Selling an Inherited House

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

If you’ve inherited a house, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed. Between family decisions, legal paperwork, and property upkeep, you might be thinking:

“Can I even sell this right now?”
“What happens with probate? Or taxes?”

The good news is:
✅ Yes, you can sell an inherited property — and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

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The Most Common Situations We Help With

We’ve helped families across Texas sell inherited homes in situations like:

  • No will or estate plan

  • Ongoing probate

  • Family disagreements

  • Property needs major repairs

  • Out-of-town owners

  • Multiple heirs involved

You’re not alone — and you don’t need to figure it all out before you reach out.

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

Can You Sell Before Probate Is Complete?

It depends on your situation — but in many cases, yes.

You may be able to sell before probate finishes

You can sometimes assign the sale to occur once legal approval is granted

If you’re the executor or have heirship, we can help structure the sale legally

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

What If the House Needs Work?

You don’t have to fix up the house before selling.
We buy inherited properties as-is, including those with:

  • Water damage

  • Foundation issues

  • Junk or belongings still inside

  • Outdated everything

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

How to Handle Taxes When Selling an Inherited Home

You may be responsible for capital gains taxes, but the IRS typically gives you a step-up in basis — meaning you’re only taxed on gains after the value at inheritance.

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

What About Property Value?

If you plan to sell, it’s smart to get a realistic value based on the current condition — not just Zillow.

We can help you understand the fair market value — and even make you a cash offer based on that value.

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, but her siblings all lived out of town. The home was in bad shape, and the probate process dragged on.

We helped her navigate the legal side, gave her a fair offer, and bought the house as-is — no court delays, no family drama.

We Buy Houses Cash like this one

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

No pressure — just real help

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