{"id":66592,"date":"2026-01-22T11:20:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T19:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=66592"},"modified":"2026-02-17T14:54:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:54:50","slug":"selling-a-house-as-is-in-san-jose","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/selling-a-house-as-is-in-san-jose\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a House \u2018As Is\u2019 in San Jose"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking to sell a house \u201cas is\u201d in San Jose? 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.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe most common reason [for selling as-is], is that people don\u2019t want to put any extra work into the house and want to walk away with as much as possible. The majority of people selling their home in San Jose are leaving the area, so they\u2019re not upgrading and are trying to take as much value with them as they can,\u201d says Susan Fixsen<\/a>, a California real estate agent with 20 years of experience.<\/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 a lower price. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how to sell a house in San Jose, your options for getting an offer, and what to expect from the process.<\/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 Jose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Median sales price in San Jose<\/td>\n$1,650,000<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Average days on market (DOM) for San Jose<\/td>\n25 days<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Disclosures<\/td>\nSan Jose 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, often split between the buyer and seller in California, according to Fixsen<\/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.<\/p>\n

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

\u201cA contract is negotiable, and the most important thing is knowing exactly what the seller\u2019s bottom line is. I strongly suggest that all my sellers know exactly what they want to get out of the house, what they\u2019re willing to negotiate, and understand that some items may have to be fixed to make the house ready for a buyer,\u201d Fixsen tells HomeLight.<\/p>\n

\u201cI also explain what could occur and what a buyer could ask for, so they are prepared and ready when a contract comes in,\u201d she adds.<\/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.<\/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 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.<\/p>\n

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

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

A good time to fill out the 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

According to the document, the seller is required to disclose what they know about the home’s condition.<\/p>\n

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

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