About Clearstep

Not a call center.
Not a hedge fund.
Just us.

Clearstep Homes is a locally owned home buying company based in Bakersfield. We buy homes directly from homeowners who need a straightforward path forward.

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Brendan Winans, owner of Clearstep Homes
20
Years as a licensed broker
16
Years investing in Bakersfield
1
Community — Kern County
Our story

Real estate is all we know — and we've been doing it a long time.

Clearstep Homes was built on two decades of real estate experience and sixteen years of investing in Bakersfield. We started buying homes here in 2010 and never left. This isn't a market we parachuted into — it's our community.

Over the years we've seen every kind of situation a homeowner can face. Foreclosure. Divorce. Inherited properties. Deferred maintenance. Life circumstances that make a traditional sale feel impossible. We built Clearstep specifically to serve those situations — the ones other buyers walk away from.

Honesty first

We'll always walk you through how we arrived at our offer number. If we're not the right fit for your situation, we'll tell you that too.

No pressure, ever

You're never obligated to accept an offer. We don't do high-pressure tactics because we don't need to. The right deals happen when both sides feel good about them.

Results for hard situations

We're built for the transactions that have complications. Foreclosure timelines, probate, title issues — we've navigated all of it and we know how to find a path forward.

Local, always

We live and work in Bakersfield. When you call us, you're talking to someone who knows your neighborhood, knows the market, and genuinely cares about this community.

What you can expect

Our commitment to every seller

We don't make promises we can't keep. Here's what every seller who works with us can count on.

A fair offer

Based on real market data and the actual condition of your property. We show our work and never hide the math.

Transparent process

We'll explain every step, every document, and every timeline. No surprises, no fine print you didn't know about.

Your timeline

We work around your schedule whenever possible. Whether you need to move quickly or need more time, we'll do our best to accommodate your situation.

Ready to talk?

No obligation. No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation about your options.

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