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Patricia L.
San Mateo, CA
"Our family home of 40 years needed too much work to list. Tru Deal gave us a fair cash offer and we closed in just 10 days!"
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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 San Mateo and Across Bay Area
Serving San Mateo and surrounding areas with fast, fair cash offers
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Selling Your House Fast in San Mateo
San Mateo sits at the heart of the Peninsula, offering convenient access to both San Francisco and Silicon Valley. This prime location means high property values – but also high expectations from buyers in the traditional market.
Many San Mateo homeowners face situations where listing traditionally doesn't work. Your home might need expensive updates to compete with newer construction, or you may need to relocate quickly for work. Perhaps you've inherited a property from parents who lived there for decades.
Tru Deal Homebuyers specializes in buying San Mateo homes as-is. From craftsman homes in San Mateo Park to mid-century properties in Hillsdale, we purchase houses in any condition. No need to compete with renovated homes or spend months on the market.
Whether you're in Baywood-Aragon, Shoreview, or anywhere on the Peninsula, we provide a fast, simple alternative to traditional real estate sales. Get a fair cash offer and close when you're ready.
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 San Mateo.
- 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 San Mateo House to Us?
We make selling your house in San Mateo insanely easy.
We Buy San Mateo Houses in Any Condition
Whether your San Mateo home is in Hillsdale, Baywood, or San Mateo Park, we purchase properties in any condition. Outdated systems, old roofs, foundation concerns – we handle it all.
Properties in any San Mateo neighborhood
Homes needing updates or major repairs
No cleaning, staging, or repairs required
We handle all renovations after purchase
Skip San Mateo's Premium Agent Commissions
With San Mateo home values often exceeding $1.5 million, traditional 6% agent fees can cost you $90,000 or more. Our direct cash purchase means zero agent commissions.
Zero real estate agent commissions
No buyer financing contingencies
No inspection negotiations
Close in as little as 7 days
Fair Cash Offers for San Mateo Properties
We provide competitive all-cash offers based on current Peninsula market conditions. No hidden fees, no surprises, and we cover all closing costs.
Fair market valuations for San Mateo homes
As-is purchase at agreed price
All closing costs covered by us
Written offer within 24 hours
Selling Your House in San Mateo
San Mateo County represents some of California's most valuable real estate, but that value comes with challenges. Many Peninsula homes were built in the 1950s-70s and now require significant updates to attract today's tech-industry buyers. Whether you're a longtime San Mateo family, managing an estate, or relocating for work, we offer a straightforward path forward without renovation headaches or months of showings.
Neighborhoods & Areas We Buy In
Common Seller Situations in San Mateo
1950s-70s homes competing against fully renovated Peninsula properties
Properties near Caltrain needing updates for commuter-buyers
Families relocating for tech jobs to Seattle, Denver, or Phoenix
Adult children managing parents' longtime family homes from out of state
Homes with original kitchens, outdated electrical, or single-pane windows
Properties with deferred maintenance after long-term family ownership
Recent San Mateo Success Story
The Situation
Three siblings inherited their parents' 1962 San Mateo Park home after their mother passed. The house had original everything—kitchen, bathrooms, heating. Two siblings lived out of state and couldn't coordinate or afford the $120K renovation agents recommended.
Timeline
We viewed the property on a Thursday, made an offer Friday, and they accepted. We closed in 14 days, allowing all siblings to be present for the final walkthrough and closing.
Outcome
The siblings received $1.38M cash, split evenly. They avoided $83K in agent fees, saved $120K in renovation costs, and closed the estate within 30 days of first contact.
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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.
San Mateo Homeowners We've Helped
Real stories from Peninsula sellers
"Our family home of 40 years needed too much work to list. Tru Deal gave us a fair cash offer and we closed in just 10 days. So grateful!"
Patricia L.
San Mateo
"Relocating to Denver for work with only 3 weeks notice. Tru Deal bought our house fast so we could focus on the move, not the sale."
David K.
Burlingame
"Inherited mom's home but couldn't afford the repairs agents said we needed. Tru Deal bought it as-is and handled everything. Stress-free!"
Linda M.
Foster City
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