{"id":55855,"date":"2025-09-23T04:19:50","date_gmt":"2025-09-23T11:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=55855"},"modified":"2026-02-25T10:37:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T18:37:51","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-san-diego","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-san-diego\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in San Diego"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in San Diego? Whether you\u2019ve got a fixer-upper or recently inherited a relative\u2019s home, sometimes the goal is to skip repairs, get a fair offer, and move on.<\/span><\/p>\n

Glen Henderson<\/span><\/a>, a San Diego-based HomeLight Elite Agent with 22 years of experience, says there are several reasons why homeowners opt to sell their homes \u201cas-is.” The sellers usually want the time and convenience that kind of transaction affords.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThey want to sell <\/span>\u2018as is,\u2019<\/span> and they want to get it done quickly. Secondly, they want simplicity. They want to be able to get it done easily, with minimal work and effort put into it,\u201d Henderson says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Henderson also says that sometimes, sellers don\u2019t have the money or resources needed to repair a home, leaving an as-is home sale as their only option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Henderson adds that the landscape of as-is home sales has shifted somewhat in recent years as home prices have skyrocketed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cNow, people have so much equity in their home, they’re willing to forego some of it in order to have that simple sale. A few years before, there wasn\u2019t nearly the same amount of equity, so people were more concerned with doing everything they could to increase the value,\u201d he says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, selling a house \u201cas is\u201d usually means accepting a lower offer, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from trying to negotiate savings. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to sell a house in San Diego, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Consult With a Top Agent About Selling Your Home 'As Is'<\/h3>\n

Know your options before you sell your home \u201cas is.\u201d It takes just two minutes to match you with the top-rated real estate agents in your area. To connect with an agent, simply tell us a little bit about your property and how soon you\u2019re looking to sell.<\/p>\n \n

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Fast facts about selling a house \u2018as is\u2019 in San Diego<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in San Diego<\/span><\/td>\n$1,270,000<\/span><\/a> (August 2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for San Diego<\/span><\/td>\n22 days (August 2025)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/span><\/td>\nCalifornia law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the California Association of Realtors <\/span>Real Estate Transfer Disclosure Statemen<\/span>t<\/span><\/a> and natural hazards in the <\/span>Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement<\/span><\/a>. California\u2019s Department of Real Estate provides additional information in its <\/span>Disclosures in Real Property Transactions<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/span><\/td>\n\u201cNo, the MLS does not have a specific as-is box or <\/span>field,\u201d according to Glen Henderson.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/span><\/td>\nReal estate attorneys <\/span>are not<\/span><\/a> considered essential for closing in the state of California.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/span><\/td>\nIn San Diego, <\/span>the tax is levied<\/span><\/a> at a rate of <\/span>$1.10 per thousand<\/span><\/a> of the total transaction price.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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What is \u2018as is\u2019 condition in real estate?<\/h2>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d is a type of home sale in which it\u2019s understood that no improvements will be made to the property. When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the seller chooses not to entertain buyers’ requests to complete repairs or provide a credit for fixes.<\/span><\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of certain home components, such as a stove on its last legs or an older roof, are not guaranteed.<\/span><\/p>\n

When selling a house \u201cas is,\u201d the general condition of the property should already be accounted for in the purchase price of the home to the best of the seller\u2019s knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Which types of homes are sold \u2018as is\u2019?<\/h2>\n

Homes sold \u201cas is\u201d often need some work or could be cosmetically outdated. It\u2019s not a label you\u2019re likely to put on a listing in pristine, <\/span>move-in-ready<\/span><\/a> condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cAs is\u201d sales often attract investors searching for their next flip or buyers seeking a bargain, perhaps on a home in a great location with lots of potential.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe see all ranges of homes. There are the homes that were built 10 or 15 years ago that haven’t been maintained that need a lot of work,\u201d Henderson says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThere’ve been a lot of times [when a home] is inherited and passed down through the family, and it hasn\u2019t had anything done for decades, and there is a lot of work needed. There are just the families who don’t want to do that. So, those homes are sold as is,\u201d Henderson adds.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What problems do you have to disclose in California?<\/h2>\n

Selling a house \u201cas is\u201d in San Diego doesn\u2019t mean sweeping known problems about the house under the rug.<\/span><\/p>\n

A good time to fill out a Real<\/span> Estate Transfer Disclosure Statement<\/span><\/a> is before listing your home or requesting an offer so that you know it\u2019s taken care of.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to the document, <\/span>disclosure of the property\u2019s condition is \u201cin compliance with Section 1102 of the civil code.\u201d The seller also certifies by the close of escrow the property will comply with the <\/span>State Fire Marshal\u2019s standards for operable smoke detectors<\/span><\/a> and the Health & Safety Codes requiring water heaters to be strapped in place.<\/span><\/p>\n

The form will walk you through documenting what you know about <\/span>the features of the home, from the TV antenna to the number of remote controls for the garage door and the quick-release mechanisms on bedroom windows.<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be prompted to fill out information about <\/span>malfunctioning electrical systems, plumbing systems, or other structural components. The form specifically asks the seller to disclose the presence of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n