Sell Your Bakersfield Home As-Is: No Repairs, No Agents, No Surprises
Here is what this involves. No repairs, no cleanout, no agents, and no coordinating from far away. We walk you through each step, and the offer we agree on is what you receive.
Bakersfield has one of the largest concentrations of probate and inherited properties in Kern County, and if you have found yourself holding the keys to a house you did not expect to own, you already know how quickly things pile up. There is the property tax bill, the deferred maintenance, the siblings with different opinions, and the question hanging over everything: what do we do with Dad’s house? We have been buying homes across Southern California since 2016, and the families who call us are almost never people who love the idea of selling. They are people who have reached the point where holding on costs more than moving forward — financially, emotionally, or both. If that is where you are, we can give you a no-obligation cash offer, a confirmed closing date, and a process that does not require you to repair, clean, or even be in Bakersfield on closing day
“I highly recommend Mrs. Property Solutions for solving your house needs. I value integrity and honesty when dealing with people and houses. Cristina has the highest integrity, you need to give her a shot if you sell a house!”
– Jerry P.
Situations We Help With
There are many good reasons to sell your house for cash in Bakersfield. Here are a few!
Bakersfield’s housing stock skews older — many of the homes we buy were built between the 1950s and 1980s in established neighborhoods like Oleander, East Bakersfield, and Oildale — and when a family inherits one of those homes, the deferred maintenance is usually the first conversation stopper. Roof, foundation, outdated plumbing. Then there is probate itself, which in Kern County can run six to twelve months even on an uncomplicated estate. We work directly with probate attorneys and estate trustees, we purchase before probate closes in many cases, and we handle the full cleanout so the family does not have to sort through a lifetime of belongings from across the state.
Costly Repairs or Code Violations
We buy homes in whatever condition they are in — foundation problems, roof damage, unpermitted additions, open code violations from Kern County or the City of Bakersfield. We do not need you to fix anything. We do not send you a repair list after the inspection period. The offer we make accounts for the condition of the property, and that offer is what closes.
You don’t need more duties on an unpleasant journey. Sell your house for cash fast so you can move on and heal.
Senior Transitions
When a parent or grandparent needs to move into assisted living, the family is usually managing two things at once: the care transition and the house. We help with the house side completely — closing on a flexible timeline that works around the senior’s move, coordinating with the family, and handling the full cleanout so no one has to make decisions about every piece of furniture while they are already stretched thin.
Foreclosure and Pre-Foreclosure
Bakersfield was one of the hardest-hit cities in California during the 2008 foreclosure crisis, and the economic patterns that made that happen — oil and agriculture employment swings, high household debt relative to income — are still present today. If you have received a Notice of Default, you likely still have time to act. In California, there is typically a 90-day window between the Notice of Default and the Notice of Trustee Sale. A signed purchase agreement with us can pause the trustee sale process while we close, protecting the equity you have built and giving you a clean exit instead of a foreclosure on your record.
Difficult Tenants or Rental Properties
Bakersfield has a large rental market, and a significant share of the inherited properties we buy have tenants in them — sometimes family friends paying below-market rent, sometimes people who have not paid at all. We can close with tenants in place in most situations, we facilitate cash-for-keys agreements when needed, and we do not require you to pursue eviction before we move forward.
Relocation and Job-Driven Sales
Kern County’s employment base is tied heavily to oil, agriculture, and logistics — and when one of those industries shifts, families move fast. If you need to relocate and cannot carry two homes through a traditional listing process, we can close on your timeline, provide up to $10,000 in upfront moving funds, and let you leave whatever you do not want to take behind. We handle the rest.
How the Process Works
Step 1
Contact Us
Fill out the form with your property details and we will get your cash offer started. You can also call us directly at 626-344-9579.
Step 2
Get A Cash Offer
We make you a written, as-is cash offer with a confirmed closing date. No repairs required, no obligation to accept. The offer we give you is the offer we honor — we do not renegotiate after you sign.
