Compassion. Integrity. Solutions.
We buy homes for cash — and give families a way forward.
Eli Rise Realty helps homeowners facing foreclosure, probate, divorce, or other difficult moments solve their real estate problems with dignity. No pressure. No fees. No commissions. Just a fair cash offer and a clear path to your next chapter.
- No fees or commissions
- Close in as little as 2 weeks
- We cover closing costs
Eli Rise Realty
Real Estate Investment
Our Mission
Helping homeowners rise above hardship.
At Eli Rise Realty, our mission is to help homeowners rise above financial hardship with compassion, integrity, and creative real estate solutions. We bring hope, clarity, and a fresh start to people facing some of the hardest moments of their lives — empowering families to move forward with dignity and peace of mind.
Compassion
We meet you where you are.
Integrity
Honest offers, every time.
Solutions
Creative paths forward.
Meet Alissa
From bedside to your kitchen table.
Hi, I’m Alissa Forester, founder of Eli Rise Realty. For years I worked as a Registered Nurse, and caring for people in their most vulnerable moments is what I’m all about.
When I wanted more flexibility to be present for my family, real estate investing turned out to be a beautiful way to keep helping people — just in a different setting. The kitchen table instead of the hospital bedside.
Just as I came alongside my patients in their darkest hours and helped them heal, I want to come alongside homeowners who are in difficult situations. Compassion, integrity, and real solutions to real estate problems. That’s the promise.
“I’m a nurse first. That doesn’t switch off when I sit down to talk about your house.”
Who We Help
If you're in one of these situations, we can help.
There's no one “right” reason to sell. Every homeowner we work with has their own story. Here are some of the situations where a fast, fair cash offer can make all the difference.
Facing foreclosure
If you've fallen behind on payments and the bank is closing in, we can often close fast enough to stop the foreclosure and protect your credit.
Loss or divorce
Losing someone you love — or ending a marriage — is hard enough without a house decision on top of it. We handle the property so you can handle what matters.
Probate or inherited property
Inherited a home you don't want to keep, manage, or repair? We buy probate properties as-is, and we're patient with the legal timeline.
Tax delinquent
Behind on property taxes? Before the county takes action, let's talk. There may be more options than you think.
Tired landlord
Done with tenants, repairs, and 2am phone calls? Sell the rental as-is, tenants and all, and walk away.
Upside-down mortgage
Owe more than the house is worth? We work with creative financing structures that can help you avoid a short sale or foreclosure.
Relocation or deportation
Need to move quickly — for a job, family, or immigration reasons? We can close in weeks, not months, so you can focus on what's next.
Don't see your situation? Every story is different.
Tell us what's going onHow It Works
Four simple steps, no surprises.
From the first phone call to the keys changing hands, here's exactly what to expect. No pressure at any step — if it's not the right fit, you walk away.
Reach out — it's just a conversation
Call (831) 594-2624 or fill out our short form. We'll ask a few questions about the property and your situation. No pressure, no obligation, no hard sell. Often we can give you a ballpark range on the same call.
We make you an honest offer
We'll review the property and put together a fair cash offer based on its real condition and the local market. We walk you through the number, explain how we got there, and answer every question.
Sign when you're ready
If our offer works for you, we sign a simple purchase agreement. You pick the closing date — as fast as 2 weeks, or as far out as you need to make plans. We cover all closing costs.
Close — and start the next chapter
Closing happens at a local title company. You walk away with cash in hand, no repairs needed, no realtor fees, no surprise deductions. The house is behind you. The next chapter begins.
From hello to handing over the keys — typically 14 to 30 days.
Why Work With Us
We're not your typical “we buy houses” company.
There are a lot of investors out there. Many are good. Some aren't. Here's what makes Eli Rise Realty different — and what you should expect from anyone you decide to work with.
We actually care.
Alissa is a nurse. She came to this work because she likes helping people through hard moments — not because of profit margins.
We pay more, more often.
Because we're a small local team and not a national franchise, we have more flexibility on our offers. We frequently come in higher than the corporate iBuyers.
We cover every closing cost.
Title fees, escrow fees, transfer taxes — all on us. The number we quote you is the number you take home.
We buy as-is, truly.
Old roof? Tenant left a mess? Hoarding situation? Cracked foundation? We've seen it. You don't fix or clean anything.
No commissions, ever.
You're selling directly to us. There's no agent on either side taking 3–6% off the top.
Stories
Real homeowners. Real outcomes.
Selling a home is rarely just about the home. Here are a few of the families we've had the privilege of helping.
“I was three payments behind and the calls from the bank were every day. Alissa called me back the same day, came to the house that week, and closed in 18 days. I still send her Christmas cards.”
M. ReyesForeclosure — Salinas, CA “When my dad passed, the house was the last thing I wanted to think about. Eli Rise handled everything, including coordinating with the probate attorney. Compassionate doesn't even cover it.”
J. TanakaProbate — Monterey, CA “Two other 'we buy houses' guys lowballed me hard. Alissa's offer was higher than both of theirs combined — and she covered the closing costs on top of it.”
D. HollowayTired landlord — San Jose, CA
Names and details have been changed to protect homeowner privacy. Photos are stock imagery.
Frequently Asked
Questions we hear most often.
If you don't see your question here, just call or send us a note. We'd rather answer one more question than have you wonder.
Still have questions? Call (831) 594-2624 or send us a message.
Get Your Cash Offer
Let's talk. One conversation. No pressure.
Tell us a little about your property and your situation. We usually respond within one business day — often the same hour. You'll talk directly to Alissa, not a call center.
- Free and confidential — your info is never shared or sold
- No obligation — even if we make an offer, you can say no
- Real human follow-up — never a chatbot or a 'lead-gen rep'