[Home](https://realestateworks.com/) → [Services](https://realestateworks.com/services) → As-is sales California · As-is sales # Can you sell a house as-is in California? Yes. As-is means you aren't agreeing to make repairs, but California sellers still disclose known material facts. Sidney Manzo, a San Gabriel Valley agent in real estate since 1990, prices and markets homes in their current condition on the open market. Get my free home review. [Call (626) 296-2900](tel:+16262962900)[En español](https://ayudaparavendercasa.vercel.app/services/as-is-sales) Home value What’s my home worth? Get my free home review ## Thinking about selling as-is? Discuss the property’s present condition, required California disclosures, and selling options. “As-is” does not remove applicable disclosures. A conversation does not create a listing agreement or agency relationship. [Book a seller consultation](https://realestateworks.com/book?kind=seller-consultation&from=%2Fservices%2Fas-is-sales&topic=As-is+sales)[(626) 296-2900](tel:+16262962900) ## What “as-is” means in California An as-is sale indicates that the seller is not promising to repair defects. The buyer generally takes the property in its current physical condition, subject to the terms of the written purchase agreement. As-is is a contract posture about repairs. It is not a license to stay silent, not a particular price, and not a completed sale. ## What it does not mean As-is does not mean the buyer cannot inspect. It does not mean title issues disappear. It does not waive applicable California disclosure duties. California Civil Code section 1102 generally applies disclosure requirements to transfers of single-family residential property, subject to the statutory exemptions in section 1102.2 and other applicable provisions. Section 1102.1 states the Legislature’s intent that delivery of a real estate transfer disclosure statement may not be waived in an “as-is” sale. Whether those requirements apply to a particular transaction is a legal question. Ask a California attorney about a specific file. “As-is” also does not necessarily mean that nothing can be negotiated after an inspection. Depending on the contract, a buyer may have inspection or contingency rights that permit the buyer to request repairs, credits, a price adjustment, or cancellation. The seller can decide whether to agree, subject to the contract and applicable law. ## Why sellers choose an as-is sale Sellers may choose an as-is approach when they prefer not to invest time or money in repairs, when the property needs significant work, or when simplifying the process is a priority. Whether an as-is path produces a better overall result than making selected repairs is a fact-specific comparison. It should be made with current information about this house — not a slogan, and not a citywide median. Neither path is certain to net more. ## A step-by-step path for selling as-is The order below is a practical map, not a legal requirement and not a promised timeline. No specific closing speed or net result is promised. Outcomes depend on the property, the market, the written contract, and the performance of the parties. ## 1. Understand the property’s current condition and your disclosure obligations Identify what you actually know about the property’s condition, history of repairs, unpermitted work, and any other material facts. California law requires disclosure of known material facts. The disclosure rules do not necessarily require a seller to obtain a professional inspection merely because the property is being sold as-is. Whether an inspection or other investigation is appropriate in a particular transaction is a fact-specific question. What you must disclose on a specific file is a legal question. ## 2. Obtain a current market evaluation focused on present condition A licensed California real-estate professional can prepare a comparative market analysis that reflects the property in its present condition, so you have a current market reference point before setting a price. A CMA is advisory. It is not an appraisal, not a promised sale price, and not a purchase offer from this brokerage. ## 3. Prepare applicable California disclosures Where the article applies, sellers typically complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement based on actual knowledge. Other forms can apply depending on the property and the transaction date, including a Natural Hazard Disclosure Statement under Civil Code section 1103, lead-based paint disclosures where federal rules require them, and local or property-specific forms. California disclosure requirements can also include additional statutory disclosures. For example, Civil Code section 1102.6i requires, for covered transactions on or after January 1, 2026, delivery of a disclosure statement concerning the advisability of having the property’s electrical system inspected, subject to the statutory exception for certain recently constructed buildings. Whether a particular form is required is a legal question. Incomplete or inaccurate disclosures can create liability after closing regardless of as-is language. ## 4. Decide how to present the property Common approaches include listing on the open market with clear present-condition language through a licensed agent, if you later authorize a listing, or evaluating written offers from buyers willing to purchase in present condition. Each approach has different exposure and contract terms. A listing is a written agreement, not a website visit. ## 5. Price the property for its present condition Pricing should reflect current condition, the cost and risk a buyer will assume, and comparable sales — not an assumption that the house will trade as if repaired. An agent can discuss market data as a reference. That is not an appraisal and not a promised net. ## 6. Market with accurate present-condition language If you later list, disclose that the property is offered in its present condition. Accurate marketing and complete applicable disclosures help attract buyers who understand the terms. That can reduce wasted showings. It does not lock a price or prevent later disputes. ## 7. Review and negotiate written offers Examine price, contingencies (especially inspection rights), closing timeline, allocation of costs, and as-is language in the contract. An as-is provision does not by itself prevent a buyer from conducting inspections. Inspection rights, contingency periods, and cancellation or renegotiation rights depend on the written purchase agreement. Legal questions about those clauses belong to a California attorney. You are not asked to accept the first number that arrives. ## 8. Deliver disclosures and open escrow Provide required disclosures within the time frames set by the purchase agreement and applicable law. Escrow is typically opened with a licensed escrow holder and a title company. Confirm with the escrow holder how funds will be received, verified, and disbursed under the escrow instructions. This brokerage is not the escrow company and does not purchase the property. ## 9. Complete the transaction Once contingencies are removed or expire and title requirements