Los Angeles neighborhood
Serving Los Angeles County

Keep $13,500 more
when you sell
your LA home

The average LA seller overpays $13,500–$27,000 in listing commission. We match you with vetted agents at 1.5% — or cash buyers who close in 7 days. No obligation, ever.

Listings from 1.5%
Cash closes in 7–14 days
Free consultation, no obligation
Why sellers choose us

Not a brokerage. Not an iBuyer.
Something better.

Half the commission. Full service.

We don't push one brokerage. We match you with the right agent for your home, neighborhood, and goals — all charging just 1.5% instead of the typical 3%.

Close in 7 days. Sell as-is.

Our vetted private investors buy LA homes directly — no repairs, no commissions, no open houses. Get a real offer after one in-home visit and close on your timeline.

Zero obligation. Your call.

We don't list your home. We don't buy your home. Consultation is free, there's no contract, and you can walk away at any point — no fees, no paperwork, no pressure.

The savings calculator

Two ways to sell — see real numbers

Adjust your home value to see exactly what you'd walk away with on each path.

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Los Angeles County, CA
What do you think your home is worth? $900,000
$400,000$3,000,000
List with us at 1.5%
Maximum value, traditional sale
Sale price$900,000
Listing commission (1.5%)−$13,500
Buyer's agent (typical 2.5%)−$22,500
Closing costs (~1%)−$9,000
You walk away with
$855,000
60–120 days · repairs likely needed
Sell for cash
As-is, close in days
  • No listing commission
  • No repairs or staging needed
  • No showings or open houses
  • We cover closing costs
Your cash offer
Made on-the-spot after a free in-home visit by one of our investors.
7–14 days to close · no repairs · no surprises
A typical 3% listing agent takes $13,500 more in commission on this sale, leaving you $841,500. With Smart Sell LA's 1.5% network, that money stays in your pocket.
A 3% agent would cost you this much extra on this sale
That's yours to keep with Smart Sell LA
$13,500

Free consultation. No obligation. Smart Sell LA is a matchmaking service, not a brokerage.

Cash offer path

Sell as-is. Close in 7 days.
No commission. No repairs.

Skip the listing process entirely. Our vetted private investors buy LA homes directly — fast closes, zero repairs, no agent commissions, no surprises. Real LA investors who know your neighborhood — not a national iBuyer algorithm.

  • Close in 7–14 days — no extra months of taxes, insurance, or mortgage payments
  • Sell as-is — no repairs, no cleaning, no staging
  • Take what you want, leave the rest — junk and cleanouts are handled
  • No agent commissions
  • No closing costs — the buyer typically covers these
  • No showings, no open houses
  • We bring vetted investors directly to your door
Whatever the situation, our investors have seen it
Inherited a house Divorce Facing foreclosure Relocating Probate Problem tenants Major repairs needed Behind on payments Tax or solar liens Downsizing Vacant property Fire or water damage
Every cash offer is unique to your home. Our investors evaluate condition, location, market timing, and needed repairs to make a fair offer that works for everyone. We don't quote numbers online because every property is different — and we'd rather give you a real, honest offer after seeing your home than an inflated estimate you'd resent later. The only way to know is to schedule a free in-home visit.
LA home exterior
7
Average days
to close on
cash deals
The process

Simple. Transparent. On your terms.

Three steps from "thinking about selling" to closed deal.

1
Tell us about your home

Quick form, takes 30 seconds. We learn your situation and what matters most — timeline, condition, goals.

2
Free home consultation

One of our network agents or investors visits your home — no obligation, no pressure. You get real numbers based on your actual property.

3
You choose your path

List with a network agent at 1.5%, accept a cash offer, or walk away. Your home, your decision. We never pressure you.

1.5%
Listing commission
Half what most LA agents charge
$13,500
Average savings
vs. typical 3% on a $900K home
7
Days to cash close
Fastest path for motivated sellers
0
Obligation
Consultation is always free
What sellers say

Real results from LA homeowners

"I had no idea I was about to overpay my agent by $18,000. Smart Sell LA matched me with an agent who listed at 1.5% and got me full asking price in 11 days."
Maria G. · Silver Lake
"We needed to sell fast after relocating for work. They connected us with a cash buyer and we closed in 9 days. No repairs, no drama, no commissions."
David & Karen T. · Culver City
Situation guides

Selling for a specific reason?

