Can I sell before probate finishes?

Often you can sell once a representative is appointed, even if the estate has not fully closed. The specifics vary by state and by whether there is a will, so confirm with the estate's attorney — we can work to whatever date that produces.

What about the mortgage on an inherited house?

It does not disappear, but it is paid off from the sale proceeds at closing like any other loan. If payments are behind, tell us early, because that puts a deadline on the timeline.

Will I owe capital gains tax?

Inherited property generally receives a stepped-up basis to its value at the date of death, which often means far less gain than people expect. We are not tax advisers — our guide on stepped-up basis explains the mechanics, and your accountant should confirm your specific case.

Selling an Inherited House

For a probate or estate property.

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Inherited properties usually come with three problems at once: the house needs work, it is often in another state, and more than one heir has to agree. We buy in probate regularly and can work with the estate's attorney on timing. If the estate is not yet through probate we will tell you what has to happen first rather than tie up the property in a contract that cannot close.

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Probate decides when you can sell, not whether

The usual blocker is authority: until the court appoints a personal representative or executor, nobody can convey title. That step is measured in weeks to months depending on the county and on whether there is a will. We buy through probate regularly and can wait for letters — what we need from you early is which county the estate is in and whether a representative has been appointed yet.

Multiple heirs is the second blocker

When siblings inherit together, everyone on title has to agree to a sale. A cash sale with a fixed date and a written number is often easier to agree on than a listing with a moving price, because there is a specific figure to divide rather than a hypothetical one. We are happy to put the offer in writing to all heirs at once so nobody feels worked around.

The house is usually full, and that is fine

Most inherited properties come with decades of belongings in them, and clearing a parent's house is the part people dread most. Take what matters to you and leave everything else — we handle the rest. You do not need to clean, haul, or hold an estate sale first.

What to have ready

Which county the estate is in
Whether a representative has been appointed
The names of everyone who inherits
Whether there is a mortgage still on it

We are a cash buyer, not attorneys or accountants. Nothing here is legal or tax advice — for a foreclosure, probate or divorce matter, talk to your attorney too.

Questions people ask about this

Can I sell before probate finishes?: Often you can sell once a representative is appointed, even if the estate has not fully closed. The specifics vary by state and by whether there is a will, so confirm with the estate's attorney — we can work to whatever date that produces.
What about the mortgage on an inherited house?: It does not disappear, but it is paid off from the sale proceeds at closing like any other loan. If payments are behind, tell us early, because that puts a deadline on the timeline.
Will I owe capital gains tax?: Inherited property generally receives a stepped-up basis to its value at the date of death, which often means far less gain than people expect. We are not tax advisers — our guide on stepped-up basis explains the mechanics, and your accountant should confirm your specific case.

Who you will be dealing with

Trevor McAmis

Owner & Acquisitions Lead, Restar Acquisitions. (313) 710-6129 · More about us

Every offer on this site is underwritten by a person, not a form. If the numbers do not work for you, say so and I will tell you what would.

The rest of the process is the same either way

The three steps, the cash-offer versus listing comparison, the three-day right to cancel and the four-line math behind the number live on how it works rather than being repeated here. This page is only what changes when a probate or estate property.

Other situations we handle, or your local market — every market page publishes its own sale prices, ZIP breakdown and rent data.