We Buy Houses in San Diego — For Cash, As-Is, in Any Condition

How "We Buy Houses" Actually Works in San Diego

Most "we buy houses" companies in San Diego follow the same playbook: make a lowball offer based on a formula (typically 70% of after-repair value minus repair estimates), pressure you into accepting quickly, and sometimes assign the contract to another investor without telling you. Mewawa Group operates differently.

We buy homes directly with our own funds (no assignment tricks), we show our math so you understand exactly how we arrived at our offer, and if we think listing would actually put more money in your pocket — we'll tell you that, even though it costs us the cash deal. This is why we're also licensed: so we can ethically offer both paths.

What We'll Buy

We buy single-family homes, condos, townhomes, multi-unit properties up to 4 units, and most mobile and manufactured homes throughout San Diego County. Condition and situation don't matter:

• Homes with major deferred maintenance, foundation issues, roof problems, water damage, mold, fire damage
• Hoarded or severely cluttered homes (we handle cleanout)
• Inherited properties, including those in probate
• Homes occupied by difficult tenants (no eviction required — we buy occupied)
• Pre-foreclosure and Notice of Default properties
• Underwater mortgages (we handle the short sale)
• Homes with code violations or unpermitted additions

How We Price Your Cash Offer — Transparently

Our offers are built from three inputs: current market value of your home as-is, estimated repair costs to bring it to resale condition, and a reasonable profit margin so the transaction works for us. We show you all three. No hidden assumptions. If our estimated repair costs seem high, we walk you through them.

Typical San Diego cash offers range from 72% to 85% of after-repair retail value, depending on neighborhood, condition, and current market dynamics. In newer subdivisions requiring little work, offers skew higher. In older distressed properties, offers skew lower because repair costs consume more of the difference.

The Mewawa Difference: Licensed, Veteran-Owned, and Honest

Our founder, Jeffrey Vidal, is a U.S. Coast Guard veteran and licensed California real estate agent (DRE #01821172), affiliated with Big Block Realty. This matters for you in three concrete ways:

• Legal disclosure obligations. As a licensed agent, we're legally required to disclose fees, conflicts of interest, and material facts. Unlicensed cash buyers aren't.
• We can compare paths for you. Most unlicensed cash buyers can only offer you one thing. We can run your home as both a cash purchase and a traditional listing and show you which nets more.
• Accountability. Our license can be verified at the California DRE website (verify here). Any issue can be escalated to the state, not just handled privately.

Our 3-Step Process

Fast, simple, transparent — from first call to keys handed over.

Step 1: Free 15-Minute Consultation

Tell us about your home, your situation, and your timeline. We listen first — no pitch. If a short sale or listing is obviously better for you, we say so in this call. Free consultation.

Step 2: Cash Offer in 24 Hours

For most properties, we can provide a firm cash offer within 24 hours of the initial call. We show our math — current value, repair estimates, margin — so you understand exactly how we arrived at the number.

Step 3: Close on Your Schedule

Once you accept, we handle escrow, title, and all paperwork. We can close in as little as 7 days, or on a specific date that works for you. You choose.

Service Area

We buy houses throughout San Diego County, including:

Chula Vista · El Cajon · Escondido · Oceanside · La Mesa · National City · Spring Valley · Vista & San Marcos · Poway & Santee · and all surrounding communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How fast can you buy my San Diego house?

We can close in as little as 7 days for a standard property with clean title. Most of our cash closings complete in 10-14 days. If you need more time — say, to coordinate a move or handle estate matters — we close on your schedule.

Do I need to make any repairs or clean the property?

No. We buy homes in any condition — including hoarded homes, fire-damaged properties, homes with foundation issues, and properties that haven't been maintained for years. You don't need to clean, clear out belongings, or fix anything. Take what you want, leave the rest.

Are there any fees when I sell to Mewawa Group for cash?

No fees charged to you on cash purchases. We cover closing costs, title, and escrow. There's no commission because we're buying directly. The number we offer is the number you walk away with, minus any outstanding mortgage or liens paid off at closing.

How do I know your cash offer is fair?

Get competing offers. We encourage it. A fair cash buyer will explain their math and compare favorably to other legitimate buyers. If we're not your best option, we'll often tell you so ourselves — and we'll tell you when listing will net you more.

What if I owe more than my house is worth?

We handle short sales extensively. Rather than a direct cash purchase, we negotiate with your lender to accept less than the full mortgage balance. California anti-deficiency laws often protect you from owing the difference. Read our complete short sale guide.

Are you a licensed real estate agent or an investor?

Both. Jeffrey Vidal holds CA DRE #01821172 and is affiliated with Big Block Realty. Mewawa Group purchases homes directly as a buyer and also represents clients as a licensed agent when that's the better fit. We disclose which role we're playing in writing upfront, every time.