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George R.
Chico, CA
"Lost our Paradise home in the fire and needed to sell our Chico rental quickly. Tru Deal was compassionate and gave us a fair price."
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The house is costing you money every month you own it.
Repairs, taxes, insurance, utilities, and the mental tax of owning a place you don't want to own.
You wait because you're not sure who's honest or what your real options are. That's fair. Most sellers we meet started there.
Your Options Report shows you:
What you'd net if you listed with an agent, after repairs and commissions
What you'd net if you sold to us as-is, with no repairs and no fees
What you'd net if you rented it out for a year first
What each path looks like on a calendar, week by week
Which path we'd pick if the house were ours
You don't have to decide anything today.
Read the report. Ask us anything. If none of the paths fit, we'll say so and step aside.
Your Walk-Away Number, in writing, within 24 hours.
What you'd net on every path. Nobody pressures you to pick one.
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We Buy Houses in Chico and Across Butte County
Serving Chico and surrounding areas with fast, fair cash offers
Areas We Serve in Butte County
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Selling Your House Fast in Chico
Chico serves as the hub of Northern California's upper valley, home to Chico State University and a growing community. The area has faced unique challenges in recent years, including the devastating Camp Fire that affected many Paradise residents who relocated to Chico.
Many Chico homeowners face situations where traditional listing doesn't work. Perhaps you own a property affected by fire or smoke, have inherited a home needing significant work, or need to relocate for work or family reasons. The traditional market can be slow and uncertain.
Tru Deal Homebuyers specializes in buying Chico homes as-is. From older homes in the Avenues to properties throughout Butte County, we purchase houses in any condition. We've helped many Paradise fire survivors and Chico residents move forward quickly.
Whether you're near Bidwell Park, in South Chico, or anywhere in Butte County, we provide a fast, compassionate alternative to traditional real estate sales. Get a fair cash offer and close on your timeline.
Average Days to Close
7-14 Days
Closing Costs to Seller
$0
Commission Fees
0%
Offer Turnaround
24 Hours
Here's What Waiting Will Cost You:
Wait 3 Months
That's a new kitchen remodel
Wait 6 Months
That's a year of private school tuition
Wait 1 Year
That's a down payment on your next home
We Buy As-Is
Your House Doesn't Need to Be Picture Perfect
Cracked driveway? Dated paint? Broken garage door? We've seen it all—and we buy houses just like this every week in Chico.
- No repairs or cleaning required before we make an offer
- We handle the junk, the mess, and the headaches
- Close in as little as 7 days—on your timeline
The Problems Most Companies Won't Touch
We specialize in the "difficult" situations that scare off traditional buyers and agents.
(Click your situation to see how we help)
Why Sell Your Chico House to Us?
We make selling your house in Chico insanely easy.
We Buy Chico Houses in Any Condition
Whether your Chico home is near the university, in the Avenues, or in South Chico, we buy properties in any condition. Fire damage, deferred maintenance, or major repairs – we handle it all.
Properties in any Chico neighborhood
Fire-damaged or smoke-affected homes
No cleaning, staging, or repairs required
We handle all renovations after purchase
Skip Agent Commissions
Traditional 6% agent commissions can cost you $20,000-$30,000 on a Chico home. Our direct cash purchase means zero agent fees – keep more money in your pocket.
Zero real estate agent commissions
No buyer financing contingencies
No inspection negotiations
Close in as little as 7 days
Fair Cash Offers for Chico Properties
We provide competitive all-cash offers based on current Butte County market conditions. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and we cover all closing costs.
Fair market valuations for Chico homes
As-is purchase at agreed price
All closing costs covered by us
Written offer within 24 hours
Selling Your House in Chico
Butte County has faced extraordinary challenges—from the Camp Fire to ongoing recovery. Chico absorbed thousands of displaced Paradise families, creating unique housing dynamics. Whether you're a longtime Chico resident, a Camp Fire survivor, or managing inherited property, we understand the area's complexities and can help you move forward quickly and fairly.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Buy In
Common Seller Situations in Chico
Camp Fire survivors selling secondary Chico properties
Inherited Paradise lots or fire-damaged properties
Older homes in the Avenues with deferred maintenance
Student rental properties with management fatigue
Properties affected by smoke damage from wildfires
Estate sales after longtime Butte County residents pass
Recent Chico Success Story
The Situation
A Paradise family lost their primary home in the Camp Fire and eventually purchased in Chico. They still owned a rental property in South Chico that needed significant work and had difficult tenants. Managing both recovery and a problem property became overwhelming.
Timeline
We made an offer accounting for property condition and tenant situation. Closed in 12 days with tenants in place.
Outcome
They received $285,000 cash, avoided the eviction process, and could focus entirely on rebuilding their lives. One less burden during an already difficult time.
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The Real Cost of Using an Agent
Compare what you actually save with Tru Deal
| Feature | Selling with an Agent | Selling to Tru Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs & Upgrades | Required before listing – Average $15k-$30k out of pocket | Zero repairs needed – Save thousands instantly |
| Showings & Staging | Constant disruptions, staging costs $2k-$5k | One 15-minute visit – No staging required |
| Commissions & Fees | 6-8% commission + closing costs ($18k-$24k on $300k home) | Zero fees – We cover ALL closing costs |
| Time to Close | 30-120 days (often longer with complications) | 7-21 days – YOU pick the closing date |
| Deal Certainty | 40% of deals fall through (buyer financing fails) | 100% guaranteed – Cash in hand, no contingencies |
| Holding Costs | Continue paying mortgage, taxes, insurance for months | Stop all payments in as little as 7 days |
| Market Risk | Price drops if home sits – Average 5-10% reduction | Locked-in offer – No price changes or negotiations |
Repairs & Upgrades
With an Agent:
Required before listing – Average $15k-$30k out of pocket
With Tru Deal:
Zero repairs needed – Save thousands instantly
Showings & Staging
With an Agent:
Constant disruptions, staging costs $2k-$5k
With Tru Deal:
One 15-minute visit – No staging required
Commissions & Fees
With an Agent:
6-8% commission + closing costs ($18k-$24k on $300k home)
With Tru Deal:
Zero fees – We cover ALL closing costs
Time to Close
With an Agent:
30-120 days (often longer with complications)
With Tru Deal:
7-21 days – YOU pick the closing date
Deal Certainty
With an Agent:
40% of deals fall through (buyer financing fails)
With Tru Deal:
100% guaranteed – Cash in hand, no contingencies
Holding Costs
With an Agent:
Continue paying mortgage, taxes, insurance for months
With Tru Deal:
Stop all payments in as little as 7 days
Market Risk
With an Agent:
Price drops if home sits – Average 5-10% reduction
With Tru Deal:
Locked-in offer – No price changes or negotiations
Honesty matters: Sometimes listing with an agent is the right path. If we're not your best option, we'll tell you honestly and point you in the right direction.
Chico Homeowners We've Helped
Real stories from Butte County sellers
"Lost our Paradise home in the fire and needed to sell our Chico rental quickly. Tru Deal was compassionate and gave us a fair price."
George R.
Chico
"My late husband's home needed too much work for me to handle. Tru Deal bought it as-is and made everything simple."
Dorothy M.
Oroville
"Inherited property with fire damage. No one else would touch it. Tru Deal gave us a fair cash offer and closed quickly."
Frank S.
Paradise
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