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Get up to $1M for your backyard

Yard Trades helps you split, develop and sell your unused backyard. We take care of everything, and you get the cash.

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How it works

We partner with you to split and sell your yard. You keep your home and your mortgage stays the same.

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Original lot before being developed or split

Model 1:
Split & Sell

Lot being split and sold

Model 2:
Develop & Sell

Lot being split, developed and sold
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Our partnership proposal

Split or develop. We are here to partner with you from start to finish.

Model 1: 
Split & Sell

We take care of splitting the lot. We work with our network of developers & partners to find you the best offer. We keep 20% of the profits.

  • Time to cash: 4-6 months
  • Cash: $150k-$400k (15-20% of your property's value)

Practical example

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Mary owns a $1.5 million home in San Jose, CA. Yard Trades estimates that she can receive $250,000 for 1,500 square feet of her backyard. She agrees to the proposal, and we begin the project.

Once the lot is sold, typically within 4-6 months, Mary will receive the proceeds directly into her bank account.

Model 2: 
Develop & Sell

We identify the best development opportunity. We work with our team of architects, engineers and lawyers to develop and sell the home.
We keep 20% of the profits.

  • Time to cash: 6-24 months
  • Cash: $200k-$1M ($200-$400 per sqft. built)

Practical example

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John owns a $3 million home in Los Altos, CA. Yard Trades estimates that he can subdivide his backyard and build a new house worth $4 million. He agrees to the proposal, and we commence the project.

Once the new house is developed and sold, typically within 12-24 months, John will receive the proceeds directly into his bank account.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Yard Trades process work?

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Our process begins with a thorough assessment of your lot for potential splitting, considering both legal and logistical factors. We provide clear guidance and support every step of the way to make the process as smooth as possible.

How long does it take?

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Every city's timeline varies, but it usually takes 4-6 months for the city to record the subdivided lot so that it can be purchased from you.

Building an ADU can take 6-12 months depending on the complexity of the project and city approvals.

How will this affect my property value?

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Following the lot split, we generally expect the value of your existing property will decrease by 5%. As part of our process, an independent appraisal is conducted to determine your home’s new value

How quickly can I get my offer?

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Fast.  Typically between 24 – 48 hours of submitting a request for an offer.

How much of my time will the Yard Trades process require?

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Very little! Our goal is to take as little of your time as possible. Our dedicated team works efficiently to make the process quick and easy for you. All you’ll need to do is sign some paperwork once you agree to move ahead with the process.

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