General information, not legal or tax advice. Sidney works alongside your attorney and CPA. Rules as of October 13, 2026; they change, so check the official sources listed below.
How is an as-is contract different?
The paperwork is standard; the difference is the seller's position on requests. You may still choose to grant a credit, but nothing obliges you to fix anything.
Is a pre-listing inspection a good idea?
Often. A report you order first shows buyers what they're getting, lets you price around known issues and reduces renegotiation after they inspect.
What is specific to selling as-is in La Puente?
La Puente's Building and Safety Division issues building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing permits and enforces substandard-structure abatement, so unpermitted work shows up in its records. (lapuente.org) A La Puente sale's deed should go to the LA County Recorder with the buyer's Preliminary Change of Ownership Report, or 'the recorder may charge an additional recording fee' of $20 (Rev. & Tax. Code §480.3(b)). (lavote.gov) The LA County Registrar-Recorder lists the county documentary transfer tax at $1.10 per $1,000 of value, and La Puente is not one of the five cities that add a city rate (Culver City, Los Angeles, Pomona, Redondo Beach and Santa Monica). (lavote.gov) Ask your escrow officer or a real estate attorney who pays the transfer tax under your purchase contract.
What does it cost to sell as-is?
Commission, escrow and title fees, the transfer tax and any credits you choose to give (LA County Registrar-Recorder). The amount or rate of real estate commissions is not fixed by law. They are set by each broker individually and may be negotiable between the seller and broker. Skipping repairs removes contractor bills, not closing costs. Photos and the written description should be honest about condition. Listings that name the work needed tend to attract purchasers who already budgeted for it, which can mean fewer cancellations once inspections come back.
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Questions
What do La Puente owners ask?
- What about unpermitted additions?
- They must be disclosed and can affect price and financing (Civ. Code §1102). Sidney, in real estate since 1990, prices homes with unpermitted work. Talk with Sidney about your La Puente home
- Can I sell with tenants in place?
- Yes, though occupied homes need notice before showings, and tenant rights continue. Sidney Manzo (in real estate since 1990) schedules showings around occupants. Talk with Sidney about your La Puente home
- Can I give a credit instead of repairing?
- You can offer one; lenders limit how large it may be. In real estate since 1990, Sidney negotiates credits with buyers. Talk with Sidney about your La Puente home
- How fast can an as-is sale close?
- It depends on the loan; organized paperwork removes avoidable delays. Sidney Manzo, in real estate since 1990, collects reports up front. Talk with Sidney about your La Puente home
- What would my La Puente fixer sell for?
- Nearby sales of homes needing similar work set the range. Sidney Manzo (in real estate since 1990) prepares a free opinion of price. Get my free home review
Sources
Sources
- lapuente.org: building and safety (accessed October 13, 2026)
- lavote.gov: fees (accessed October 13, 2026)
- lavote.gov: general info (accessed October 13, 2026)
- Civ. Code §1102 (seller disclosures) (accessed October 13, 2026)
Your agent
Who reviews your home?
Sidney Manzo, Agent, CA DRE #01108914.
- In real estate since 1990
- 155+ closed sales
- RE/MAX Hall of Fame
- Member, Pasadena Association of REALTORS® and C.A.R.
RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193
Last reviewed by Sidney Manzo.