Selling an Inherited House

Inheriting a House? Yes, You Can Sell It — And We’ll Help You Through It

Selling an Inherited House in Texas Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming

If you’ve recently inherited a house in Texas, you may feel buried in family decisions, probate paperwork, and property upkeep. Many homeowners ask:

“Can I even sell an inherited house right now?”
“What happens with probate or taxes if I sell?”

The good news:
✅ Yes, you can sell an inherited property in Texas
✅ We’ll guide you through probate, taxes, and repairs every step of the way

👉 Here’s what the IRS says about inherited property and taxes.

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Common Situations When Selling an Inherited House

We’ve helped Texas families sell inherited homes in cases such as:

  • No will or estate plan

  • Ongoing probate process

  • Disagreements among heirs

  • Property needs major repairs

  • Out-of-town or absentee owners

  • Multiple heirs needing to coordinate

Wondering what happens if there’s no will? Start here ➔

Can You Sell an Inherited House Before Probate Ends?

The answer depends on your situation, but in many cases you can sell before probate is complete:

Some sales can be scheduled to finalize once legal approval is granted

Executors and heirs may be able to move forward legally

We’ll help structure the process with your attorney

Need help understanding probate without a will? Read this ➔
Is probate complicated? Here’s what to expect ➔

Selling an Inherited House That Needs Repairs

Inherited properties often come with years of deferred maintenance — but you don’t have to fix anything before selling. We buy inherited houses as-is, including:

  • Water damage

  • Foundation problems

  • Junk or belongings left behind

  • Outdated interiors

Thinking about making repairs? Here’s whether you need to ➔

Taxes When Selling an Inherited House in Texas

When you sell an inherited property, you may owe capital gains taxes. However, the IRS provides a step-up in basis, which means you’re only taxed on gains after the property’s value at inheritance.

Want to see how that works? Here's how inherited property is taxed when sold ➔

How to Value an Inherited House Before Selling

Don’t rely on Zillow alone. If you’re selling an inherited home in Texas, it’s important to know the real market valuebased on condition, repairs, and local comps.

We can help you:
✅ Get a realistic property value
✅ Understand your selling options
✅ Make a fair cash offer based on today’s market

Want to estimate what it’s worth? Start here ➔

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Real Seller Story — Angela’s Family Home

Angela inherited her childhood home in Weslaco. Her siblings lived out of town, the house needed major repairs, and probate dragged on. We worked with her attorney, gave a fair cash offer, and bought the house as-is.

👉 “No court delays, no family drama. They helped us move on quickly.” – Angela S., Weslaco, TX

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What You Can Expect When Selling to Us

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No need to clear out furniture

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No showings or cleaning

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We work with your probate attorney

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You choose the closing timeline

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Ready to Sell Your Inherited House Without Stress?

Whether you just inherited the property or you’re stuck in probate, we’ll help you figure it out and sell with confidence.

✅ No repairs
✅ No cleaning or showings
✅ We work with your probate attorney

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