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Top Red Flags When Selling Your House for cash

Hello, I’m Darren Brown, Investor, California realtor, Broker, and owner of DarrenBuysHomesCash.com. Today, I want to discuss red flags in contracts from cash home buyers. In my 30+ years of experience as a veteran-owned business in Sacramento, I frequently encounter questionable cash buyers. I’d like to share some warning signs to help you avoid scams when selling your home. Many sellers prefer to avoid realtor fees but hesitate to work with cash buyers due to trust concerns. Approximately 30% of Sacramento cash buyers use questionable contract tactics – something I’ve personally experienced multiple times in 2025. Here are five critical red flags to watch for when reviewing a cash buyer’s contract. First, beware of unrealistically high offers! When the price seems too good to be true, it usually is – this tactic locks you into a contract while giving the buyer leverage to reduce the price later during their due diligence period. Second, be suspicious of closing dates beyond 14 days. As an A+ BBB-rated buyer for over 6 years, I can confirm there’s no legitimate reason a real cash buyer needs more than 14 days to close. In California, properties require a preliminary title report which typically takes only 7 days. Third, excessive contingencies are a warning sign. Legitimate buyers like myself need only one brief inspection – I typically spend 15-20 minutes evaluating a property, not multiple visits with endless conditions. Fourth, verify recent proof of funds. Legitimate buyers should provide bank statements or hard money verification from within the past 30 days. Finally, research the buyer’s identity. If you can’t find the person or company online or verify their business through the Secretary of State website, you might be dealing with a ghost buyer. Armed with these indicators, you can make intelligent decisions when selling to cash buyers. If you’re looking to save money by selling without a realtor, especially if you’re dealing with squatter homes, tenant-occupied properties, probate, inheritance issues, divorce situations, or older homes in Florin, South Sacramento, Oak Park, Del Paso Heights, or North Highlands, give me a call at (916) 300-7962 or visit www.darrenbuyshomescash.com. We specialize in buying squatter, hoarder, tenant-occupied properties, fixers, mobile homes, and helping homeowners experiencing distress & stress. Our primary service areas include Sacramento, S. Sac, Oak Park, Florin Area, Del Paso Hts, North Highlands, Carmichael, Citrus Heights and Orangevale. Thank you.

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