We work with investors who buy off-market pre-foreclosed
properties for cash and we may assign the contract.
Our buyers purchase as-is & we at Empathy Estates cover 100% of your
moving & junk removal costs. No repairs, no cleaning, no commissions.

Sellers:

At Empathy Estates, we specialize in helping homeowners who are facing pre-foreclosure to sell their properties quickly and easily. We connect you with local cash buyers ready to make a fair offer.

No repairs or cleaning needed, no commissions, and we’ll even cover 100% of your moving and junk removal fees to make your transition that much easier.

Buyers:

We provide exclusive access to off-market pre-foreclosure Single Family Residences (SFRs) in Santa Clarita, CA, for cash buyers only. Secure off-market deals Direct-to-Seller with no daisy chains, and no double closers.

We cover 100% of the seller’s moving and junk removal fees, ensuring a seamless transaction directly from our assignment fee.

Meet the Founder

Van Mendoza brings a heartfelt approach to real estate wholesaling in Santa Clarita, CA. Driven by a deep commitment to helping others, he once personally donated 100 sleeping bags to support those in need, reflecting his belief in community and care. With a focus on pre-foreclosure properties, Van connects sellers and buyers through fair, transparent deals; ensuring sellers can move forward with ease and buyers secure valuable investments. Trust in his integrity to guide every transaction with empathy and respect.

Background

A Castaic, CA resident within Santa Clarita since 1995, Van Mendoza offers an insider’s knowledge of the local real estate market to Empathy Estates.

With over a decade of experience in product and revenue growth at Fortune 50 companies and Ground-level Startups, Van has a proven track record of delivering results – including being the former right-hand man for the largest real estate developer in Los Angeles who built ‘The One Bel Air’ as well as working in technology, driving billions in revenue, impacting 5+ billion users globally, and a user acquisition track record of 90+ million. His strategic expertise helps clients secure top deals, whether buying or selling.

Van founded Empathy Estates to bring fast, fair, and compassionate real estate solutions to SCV, making the process smooth and stress-free.

Van’s Resume Includes:

Former Right-Hand Man for the Real Estate Developer in LA who built The One Bel Air

Former Staff Product Designer for Google, Apple, Sony, and TikTok

Former Creative Director for Jason Derulo, TikTok, and Sean Kingston

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Achievements

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  • Led UX strategy and design for TikTok Shop, growing revenue through AI-driven engagement models, a strategic approach I use to optimize Empathy Estates’ buyer-seller connections for fast, profitable deals.

  • Led design transformations at Locu (acquired by GoDaddy), Symphony (acquired by Goldman Sachs), and Kifi (acquired by Google), demonstrating my ability to build high-value systems which is key to Empathy Estates’ operational success.

  • Engineered Google Search and Material Design (Android) systems at Google, enhancing usability, retention and discoverability; an expertise I leverage to source pre-foreclosure leads efficiently.

  • Led UX innovation at Sony R&D for AR/VR, collaborating with BMW and Oculus (Facebook/Meta) (2016-2017): Developed next-gen interaction models, reducing VR motion sickness by 40%, reflecting my ability to innovate under pressure, which I apply to solve complex seller challenges at Empathy Estates.

  • Created algorithmic content prioritization models, boosting ad recall by 32%, a data-driven mindset I use to target motivated sellers and cash buyers in Santa Clarita, CA.

  • Architected viral content systems, growing his audience from zero, a growth strategy I adapt to build Empathy Estates.

  • Influenced Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines, driving seamless multi-device experiences, a user-centric focus I bring to ensure smooth, empathetic transactions for Empathy Estates’ clients.

  • Implemented a unique service to ease the transition for pre-foreclosure sellers in Santa Clarita, CA, ensuring a compassionate, stress-free process while securing deals quickly.

  • Built a trusted buyer network for Empathy Estates in SCV (ongoing)

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