.
  • 16% of San Diego buyers received a new Google review in the last 90 days, below the 26% median across all 36 metros.
  • 2 groups of San Diego buyers (5 listings) share a phone number under different brand names, the highest count of the 36 metros.
  • WeRevive ranks first in San Diego with a score of 91, below the 95-point top-score median across all 36 metros.

50

listed cash buyers (25th of 36 metros by count)

2

Google reviews for the typical buyer (median metro: 4)

8%

advertise a closing window (median metro: 18%)

16%

got a new Google review in 90 days (median metro: 26%)

18%

with a BBB profile we matched (median metro: 18%)

2

shared-phone groups under different brand names

1

franchise or national brand listed

1

matched to a California DRE license

91

top score in San Diego (WeRevive); median metro top score 95

What's different about selling for cash in California

State rules that apply to a cash sale in California, each with its source. This isn't legal advice; check the source before you rely on it.

National buyers active in San Diego

Big national companies and marketplaces that say they buy homes in the San Diego area.

Other cash buyers in the San Diego area

Not enough public reviews to score yet. Fewer reviews doesn't mean a bad buyer, just less track record to check.

How to sell your house fast in San Diego

Speed usually costs some price. Here's how the three main routes compare, and what San Diego cash buyers promise on their own websites.

RouteTime to closePriceBest for
Local cash buyer ("we buy houses")Often 1–3 weeks; many advertise 7 daysBelow market; varies widely by buyerRepairs, inherited homes, tight deadlines
iBuyerUsually a few weeks; you pick the dateCloser to market for newer homes, minus a service feeNewer homes in good condition
Listing with an agentLongest: showings plus buyer financingUsually the highest priceWhen you have time and the home shows well

  • 4

    San Diego buyers advertise closing in 7 days or less

  • 16

    say they buy as-is, with no repairs

  • 3

    say they pay closing costs

These are claims from company websites, not verified results. A fast closing only helps if the price holds: iBuyers active here include Opendoor. See the best national cash buyers and how to sell as-is without getting lowballed.

Before you sign with any San Diego cash buyer

  • Earnest money

    A real buyer puts down a meaningful deposit with a title company, not $10.

  • Short inspection window

    A long "due diligence" period lets a buyer walk away or cut the price later.

  • No price cuts at closing

    Ask what happens to the price after inspection. Get it in writing.

  • Who's really buying

    Ask if they plan to assign your contract to another investor.

  • Proof of funds

    A cash buyer should show proof they can pay, on request.

  • No pressure

    "Sign today or the offer's gone" is a red flag.

  • A lawsuit can cloud your title

    In California, a buyer suing to force a sale you backed out of can record a notice of pendency of action against the home, under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §§ 405.20–405.61. Read the terms for backing out before you sign.

Have an offer? Check the actual purchase contract for assignment rights, inspection deadlines, and other terms before you sign.

Check the contract

Questions about selling to a cash buyer in San Diego

How many cash home buyers are in San Diego?

As of October 2026, CashBuyerRated found 50 companies that advertise buying houses for cash in the San Diego, CA area. 44% of them have no Google reviews, and the typical buyer has 2.

Who is the highest-rated cash home buyer in San Diego?

By CashBuyerRated Score, WeRevive ranks first in San Diego with a score of 91, based on a 4.9-star Google rating across 103 reviews. Scores use public data until verified seller reviews come in.

How can I sell my house fast in San Diego?

The fastest route is usually a direct cash buyer or an iBuyer, since there are no showings or buyer financing to wait on. 4 of the 50 San Diego cash buyers we track advertise a closing timeline on their website, typically 7 days. Expect to trade some price for speed: get several offers and compare what you'd net after fees.

How do I know if a San Diego cash buyer is legit?

Check how long they've been in business and how many recent reviews they have, ask for proof of funds, confirm the earnest money amount and who holds it, and ask whether they plan to assign your contract to another investor.

Is there a transfer tax when I sell my house in California?

Yes. In California, the transfer tax on a ~$350,000 home is about 0.11% of the price, paid by the seller. County documentary transfer tax, $0.55 per $500, levied by every county. Some cities (San Francisco, Los Angeles, Oakland, Berkeley) add much more.

Source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov

What is a lis pendens in California?

A lis pendens is a public notice, recorded in a county's property records, that a lawsuit involving the property is pending. In California it is called a notice of pendency of action, under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §§ 405.20–405.61. No fixed expiration in statute. Void as to any owner or adverse party not mailed a copy before recording, unless proof of that mailing is recorded with it. The filer can record a withdrawal. Any party or interested person can move to expunge it if there's no real property claim, the claim's probable validity isn't shown, or a bond is posted instead. The winner usually gets attorney fees.

Source: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §§ 405.20–405.61

Is selling to a cash buyer a good idea?

It can be when speed and certainty matter more than price, for example with an inherited house, major repairs, or a tight deadline. Cash offers are usually below full market value, so compare several offers and read the contract before you sign.

Company data from Google Maps, public domain registries, the California Department of Real Estate, and each company's own website, collected October 2026. Information may change; verify details directly with a company before you sign. See something wrong? Use the Request a correction link on the company's profile.