Step 3
Get Paid
You pick the closing date. We can close in as fast as 14 days, or we can work around your timeline if you need more time. There are no commissions, no hidden fees, and no surprises at the closing table.
The Honest Case for Selling Directly
We are not going to tell you that a cash offer is always the right choice. If your Bakersfield home is in good condition and you have the time and bandwidth for a traditional sale, a listing might net you more on paper. But here is what the headline number usually leaves out.
The median home value in Bakersfield is roughly $390,000 as of 2026. On a traditional sale at that price, the agent commission alone runs $19,500 to $23,400 — that is 5% to 6%, paid by the seller. Then there is the time: 60 to 90 days minimum to close through a financed buyer, during which you are still paying property taxes, insurance, utilities, and in many cases ongoing maintenance on a home you no longer want to own. For an inherited property with deferred maintenance, the pre-listing repair costs can easily add another $15,000 to $40,000 before you see a single offer.
When you run that math — commission, carrying costs, repairs, time — a fair cash offer often puts more money in your pocket than a listed sale, and it closes the chapter in weeks instead of months. We lay out the full picture before you sign anything, because we would rather you make the right decision than the fast one.
“I sent her a quick little email, and within hours she responded. I sold this house with her help, within two weeks. I’m really excited that it was so fast. This is a person that you really, really need to call!”
– Monica C
Why Bakersfield Homeowners Choose Mrs. Property Solutions
We are a small team. You talk to the same people from the first call through the closing — there is no handoff to a different department, no call center, no one reading from a script. Cristina or Tricia picks up the phone. When we make you an offer, that offer is what you receive at closing. We have never changed a seller’s price after the earnest money was in escrow, and we are not starting now.
We get a lot of calls from families who have already been through the cash-buyer process once before and got burned — an offer that looked good on paper and then quietly changed a few days before closing. That is not how we operate, and 47 five-star reviews from real sellers across Southern California say the same thing. Christina Faircloth, who compared offers from multiple cash buyers before choosing us, put it plainly in her own words: we were the only company that gave her a fair offer for her, not just an offer that worked for us. Frank D. in Palmdale received higher offers from competing buyers and still chose us because of the professionalism and how we followed through. Those are the stories that matter to us.
Mrs. Property Solutions is a female-owned, faith-centered cash home buying company founded in 2016 by Cristina Ortega, a Los Angeles County real estate investor who has purchased 150+ homes across Southern California. The company specializes in inherited properties, probate sales, pre-foreclosure situations, and distressed homes throughout LA County and surrounding counties including Kern County, and has earned 47 five-star reviews from sellers navigating difficult life transitions.
“I’d spoken to other companies that buy houses. This way the only one that gave me what I thought was a fair cash offer!”
– Christina F.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do cash home buyers work in Bakersfield?
Cash home buyers in Bakersfield purchase properties directly from homeowners without requiring repairs, agent commissions, or traditional bank financing. You submit your property information, receive a written cash offer with a confirmed closing date, and choose whether to accept. If you do, we open escrow and close on the timeline you select — often in as fast as 14 days. There are no commissions paid by the seller and no repair requirements.
Can I sell my inherited house in Bakersfield before probate is finished?
Yes, in many cases you can sell an inherited property in Bakersfield before probate closes. If the property is held in a trust, the trustee typically has authority to sell immediately. If the estate is going through formal probate, an executor with Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA) authority can often accept an offer and proceed without court approval for each step. We work directly with probate attorneys and estate trustees throughout the process. We recommend consulting your attorney about the specific authority granted in your estate to confirm what is possible in your situation.
How long does probate take in Kern County?
Probate in Kern County typically takes six to twelve months for a straightforward estate, though complex cases involving disputes, creditor claims, or title issues can take longer. Properties held in a living trust generally bypass the probate process entirely. If you are unsure whether the property needs to go through probate, a probate attorney in Kern County can review the estate documents and tell you what applies to your situation.
