Sell a Vacant or Abandoned House
An empty house costs money every month and earns nothing. It also deteriorates faster than an occupied one, becomes harder to insure the longer it stands empty, and attracts attention you do not want. If you are carrying a vacant property in San Diego or Riverside County, a fast as-is sale stops the bleeding.
Why sellers in this situation contact us
Nothing to prepare
No clearing, cleaning, securing or staging before we buy
Vacancy is not an obstacle
Long-empty properties are routine for us, not a red flag
Insurance status does not matter
Lapsed or non-renewed vacancy coverage does not stop a cash purchase
Remote from anywhere
Most vacant-property owners live elsewhere; the process works remotely
Carrying costs end at closing
Taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep stop being your problem
The problems this situation creates
Money out, nothing in
Taxes, insurance, utilities, landscaping and any HOA dues continue indefinitely on a property producing no income.
Vacancy insurance is expensive and fragile
Standard policies restrict coverage on unoccupied homes. Specialist vacancy cover costs more, and non-renewal is common — an uninsured house is also one a financed buyer cannot easily buy.
Deterioration accelerates
Without anyone present, a plumbing leak, roof failure or pest problem runs unchecked for months.
Vandalism, squatters and theft
Empty properties attract exactly this, and in California removing an established occupant becomes a legal process rather than a phone call.
Code enforcement
Overgrown yards, unsecured openings and accumulated debris draw citations and fines that follow the property.
It shows badly
Vacant homes photograph poorly, feel neglected to visitors, and tend to attract lower offers than the same house occupied and maintained.
When selling to us is not the right move
If the house is sound, insurable, and you can comfortably carry it, listing it properly — cleaned, with the utilities on and the yard tidy — will net you more than a cash sale. The case for selling as-is grows with every month of holding costs and every insurance problem.
Frequently asked questions
The house has been empty for years. Is that a problem?
No. Long-vacant properties are much of what we buy. Condition affects the offer, not our interest.
There are still belongings inside. Do I need to clear it?
No. Leave whatever you like; we handle clearing after closing at no cost to you.
The utilities are disconnected. Does that stop a sale?
Not for us. It does complicate a traditional listing, since inspections and appraisals generally need water and power on.
There are code citations against the property.
We buy properties with open citations. Outstanding fines are usually identified in title and resolved through escrow at closing.
Someone is living in the property without permission.
Tell us — it changes how the purchase is structured, and it is far better disclosed up front than discovered later. Do not attempt to remove an occupant yourself; California treats that as a legal process, and a landlord-tenant attorney should advise you before you take any step.
This page explains how selling a property for cash works. It is not legal, tax or financial advice, and it is not a substitute for advice about your own situation.
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About My California Home Solution
- My California Home Solution is a real estate investment company that buys houses directly for cash and sells off-market investment properties to investors.
- Service area: San Diego County and Riverside County, California.
- Office address: 1132 San Marino Dr #100, San Marcos, CA 92078.
- Calls are answered by a person Monday through Saturday, 7am to 5pm Pacific, and the office is closed Sunday. Online offer requests are accepted at any hour and receive an immediate automated confirmation.
- Typical closing window: 7 to 14 days, with the seller choosing the closing date.
- Sellers pay no agent commission and no closing costs, and no repairs are required.
- Contact: (760) 477-4552 or deals@mycahomesolution.com.
- My California Home Solution is a member of the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce. Membership is an affiliation, not an accreditation, rating or endorsement.
- My California Home Solution is a property-buying company, not a brokerage — when we make an offer we are the buyer, not your agent. Richard Farmer is a licensed California real estate broker (DRE #01229897) affiliated with Ktesius Realty Corporation (DRE #01842107), so brokerage services are available separately if listing suits you better.