Local cash buyer for Riverside and San Bernardino counties
We buy houses in the Inland Empire, as-is, for cash.
Get a fair written offer within 24 hours and close in as little as 7 days. No fees, no commissions, no repairs, no showings, and no pressure to accept.
Any condition, any situation
We pay standard closing costs
[4.9] Google rating from [N] reviews
Riverside, CA
A direct, local buyer for homes across the Inland Empire
Inland Home Buyer is a local cash home buyer serving Riverside County and San Bernardino County, California. We buy single-family homes, condos, and small multifamily properties in any condition and pay cash directly, with no agents, listings, or bank financing involved.
We work with sellers who need a straightforward exit: inherited homes and probate estates, pre-foreclosure, tenant-occupied rentals, properties with code violations or liens, fire and water damage, hoarder homes, divorce, and houses that simply need too many repairs to list. [Owner name] has bought [N] homes across Riverside, San Bernardino, Fontana, Moreno Valley, and the surrounding Inland Empire since [year].
Our offers are written, itemized, and hold up in escrow. You choose the closing date, we handle the paperwork with a licensed title and escrow company, and you can walk away at any point before signing.
- Based in the Inland Empire[City], CA office with a local 951 number. We know the neighborhoods, the county recorders, and the escrow norms here.
- We buy, we don't wholesaleProof of funds on request. We close in our own name and never assign your contract. [Confirm this is true before publishing.]
- Close on your timelineAs fast as 7 days, or months out if you need time to move. [Use the real minimum your team hits.]
- Nothing comes out of your pocketNo commissions, no service fees, no repairs, no cleaning. We pay standard closing costs.
Whatever the situation, we have bought a house like yours
Each of these has its own process in California. We explain it plainly, and we buy with the problem still attached.
- Inherited houseSell your parents' home, contents included, even with out-of-state heirs
- Probate saleRiverside or San Bernardino County, with or without full court authority
- Behind on payments or facing foreclosureSell before the sale date and pay the lender through escrow
- Rental with tenants in placeTired landlord, Section 8, month-to-month or mid-lease, no eviction needed
- Code violations or liensUnpermitted additions, enforcement liens, HOA or tax liens paid at closing
- Fire, smoke, or water damageFoothill and mountain properties included, with or without an open insurance claim
- Hoarder or full-of-stuff houseTake what you want and leave the rest. No cleanout, no showings
- Divorce or separationA neutral, fast close so both parties can move on
- Back property taxesDelinquent taxes and tax-default status settled from the proceeds
- Major repairs or foundation issuesRoof, plumbing, electrical, expansive-soil foundations, unfinished projects
How a cash sale with us works
Three steps, one point of contact, and a written offer you can take to anyone for a second opinion.
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Tell us about the house
Call, text, or send the short form. We ask about the property, the situation, and the timeline you need. Response within 2 hours, 7 days a week.
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Get a written cash offer
We look at the house once, in person or by video, then send an itemized offer within 24 hours. It shows exactly how we arrived at the number. No repairs, no cleaning, no obligation.
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Pick your closing date
Escrow opens with a licensed title company, liens and payoffs are handled from the proceeds, and you get paid on the day you choose. A mobile notary can come to you.
Recently purchased
Bought as-is, on the seller's timeline, with no repairs, cleanout, or showings.
Selling to us compared with your other options
An honest look. If your house is move-in ready and you can wait, listing with an agent may net you more. If it isn't, or you can't, this is where we fit.
| Inland Home Buyer | Listing with an agent | Online iBuyer | Investor marketplace | |
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| Condition accepted | Any, including damage, liens, tenants | Usually needs repairs and staging | Mostly move-in ready homes; many are declined | Any, but buyers bid on your house |
| Commissions and fees | None. We pay standard closing costs | Agent commission plus seller closing costs | Service fee deducted from your proceeds | Varies by buyer; read the fine print |
| Showings and open houses | One walkthrough, in person or by video | Ongoing until an offer is accepted | An inspection, then repair credits | Multiple buyers may want to walk through |
| Time to close | As little as 7 days, or the date you choose | Typically 30 to 60 days after an accepted offer | Two to six weeks, subject to inspection | Depends on the winning buyer's financing |
| Who you deal with | The same local person from first call to closing | Your agent, the buyer's agent, the buyer's lender | A call center and an app | The platform, then whichever buyer wins |
| Can the deal fall apart? | No financing or appraisal contingency | Yes, on financing, appraisal, or inspection | Yes, after inspection or a price change | Yes, if the winning buyer backs out |
Where we buy
Both counties of the Inland Empire, from the older cores of Riverside and San Bernardino to the tracts of Fontana, Moreno Valley, and the Pass. If your city isn't listed, ask; we are usually within a short drive.
San Bernardino County
Questions sellers ask us first
How fast can I sell my house for cash in the Inland Empire?
Most of our cash purchases in Riverside and San Bernardino counties close in 7 to 21 days. The minimum is set by how quickly the title company can clear title and prepare documents; probate, liens, or a lender payoff can add time. You choose the closing date, and we can also close later if you need time to move.
Do cash home buyers pay closing costs?
Inland Home Buyer pays the standard seller closing costs, including escrow and title fees. You pay no commission and no service fee. Any existing mortgage, liens, or back taxes are paid from your sale proceeds at closing, and the settlement statement shows every line before you sign.
Can I sell a house during probate in California?
Yes. Once the court issues Letters, the personal representative can sell. With full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act the sale usually closes without a court hearing; with limited authority it needs court confirmation. We have closed probate sales in both Riverside and San Bernardino County courts and can work with your attorney. Read our probate guide.
Can I sell a house with tenants in it?
Yes. In California the lease transfers to the new owner, so you do not need to evict anyone to sell to us. We buy month-to-month, mid-lease, and Section 8 properties, take over the security deposit at closing, and handle the tenant notices and estoppel certificate. How a tenant-occupied sale works.
Can I sell my house before foreclosure in California?
Yes, right up until the trustee's sale. California's non-judicial process gives you months between the Notice of Default and the sale date, and a cash sale can close inside that window with the lender paid through escrow. If a sale is not your best option, we will say so and point you to a HUD-approved counselor. See the timeline.
Can I sell a house with code violations or liens?
Yes. We buy houses with open code-enforcement cases, unpermitted additions, and recorded liens from cities, HOAs, or contractors. Liens are paid from the proceeds at closing so title transfers clean, and our offer already accounts for the cost of resolving the violation. You disclose it; we deal with it.
Are "we buy houses" companies legit?
Some are, some are not. Ask any buyer for proof of funds, confirm they close through a licensed California escrow and title company, check their Google reviews and business registration, and ask whether they will assign your contract to someone else. We answer all four in writing before you sign anything.
How much do cash buyers pay for houses?
A cash offer starts with what the house would sell for fully repaired, then subtracts the real cost of repairs, holding and selling costs, and the buyer's margin. We show each of those numbers in our written offer so you can compare it against listing. How we calculate an offer.
Do I have to make repairs or clean the house before selling?
No. We buy as-is, which means the condition on the day we walk through is the condition we close in. Leave furniture, junk, or an unfinished remodel; take what you want and we handle the rest after closing.
How do I sell my parents' house after they pass away?
It depends on how the house was held. If it was in a living trust, the successor trustee can sell now. If it was in your parent's name alone, it usually goes through probate, or a simplified process if the estate is under California's small-estate threshold. We can help you figure out which applies and buy once you have authority. Selling an inherited house.
Find out what your house is worth to us, as-is.
One short form or one phone call. A written offer within 24 hours, and no obligation to take it.