{"id":66450,"date":"2026-01-20T08:53:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T16:53:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66450"},"modified":"2026-02-24T06:21:48","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T14:21:48","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-los-angeles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-los-angeles\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in Los Angeles"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in Los Angeles? It doesn\u2019t matter if you have a property in need of serious repair, you\u2019re dealing with an unwanted inheritance, or you need to relocate because you\u2019re starting a new job; sometimes you just need to sell your home as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n

Los Angeles-based HomeLight Elite Agent Justin Borges<\/a> says that as-is sales are varied, and there isn\u2019t any one type of home or situation that qualifies.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe see all types of homes sold as-is \u2014 fixer-uppers that need a lot of work, and even homes remodeled within the last ten to twenty years. The most common reason people sell as-is is that they failed to plan ahead, and an opportunity came up for retirement or a life change that required them to act quickly, so they chose to sell as-is instead of taking time to prep,\u201d says Borges.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnother reason is a financial burden. Something comes up, and they need cash quickly, and if the homeowner is like most people in Los Angeles, a lot of their net worth is tied up in their home. Those are typically the reasons we see as-is sales happen,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

However, selling a house \u201cas is\u201d usually means accepting a lower offer, and it doesn\u2019t always prevent buyers from negotiating a lower price. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to sell a house in Los Angeles, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/p>\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 Los Angeles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in Los Angeles<\/td>\n$995,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for Los Angeles<\/td>\n57 days<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nLos Angeles law requires sellers to disclose material facts about the property through the Transfer Disclosure Statement<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
MLS has a field to mark a listing \u201cas is\u201d?<\/td>\nYes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Is a real estate attorney required?<\/td>\nReal estate attorneys are not<\/a> considered essential for closing in the state of California<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Real estate transfer taxes?<\/td>\n$0.55 per $500<\/a> of home value, commonly split between buyer and seller in Los Angeles, according to Borges<\/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 declines to entertain buyers’ requests to complete repairs or provide a credit for them.<\/p>\n

Borges advises sellers looking to sell \u201cas-is\u201d to consider whether there is a middle ground between an as-is sale and home repairs, as you may ultimately be shortchanging yourself.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you decide to sell your home as-is, it may result in a quicker sale, but it will attract buyers looking for fixer-uppers where they can add value, meaning you\u2019re leaving money on the table,\u201d he tells HomeLight.<\/p>\n

An as-is sale may also indicate that the functionality and longevity of certain parts of the home, such as a stove nearing the end of its life or an older roof that requires significant repair, are not guaranteed.<\/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.

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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 may be cosmetically outdated. It\u2019s not a label you\u2019re likely to put on a listing in pristine, move-in-ready<\/a> condition.<\/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.

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

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

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

The form will guide you through documenting what you know about material defects and any details about the property’s condition.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll also be prompted to fill out information about:<\/p>\n