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Before spending money on exterior improvements
For a Long Beach property in a historic district or designated as a historic landmark, exterior changes require city approval through a Certificate of Appropriateness. The city’s guidance includes window changes, repainting and reroofing, even when a building permit is not required. Ordinary maintenance and repairs with no physical exterior changes are treated differently. See the city’s historic-property guidance and district map.
This matters if you are weighing a renovation against selling as-is. Before ordering replacement windows or committing to a new exterior finish, it helps to know which rules apply to that particular house. A historic designation does not mean every Long Beach home faces the same requirements.
You can also talk with us before deciding to do any of that work. We can consider an offer based on the house’s current condition. An as-is purchase does not remove historic protections or promise approval for future changes.
Not sure what work was done in the past?
An inherited house or a long-held family home may have changes you do not know much about. Long Beach’s RecordsLB page provides a building-permit search by address. It is a useful starting point if you want to explore the house’s history; questions about a specific record belong with the city’s Building and Safety team.
You do not have to research the permit history or collect copies before our first conversation. We can start with the house as it is today and talk through the next steps together.
Choose a sale that fits what you want to take on
If you have time for marketing, showings and negotiations, an agent listing may bring a higher sale price. If you would rather avoid managing improvements, an as-is cash purchase is another option to consider. Neither choice requires you to make a decision during the first call.
We review the property, needed repairs and comparable nearby sales before proposing terms. A cash offer can be lower than a renovated home’s sale price. There is no agent commission on our cash purchase; the agreement states which closing costs we cover. Existing loans, liens, taxes and other balances still need to be addressed. Our selling-options guide can help you compare the work, costs and timing.
Common questions
Can I ask about selling a historic house that needs repairs?
Yes. We consider houses in their current condition, including historic properties. We review each house individually before making an offer.
Do I need to paint or empty the house first?
No. You can contact us before painting, cleaning or moving belongings. If you would like to leave items behind, we can discuss that and include the agreed arrangement in the purchase terms.
We are happy to talk it through
Call or fill out the short form. We can answer your questions, discuss a visit when needed and explain what an offer would involve.
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