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.
What does as-is mean in a California sale?
The seller doesn't agree to make repairs as a condition of the sale. Buyers can still inspect, ask questions and negotiate, and the price reflects the condition they find.
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.
Which local details should Montrose sellers check first?
LA County Planning describes Montrose, south of I-210, as a planned subdivision from the early 1920s; the Honolulu corridor south of unincorporated Montrose is in the City of Glendale, so the parcel decides whether the County or Glendale issues permits. (planning.lacounty.gov) Montrose is in the La Crescenta-Montrose Community Standards District, as listed by LA County Planning. Ask the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning which rules apply to your parcel before work starts. (planning.lacounty.gov) The LA County Registrar-Recorder lists the county documentary transfer tax at $1.10 per $1,000 of value, and Montrose 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. Keep receipts for anything replaced in recent years, such as a water heater, roof or electrical panel. Buyers of older homes read those records closely, and they can narrow the discount offered for condition.
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Questions
What do Montrose owners ask?
- Will an FHA or VA buyer want repairs?
- Sometimes; government-backed loans can require certain safety items before funding. Sidney Manzo, in real estate since 1990, screens offers for loan type early. Talk with Sidney about your Montrose home
- Do I need to empty the house first?
- No rule requires it, though clear rooms help buyers judge condition. Sidney, in real estate since 1990, connects sellers with clean-out help. Talk with Sidney about your Montrose home
- What if the roof or foundation has problems?
- Price for the repair, share any reports, and expect contractor-led buyers. Sidney Manzo (in real estate since 1990) gets repair estimates buyers can see. Talk with Sidney about your Montrose home
- How fast can an as-is sale close?
- Speed depends on buyer financing; complete disclosures help escrow move (Civ. Code §1102). In real estate since 1990, Sidney collects reports up front. Talk with Sidney about your Montrose home
- How do I find my home's as-is value?
- A comparative market analysis of similar-condition sales nearby gives the range. Sidney, in real estate since 1990, prepares one free for Montrose owners. Get my free home review
Sources
Sources
- planning.lacounty.gov: community spotlight la crescenta montrose (accessed October 13, 2026)
- planning.lacounty.gov: adopted community standards districts (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.