Sell an Inherited House
Inheriting a house often comes with paperwork, costs, and decisions at a hard time. We can buy the house as-is, belongings and all, once the right people are able to sign.
Who can sell an inherited house
The person with legal authority has to sign. Depending on how the house was owned, that could be a surviving joint owner, a beneficiary named on a beneficiary deed, the trustee of a trust, or a personal representative appointed by a probate court. When several heirs inherit together, all of them usually need to agree and sign.
General steps
- Find the deed and any will, trust, or beneficiary deed.
- Talk with a probate or estate attorney about whether probate is needed and who has authority to sell.
- Keep the house insured and secured, and keep paying property taxes.
- Decide whether to keep, rent, list, or sell the house as-is.
We are not attorneys and this is not legal advice. Rules depend on your state and the estate documents, so please get advice for your situation.
Why heirs choose a direct sale
- No need to clean out or repair the house
- One buyer and one closing date to coordinate among heirs
- Carrying costs like taxes, insurance, and utilities stop at closing
Be sure to compare. A direct offer may be lower than what you could get by listing on the open market. You are trading some price for convenience and certainty. We encourage you to weigh both.
How it works
Tell us about your house
Complete a quick form with the property address and some basic information, or call us.
Receive an offer
Our team reviews the property, talks with you about its condition, and presents an offer.
Choose your closing date
If the offer works for you, we coordinate with a title company and arrange a closing that fits your situation.
Questions about sell an inherited house
Can you buy a house that is still in probate?
Sometimes. A personal representative with authority may be able to sign, and some sales need court approval. Your attorney can tell you what applies.
Do we have to remove everything first?
No. Take what you want to keep. Anything left can be handled after closing.
What if one heir does not want to sell?
All owners usually need to agree. We are happy to talk with everyone involved, but we will not pressure anyone.
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Ready to see your options?
Request a no-obligation offer in a few minutes, or call us and talk it through.