are satisfied, the sale proceeds to closing if the parties perform. The seller is generally not required to make repairs unless the parties agree otherwise in writing. Net proceeds are determined by the final settlement statement — not by a website. No specific timeline or net result is promised. ## Important limitations As-is is about repairs, not silence. - As-is does not waive the duty to disclose known material facts where that duty applies. - Where Civil Code section 2079 applies, a licensed real estate agent working under a written agreement to find or obtain a buyer has a statutory duty to conduct a reasonably competent and diligent visual inspection and disclose material facts that the inspection would reveal. That broker duty is separate from the seller’s disclosure obligations. - An as-is provision does not by itself prevent a buyer from conducting inspections. Inspection rights, contingency periods, and cancellation or renegotiation rights depend on the written purchase agreement. - Failure to disclose known material defects can create liability after closing. - Certain transfers — for example some probate or foreclosure transfers — may have different disclosure rules. Those situations require individual review with counsel. Legal questions about disclosure obligations or contract language belong to a California attorney. Tax questions belong to a qualified tax professional. We do not give legal, tax, or credit advice. ## What this licensed desk can and cannot do Sidney Manzo, Agent, CA DRE #01108914, licensed in California, provide licensed real-estate services for California sellers considering an as-is sale. He helps homeowners understand their real-estate options. We do not purchase properties. Our role is limited to licensed real-estate services: market information for present-condition pricing, help organizing applicable disclosures, marketing if you later authorize a listing, comparing written offers, and coordinating with a neutral escrow and title company. - Clarify your priorities — convenience, limiting out-of-pocket repairs, fewer showings, or a realistic net under current condition — without promising that any one goal will be met. - Prepare a comparative market analysis that reflects present condition — advisory only, not an appraisal. - Provide information about commonly used California disclosure forms and help coordinate their completion and delivery when appropriate; whether a particular form is required and what must be disclosed is a legal question. - Market with accurate present-condition language if you later authorize a listing. - Help compare written offers against those priorities — not legal advice. We do not promise price, speed, buyer performance, or any particular net result. We do not give legal, tax, or credit advice. A conversation about options is not a listing agreement. Advertising and this page must not claim otherwise. Examples, estimates, or market statistics are not individualized promises. ## City notes This page provides general information about as-is sales in California. City-specific pages provide additional local information where available. ## Cities we serve City-specific notes, when published, appear on each city hub. Open a matching circumstance page where one exists, or browse the city directory. - ### As-is real estate agent in Pasadena, CA Open city guide - ### As-is real estate agent in Alhambra, CA Open city guide - ### As-is real estate agent in Monrovia, CA Open city guide - ### Sell a home in Pasadena, CA Open city hub - ### Sell a home in Alhambra, CA Open city hub - Directory Cities we serve Browse ## Related circumstances Adjacent guides for sellers whose situation may overlap. Each page keeps its own factual notes — nothing here invents fees or promises outcomes. ### Short sale A short sale lets you sell for less than you owe, if your lenders approve the terms. Sidney Manzo, a San Gabriel Valley agent in real estate since 1990, prepares the lender package and manages offers through approval. Ask a tax advisor about deficiency questions. Talk with Sidney. 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Whether the article applies depends on the transaction and any statutory exemption, including those in section 1102.2. Ask a California attorney about a specific file. **If I sell as-is, can I skip disclosures?** No. As-is is about repairs, not about silence. Applicable California disclosure rules still apply. Ask a California attorney if you need legal advice on a specific form. **Can a buyer still inspect an as-is property?** Generally, an as-is provision does not by itself prevent a buyer from conducting inspections. Inspection rights, contingency periods, and cancellation or renegotiation rights depend on the written purchase agreement. **Does as-is protect me from all liability after closing?** No. Failure to disclose known material facts can create liability. Legal questions should be directed to a California attorney. **Can I get a market analysis before deciding whether to list as-is?** Yes. We can prepare an advisory comparative market analysis that reflects present condition. It is not an appraisal and not a promised sale price. **Does asking for a review list the house?** No. A conversation is not a listing agreement. ## Sources 1. [California Civil Code § 1102 — Disclosure upon transfer of residential property](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1102) 2. [California Civil Code § 1102.1 — Disclosure requirements and “as-is” sales](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1102.1) 3. [California Civil Code § 1102.2 — Statutory exemptions](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1102.2) 4. [California Civil Code § 1102.6i — Electrical-system inspection advisory disclosure](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1102.6i) 5. [California Civil Code § 1103 — Natural hazard disclosure](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=1103) 6. [California Civil Code § 2079 — Broker visual inspection duty](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=CIV§ionNum=2079) 7. [California Courts — When a contract is broken (real-estate contracts generally must be in writing)](https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/civil-lawsuit/breach-contract) 8. [California Business and Professions Code § 10131](https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=BPC§ionNum=10131) 9. [California Department of Real Estate — Consumers](https://www.dre.ca.gov/Consumers/) ## 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. - Works in English and Spanish. [About Sidney](https://realestateworks.com/about) RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193 Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914, licensed in California. Informational only — not legal, tax, financial, foreclosure, or probate advice, and not an appraisal. Nothing on this page creates a listing agreement or agency relationship. Equal Housing Opportunity. --- Sidney Manzo, CA DRE #01108914 · RE/MAX Dream Properties (ASLG Inc), CA DRE #02142193 · (626) 296-2900 Source page: https://realestateworks.com/services/as-is-sales