Selling your mobile home in Jurupa Valley, CA, involves a few key steps. Here’s a guide to help you through the process:
1. Determine the Type of Ownership
- Real Property vs. Personal Property: If your mobile home is on land that you own (as opposed to renting a space in a mobile home park), it might be considered real property, which can change the selling process.
- Park Approval (if applicable): If your mobile home is in a park, check with the management, as they may require approval for the buyer to ensure they meet park residency requirements.
- Age Restrictions: If your mobile home is located in an all-ages park or senior community (55 and over) will significantly affect the days on market when trying to sell it.
2. Get a Mobile Home Title Check
- Verify that your title is clear and free of liens. If there are any liens, you’ll need to settle them before selling.
- You can check with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for any title or registration requirements.
3. Prepare Your Home for Sale
- Repairs and Maintenance: Fix any outstanding maintenance issues, as buyers will typically look for move-in-ready conditions.
- Curb Appeal: Simple landscaping, a fresh coat of paint, and clean windows can make your mobile home more attractive to buyers.
- Staging: Clean and organize the interior, and remove any personal items to make it more appealing to buyers.
4. Set the Right Price
- Research the local market or consider getting an appraisal to determine a competitive price.
- Compare prices of similar mobile homes sold recently in Jurupa Valley and nearby areas.
5. Advertise Your Mobile Home
- Use online platforms like Zillow, Realtor.com, Facebook Marketplace, or local classifieds to reach potential buyers.
- Include high-quality photos and a detailed description of the home and its features.
6. Work with a Realtor (Optional)
- Consider hiring a real estate agent with experience in mobile home sales, as they can help market your property and handle the legal aspects.
7. Negotiate Offers and Finalize the Sale
- When you receive an offer, review it carefully and negotiate if necessary.
- Once an offer is accepted, you’ll enter into a purchase agreement. If your mobile home is considered real property, you might go through an escrow process similar to traditional home sales.
8. Transfer the Title and Complete the Sale
- Once payment is completed, transfer the title to the buyer. The title transfer typically requires a bill of sale, title, and any required forms.
- Submit required documentation to the California HCD or DMV, depending on local requirements for mobile home title transfers
Or, you can skip all this with a CASH OFFER
If all else fails, my team and I are Direct Mobile Home Buyers. We do all the work so you don’t have to deal with any of the stuff above, which saves you endless hours of stress.
Getting an all cash offer for a property as-is means you’ll likely come up on a profit, rather than spending out of pocket. After adding up the cost of cleaning, repairs, inspections and hiring an agent (if you go that route) you may find its easiest to work with someone who is ready to buy now.
Don’t Want To Do The Things Above Yourself, But Still Want To Sell Your Mobile Home?
Everyone wants to get as much as they can from their mobile home sale, but not everyone can do the things or wants to do the things needed to sell it at full retail value.
If you have the resources to do these things AND you can wait the 3-9 months it takes to sell homes in this market, then you’ll be better off financially.
If you don’t have the resources to do these things AND can’t wait months to sell your mobile home, then you may be a perfect fit for our local mobile home buying service.
All you have to do is give us a call, or fill out the form below. We’ll ask you some questions about your property and selling goals. After a short chat, we’ll schedule a time and day to view the property. Within 24 hours we’ll have a cash offer ready for you.
Then we can close FAST (often times within 7 days) if you need us to.
We want to help you make the best decision possible for your property. We can give you rough estimates of the amount of money and time it would take for you to sell your property the traditional way, verses our alternative method.
So, if you’re still asking “what do I need to do to sell my mobile home” You now have 2 solid options.
Either…
- Fix the property up and get it ready with the steps above to sell it at top dollar
- Let us do all of the work and we’ll make you a cash offer on your manufactured home in AS-IS condition. This saves you time, money, and gets the hassle off your hands.
Give us a call with any questions, or concerns at (909)255-9212