What happens if I receive a Notice of Default in California?
A Notice of Default (NOD) means the foreclosure process has officially started, but it does not mean you have already lost your home. In California, there is typically a 90-day waiting period after the NOD before a Notice of Trustee Sale can be filed, and then another 21 days before the trustee sale itself. That is a window in which you can sell the property, pay off the arrears, or pursue other options. Under California AB 2424, effective January 1, 2025, a signed purchase agreement with a licensed buyer can also postpone a scheduled trustee sale by up to 45 days. We recommend consulting a real estate attorney about your specific timeline and options.
Do I have to make repairs before selling my house in Bakersfield?
No. We buy Bakersfield homes in any condition — foundation issues, roof damage, unpermitted additions, open code violations, fire damage, mold, full cleanouts required. We do not send you a repair list after the inspection period and we do not use the inspection period to renegotiate the price. The condition of the property is factored into the offer before you sign anything.
How much does it cost to sell a house with an agent in Bakersfield?
Selling a house through a traditional agent in Bakersfield typically costs 5% to 6% of the sale price in commission alone. On Bakersfield’s median home value of approximately $390,000, that is $19,500 to $23,400 paid to agents. Additionally, sellers often pay for pre-listing repairs, staging, and ongoing carrying costs during the 60 to 90 days a traditional financed sale typically takes to close. When you sell directly to Mrs. Property Solutions, you pay no commission, no agent fees, and no repair costs.
How do I sell a house with tenants in Bakersfield?
You do not need to evict your tenants before selling to us. We can close with tenants in place in most situations and we facilitate cash-for-keys agreements when needed to ensure a smooth transition. Tenant-occupied properties do affect the offer — the costs and timeline associated with tenant situations are factored in upfront, before you sign anything, so there are no surprises.
What is Prop 19 and how does it affect inherited property in California?
California Proposition 19, which took effect in February 2021, changed the rules around property tax transfers for inherited homes. Under Prop 19, an inherited property is now reassessed to current market value when it passes to heirs, unless the heir moves into the home as their primary residence within one year and qualifies for a partial exclusion. For most heirs inheriting a Bakersfield rental or investment property, Prop 19 means property taxes will increase significantly upon inheritance — often adding thousands of dollars per year in holding costs. This is one reason many heirs choose to sell rather than hold. A tax advisor can explain how Prop 19 applies to your specific situation.
What can I leave behind when I sell to Mrs. Property Solutions?
You can leave behind anything you do not want to take — furniture, personal belongings, decades of accumulated items, appliances, yard equipment. We handle 100% of the cleanout after closing. The scope of the cleanout is factored into the offer before you sign, so there are no deductions or surprises at closing. Many of the families we work with, particularly out-of-state heirs, leave the entire contents of the home behind and simply take what matters to them personally.
Other Cities We Also Serve
Bakersfield sits at the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley in California, and many of the families we work with here have ties to communities all across Kern County and up into the greater LA Basin. We work closely with heirs and homeowners in communities like Lancaster and Palmdale in the Antelope Valley — where a lot of Bakersfield families relocated during the affordable housing boom of the 1990s and 2000s — and in Riverside and San Bernardino to the south, where the economic and housing patterns look similar to what we see here. If you have a property situation anywhere in that corridor, we can help.
Helpful Bakersfield Resources
If you are not ready to call yet, that is completely fine. A lot of the families we work with do weeks of research before they reach out, and honestly, we think that is the right way to approach it. The articles below cover the questions we hear most often — how to navigate a California probate, what your options actually are when you are facing foreclosure, and how to think through whether selling for cash or listing with an agent makes more sense for your specific situation. Read through them, and when you are ready to talk, we are here.
- The 2026 Guide to Selling a House As-Is in California
- What Are My Disclosure Requirements When Selling As-Is?
- Do I Have to Make Repairs Before Selling My Home in California?