Straight answers on the California rules, real timelines, and what each path actually nets you — written for the situation you're actually in.

Inherited a house

Probate timelines in LA County, the Prop 19 property tax reset, and what the house costs you every month while you decide.

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Divorce or separation

Why you can't sell on one signature, how the house gets divided, and the tax timing that costs couples six figures.

Read the guide →
Facing foreclosure

The 120-day California timeline, how late you can still stop it, and how to keep the equity instead of losing it at auction.

Read the guide →
Rental with tenants

The lease goes with the house. What that means, why "I'm selling" isn't grounds to evict, and how to sell occupied.

Read the guide →
Relocating or job transfer

Matching the sale to your move date, the three-year tax clock after you move out, and closing from another state.

Read the guide →
Seller's glossary

Plain-English definitions of every term that comes up when you're selling an LA home — no jargon.

Browse terms →
Area guides

The rules genuinely change across city lines — the LA transfer tax, rent rules, and permit issues differ by where your home sits.

Sherman Oaks Encino Burbank Glendale Pasadena
Questions

Everything you want to know

Honest answers. No sales pitch.

Selling with a network agent

Our network agents have lower overhead, work more efficiently, and use our client pipeline to fill their calendar — so they don't need to charge 3% to stay profitable. You get the same full-service listing experience at half the commission.
We vet every agent on track record, local market knowledge, communication, and their ability to close at or above asking. We only refer agents we'd trust with our own family's home. Each agent operates under their own brokerage and DRE license.
Your listing agreement is between you and the network agent directly. We recommend asking for a 90-day listing term with a cancellation clause. Most of our agents are flexible — ask during your consultation.
The buyer's agent commission (typically 2.5%) is separate from your listing commission and paid to whoever represents the buyer. Our calculator includes this so you always see your true net. This is standard across all LA listings.
Absolutely. Everything is negotiable — price, contingencies, closing timeline. Your network agent handles all negotiations on your behalf, just like any full-service agent would.

About Smart Sell LA

No. Smart Sell LA is a matchmaking and advertising service, not a licensed real estate brokerage. We connect sellers with licensed agents (who list under their own brokerages) and private investors. We do not provide real estate brokerage services.
Licensed agents and investors pay Smart Sell LA a flat marketing fee to be part of our network. Our fee is never a percentage of your sale and never comes out of your proceeds — sellers pay us nothing.
None whatsoever. The consultation is completely free and you can walk away at any time with no fees, no paperwork, and no pressure. We want to earn your trust, not trap you.

Selling for cash

Each investor evaluates your home's condition, location, comparable sales, needed repairs, and current market timing. There's no formula — every offer is built specifically for your property after an in-person visit.
Online estimates for cash offers are almost always misleading — the real number depends on factors no algorithm can assess (deferred maintenance, lot issues, interior condition, title). We'd rather give you one honest number after seeing your home than inflate your expectations with a fake estimate.
Independent private real estate investors in our network. They purchase homes as principal buyers using their own capital. Smart Sell LA is not the buyer — we make the introduction. Investors pay us a flat marketing fee to participate, never a percentage of your sale.
Most cash closes happen in 7–14 days once an offer is accepted. The timeline depends on title work and your preferences — we can often accommodate your schedule if you need more time.
Nothing. Our investors buy homes as-is. The condition of your home is factored into the offer — don't spend a dollar on repairs before talking to us first.
Yes — when it comes from a verified local investor with proof of funds. A legitimate cash buyer puts the offer in writing, uses a licensed California escrow company, and never charges you fees or asks for money upfront. Be cautious of anyone who won't visit the property in person or pressures you to sign the same day. Every investor in our network is vetted and purchases as a principal buyer with their own capital.
Typically below full market value — that's the honest tradeoff for speed, certainty, and zero costs. The exact number depends on condition, location, needed repairs, and comparable sales. For homes that need work, the difference is often smaller than sellers expect once you subtract commissions, repairs, holding costs, and months of waiting. The only way to know your real number is a free, no-obligation home visit.
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