Does selling an Irvine home as-is mean I cannot negotiate after inspection?

No. As-is means you are not making repairs before listing, but the buyer still has an inspection contingency in California. They can request credits, ask for repairs, or cancel. You are not obligated to agree, but the negotiation does not disappear just because the listing is labeled as-is.

How much less does an as-is Irvine home typically sell for?

It depends on condition, village, and pricing strategy. A clean, well-priced as-is home in Woodbridge or Turtle Rock often closes within 3 to 6 percent of comparable updated homes when priced correctly from day one. Homes that start too high and chase the market down tend to close 8 to 12 percent below comparable updated comps.

Do I have to disclose known defects when selling as-is in California?

Yes. California requires sellers to complete a Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) and Seller Property Questionnaire (SPQ) regardless of whether the home is sold as-is. As-is limits your obligation to repair, but it does not limit your obligation to disclose what you know.

Will I only get investor or flipper offers if I list as-is in Irvine?

No. In Irvine, owner-occupant buyers regularly write offers on as-is homes in established villages, especially when priced inside the local comp range. You should expect investor low-balls to come in alongside owner-occupant offers, but the strongest offer often comes from a buyer planning to live in the home.

What small prep is worth doing on an Irvine as-is sale?

Deep cleaning, removing odors, fresh interior paint touch-ups, replacing burned-out bulbs, basic landscaping cleanup, and digital staging of photos. None of these are renovations, but together they materially raise the offer ceiling without adding meaningful cost or timeline.

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Selling Your Irvine Home As-Is: What You Need to Know in Today’s Market

By: Debbie Sagorin Published: 07/15/2025
Updated: 06/15/2026

Selling your Irvine home as-is in 2026: when it works, how to price it, what California disclosure rules still require, and how to attract owner-occupant offers (not just investor low-balls) in Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, and Northwood.