Sell your California home without a realtor — or their commission.
Get your listing on your local MLS, AI-guided pricing from Tanner, and a licensed California broker to keep you compliant — from listing to closing, for a flat fee.
Built for how homes actually sell in California.
California has its own rules. Biddlee is built around those specifics — not a generic national template.
Local MLS exposure
Your listing goes on your local California MLS, syndicated to Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com.
Closing guidance
California doesn't require an attorney at closing — sales typically close through an escrow or title company handling the paperwork and funds transfer.
Disclosure guardrails
California has some of the most extensive disclosure rules in the country. Tanner AI flags what applies to your specific property.
Flat-fee pricing
Pay $99–$399 instead of the 5–6% commission typical on a California sale.
How it works in California.
Enter your address
We identify your local MLS and pull comparable sales in your area.
Create your listing
Guided pricing, photos, and California-specific disclosures.
Go live on your local MLS
Listed through a licensed California broker, syndicated to major buyer-facing sites.
Review offers and close
Compare offers with AI support, then close according to California's requirements.
Keep more of your California home equity.
The statewide median sale price is around $750,000. Here’s what selling actually costs, commission included.
*Statewide median price and tax figures shown for illustration; rates, local surcharges, and thresholds vary by municipality and county and can change. Verify exact figures for your address before listing.
What California law actually requires.
A few things are non-negotiable when you sell in California. Tanner walks you through each one for your specific property.
| Requirement | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) | Required by Civil Code § 1102 for most sales of 1-4 unit residential property; any attempt to waive it is void as against public policy. |
| Natural Hazard Disclosure (NHD) | A separate mandatory report covering flood zones, fire hazard severity zones, and other state-mapped natural hazards. |
| Mello-Roos / CFD disclosure | If the property is subject to a Mello-Roos or Community Facilities District special tax assessment, this must be disclosed to the buyer. |
| Lead paint disclosure | Required for homes built before 1978, per federal law. |
| Documentary transfer tax | County base rate of $1.10 per $1,000 of sale price statewide, customarily seller-paid, with many cities adding their own additional tax on top. |
Rates and requirements vary by municipality and county and can change. Verify current figures and requirements for your specific property with a California real estate attorney before listing.
Active across California.
Biddlee lists California sellers on local California MLS regardless of town — including these markets we see the most sellers from.
Simple, transparent pricing for California sellers.
Choose how much support you want — every plan includes local California MLS listing through a licensed California broker.
California seller questions.
Can I sell my house without a realtor in California?
Yes. California doesn't require a seller to use a real estate agent, and no attorney is required at closing either — sales close through an escrow or title company. Biddlee connects you with a licensed broker to list on your local California MLS, so your home reaches Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com.
Is California a disclosure state for home sellers?
Yes, and it's one of the most extensive in the country. California requires a Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) under Civil Code § 1102, plus separate Natural Hazard Disclosure and, where applicable, Mello-Roos/CFD assessment disclosures — obligations that apply even in an "as-is" sale.
Do I need an attorney to sell a house in California?
No. California doesn't require an attorney at closing — sales typically close through an escrow or title company, though you can hire an attorney for a complex transaction if you want one.
How much does it cost to sell a house in California without an agent?
With Biddlee, California sellers pay a flat $99–$399 depending on plan, plus a 0.25% compliance fee at sale, instead of a typical 5–6% listing commission. You'll also pay a documentary transfer tax at closing — a $1.10 per $1,000 county base rate statewide, though many cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco add their own additional tax on top.
What MLS does Biddlee use in California?
California is served by several regional MLS systems depending on where your property is located. Biddlee lists you on your local MLS through a licensed partner broker, with syndication to Zillow, Redfin, and Realtor.com.
Selling in a nearby state?
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