Selling an inherited house without the overwhelm
An inherited property usually arrives with three problems at once: a house full of belongings, a legal process you've never navigated, and co-heirs who may not agree on anything. We buy inherited homes across DC, Maryland, Virginia, and Delaware exactly as they stand — furniture, deferred maintenance, and all.
Probate works differently in each of our four jurisdictions
DC estates run through the Superior Court's Probate Division and commonly take six months or more before an executor can convey title. Maryland offers a streamlined 'small estate' track below certain asset thresholds, while regular estates work through the county Register of Wills and Orphans' Court. Virginia's process is comparatively fast — executors qualify before the circuit court clerk and can often act within weeks. Delaware estates open with the county Register of Wills and typically remain open at least eight months for creditor claims. We write offers that stay open through probate, so the estate has a committed buyer the day you have authority to sell.
You don't need to clean it out
Nearly every inherited house we buy still has a lifetime of belongings inside. Take the photo albums and anything meaningful; leave the rest. We handle cleanout after closing at our expense — no dumpsters to rent, no estate-sale companies to coordinate from three states away.
Multiple heirs, one clean number
When a property is split among siblings, a single as-is cash offer is often the fastest path to agreement: one number, divided per the will or intestacy shares, with no arguments about renovation budgets or which agent to hire. If one heir lives in the property, we can structure extended possession after closing to give them time to relocate.
Frequently asked
Can I sell before probate is complete?
You can sign a purchase contract before probate closes in most cases, but the deed can't transfer until the court grants authority. We routinely hold contracts open through the probate timeline at a locked price.
What about the mortgage on the inherited house?
Federal rules let heirs take over communication with the servicer, and the loan is paid off from sale proceeds at closing. If the balance exceeds the home's value, ask us about short-sale coordination.
Do all heirs have to agree?
Everyone with an ownership interest must sign. If an heir can't be located or won't engage, a partition action may be needed — we can point you to local attorneys who handle them.
Where we can help
Ready for a number you can actually plan around?
One walkthrough. One transparent offer. A closing date you choose.