How to Sell Property in GTA 5 – Apartment, House, Garage

As your criminal empire expands in GTA Online, you will inevitably acquire luxury apartments, high-end garages, and penthouses you no longer use.

Naturally, players want to know: *Can you sell property in GTA 5 to get your money back?*

The short answer: You cannot sell a property outright for zero ownership, but you CAN trade it in and downsize to extract hundreds of thousands in cash.

Here is the exact step-by-step method to liquidate your properties.

How the Property Trade-In System Works#

Rockstar does not provide a "Sell" button on real estate websites. Instead, the game operates on a 50% Trade-In Value Rebate:

• When you purchase a new property, you can choose to replace an existing property slot.
• The game credits 50% of the original purchase price (plus 50% of any installed renovations) toward the new purchase.
• If the new property costs LESS than your trade-in rebate, the difference is directly deposited into your Maze Bank account!

Step-by-Step: The Downsizing Trick to Get Cash Back#

Follow these exact steps to pull maximum cash out of an unwanted high-end apartment or garage:

Step 1: Open Dynasty 8 Real Estate#

Pull up your phone or visit any computer terminal. Open the web browser and navigate to the Money and Services tab, then select Dynasty 8 Real Estate (dynasty8realestate.com).

Step 2: Sort by Lowest Price#

Click View Property Listings. Use the filter to sort by Price: Low to High.

Step 3: Pick the Cheapest Garage#

Find the cheapest possible property in Los Santos:

• Unit 124 Popular St: $25,000 (2-car garage in East Los Santos)
• 0112 S Rockford Dr: $26,000

Step 4: Select the Property to Trade#

Click Purchase Property. The game will prompt you: *"Select a property to trade in"*.

Highlight the expensive apartment or garage you want to get rid of (for example, Eclipse Towers Penthouse Suite costing $1,100,000).

Step 5: Collect Your Liquid Cash#

Confirm the exchange. The game will deduct the $25,000 garage fee from your trade-in credit ($550,000) and immediately deposit the remaining $525,000 in cold hard cash directly to your bank balance!

What Happens to Vehicles Inside the Garage?#

A major worry is losing your modified supercars. Here is what happens:

1. 1Downsizing with fewer spaces: If you replace a 10-car garage with a 2-car garage, your top 2 cars move into the new garage.
2. 2The rest are NOT deleted: Any vehicles exceeding the new garage's capacity are placed into Storage.
3. 3Retrieving stored cars: Call your Mechanic from your phone; your vehicles will appear marked as *(Storage)* and will be delivered to your feet anywhere on the map!

Can You Sell Businesses? (Nightclubs, Bunkers, Facilities)#

The exact same trade-in principle applies to commercial businesses via Maze Bank Foreclosures:

• You cannot fully abandon a Nightclub, Bunker, Facility, Hangar, or Agency.
• You CAN trade an expensive location (like the Paleto Bay Bunker) for a cheaper or better-positioned one (like Chumash Bunker).
• The 50% upgrade refund applies to your renovations (lighting, living quarters, weapon workshops).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)#

What is the maximum number of properties you can own?#

As of 2026, GTA Online allows players to own up to 10 standard apartments/houses/garages, plus one of each business type (1 Nightclub, 1 Bunker, 1 Facility, 1 Agency, 1 Auto Shop, etc.).

Can I sell my Casino Penthouse or Yacht?#

No. The Diamond Casino Master Penthouse and Galaxy Super Yacht cannot be traded in or downsized. They remain permanently linked to your character.