Real Estate News & Market Insights:
- Through Simple Sale (HomeLight), sellers get all-cash offers in 24 hours and can close in as few as 7 days; no HomeLight fees.
- Gordon Buys Homes, I Buy SD, Osborne Homes, and SD Home Offers buy homes as-is, including damage, tenants, or probate.
- No commissions or hidden fees are commonly advertised, and many buyers state they pay standard closing costs for sellers.
- Timelines range from same-week closings to several weeks; typical advertised windows are 7 to 21 days depending on the buyer.
5 house-buying companies serving El Cajon
We’ve included a list of buyers based in El Cajon and the San Diego area, a California company, and HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform. Keep in mind that this is simply an alphabetical list, not a ranked one.
How we chose these companies serving El Cajon
HomeLight’s editorial team researches house-buying companies serving each market before including them in this series. We consider factors such as years in business, connection to the local or regional market, customer ratings and review volume, BBB information, stated fees and closing costs, advertised timelines, and available contact information.
However, business details and customer ratings can change. Make sure to research the current terms on your own before accepting any offers. Simple Sale is a HomeLight platform and is included alongside independently owned third-party companies.
| Company | Reach | Reputation | Timeline | Closing costs |
| Gordon Buys Homes | Based in San Diego and serves El Cajon homeowners | A+ BBB rating; not BBB accredited; 4.8/5 on Google | Typically 10–21 days; can be as fast as 6–7 days | Company says it pays them |
| Simple Sale | HomeLight platform available in El Cajon and nationwide | HomeLight: 4.8/5 on Google; A+ BBB rating | Offer in 24 hours; close in as few as 7 days | No fees charged by HomeLight; investor fees may vary |
| I Buy SD | Based in San Diego and serves El Cajon and surrounding Southern California communities | A+ BBB rating; BBB accredited; 4.9/5 on Google based on 590+ reviews | 7–14 days | Company says it pays them |
| Osborne Homes | Based in Fresno and serves California | A+ BBB rating; BBB accredited; 3.6/5 on Google | 7 days | Company says it pays them |
| SD Home Offers | Based in San Diego and serves El Cajon | A- BBB rating; not BBB accredited; 5.0/5 on Google | Offers within 24 hours; closes in as little as 7 days | Company says it pays them |
Gordon Buys Homes
Gordon Buys Homes is a locally-owned cash home-buying company that has served San Diego homeowners since 2012. Owner Tim Gordon describes the company as California’s original iBuyer, buying homes directly for cash and keeping the process simple with one point of contact. The company works with sellers facing different property and selling challenges.
Gordon Buys Homes says sellers can sell without making repairs and that, once an offer is signed, the company is committed to closing at the agreed price and timeline.
They state that they cover seller closing costs and charge no commissions.
Reviews: Gordon Buys Homes has a 4.8-star Google rating based on more than 100 reviews. The company has an A+ BBB rating but is not BBB accredited.
Website: gordonbuyshomes.com
Phone: 858-264-1900
Simple Sale, a HomeLight platform
Simple Sale is a HomeLight online platform that connects sellers with the largest network of cash buyers in the country. Partner investors use different strategies, including fixing and reselling homes and holding properties as rentals, which allows the platform to consider homes in almost any condition throughout El Cajon.
Sellers can get a no-obligation all-cash offer in 24 hours and close in as few as 7 days without the months it can take to sell traditionally. HomeLight does not charge sellers commissions or fees through Simple Sale, although individual investor fees can vary.
Reviews: Simple Sale is a HomeLight platform. HomeLight was founded in 2012 and is BBB-accredited with an A+ rating. HomeLight has 4.8 out of 5 stars on Google based on hundreds of reviews. For more customer reviews, see this short video and HomeLight’s testimonial page.
Learn more: homelight.com/simple
Phone: 844-488-8455
I Buy SD
I Buy SD is a family-owned cash home-buying company serving San Diego County and surrounding Southern California communities. Founded by brothers Phil, Paul, and Mark Green, the company has operated since 2014 and says it has purchased more than 3,000 homes. It buys properties as-is, including homes with damage, deferred maintenance, tenants, or other challenges, and works directly with homeowners rather than listing properties traditionally.
I Buy SD says sellers can close in as little as 7–14 days or choose a later date that fits their needs. The company advertises no commissions, hidden fees, or closing costs and says it typically covers standard closing costs. It also emphasizes its long-standing relationships with San Diego homeowners and the local Realtor community.
Reviews: I Buy SD (also listed by the BBB as GG Homes) has been BBB accredited with an A+ rating since 2018. The company has a 4.9-star Google rating based around 600 reviews.
Website: ibuysd.com
Phone: 619-566-1721
Osborne Homes
Osborne Homes is a family-owned California cash home-buying company founded in 2007 by Fresno native Mike Osborne. The company buys homes as-is throughout California, including properties facing foreclosure, major repairs, probate, tenant issues, fire damage, or other challenges. Osborne Homes says it has purchased, renovated, and sold more than 5,000 properties and maintains offices in Fresno and Orange County.
The company says sellers can close in as little as seven days once title is clear, but they can also choose a later date. It advertises no repairs, commissions, fees, or closing costs, with Osborne Homes covering standard closing costs.
Reviews: Osborne Homes is BBB-accredited and has an A+ rating, with BBB accreditation since 2022. The company has a 3.6-star Google rating.
Website: osbornehomes.com
Phone: 559-500-3610
SD Home Offers
SD Home Offers is a family-owned cash home-buying company based in San Diego, California. The company buys houses throughout San Diego County, including El Cajon, Chula Vista, La Mesa, Carlsbad, and Oceanside. It purchases homes as-is, including properties facing foreclosure, inheritance, divorce, fire damage, code violations, or deferred maintenance.
SD Home Offers advertises cash offers within 24 hours and closings in as little as 7 days, with sellers able to choose their preferred timeline. The company says it charges no commissions or fees and pays all closing costs.
Reviews: SD Home Offers has a 5.0-star Google rating based on limited reviews in its current Google business listing. It is not BBB accredited and currently has an A- BBB rating.
Website: sdhomeoffers.com
Phone: 619-990-8186
There are also more companies out there that could be a better fit. You can learn more about how to find cash home buyers in California here.
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