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Sell an inherited house for cash, exactly as it sits

Propcash buys inherited houses in all 50 states. No repairs, no cleanout, and no pressure while your family decides. Take what you want, leave the rest.

It's 100% free and there's no obligation. No spam or marketing.

  • No cleanout necessary
  • Take what you want, leave the rest
  • Our offers don't expire
  • There's no rush to decide
The problem

An inherited house is a full-time job you didn't ask for

Losing someone is hard enough. Then the bills keep coming anyway: property taxes, insurance, utilities, and lawn care. If you live in another city, every decision means a phone call or a flight. And the house is still full of a lifetime of belongings.

More families are facing this than ever. According to Cotality, a record 340,000 US houses passed to heirs in the 12 months ending August 2025 (reported by HousingWire, January 2026). Most heirs don't want a second house. They want a clean, fair way to settle it.

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How it works

How selling an inherited house to Propcash works

1

Tell us about the house

Share the address, the condition, and where things stand with the estate. It takes two minutes, and there's no obligation.

2

Get your cash offer

We build it from recent local sales and show you how we got to our number. Our offers don't expire, so your family can take the time it needs.

3

Pick your closing date

We coordinate with the title company and work around your probate timeline. If the offer doesn't work, walk away. No fees either way.

Probate, trusts, and titles

Sell before, during, or after probate

Whether you can sell right away depends on your state and how the house was titled. We've helped sellers navigate every version of this, and we move at the pace your situation allows.

The estate is in probate

In most states, the executor or personal representative can sell during probate. Some states require court approval first. We work around those timelines and coordinate directly with the title company, so the paperwork lands where it should.

The house was in a trust or passed by deed

Houses held in a living trust, or passed through a transfer-on-death deed or joint tenancy, can often skip probate entirely. That usually makes for the simplest path to closing.

There are multiple heirs

Every owner has to agree and sign, and families rarely move at the same speed. That's why our offers don't expire. Review it together, ask questions, and take your time.

We are not attorneys, and nothing on this page is legal advice. Consult your attorney about your specific situation. If the estate has a probate or estate attorney, we're glad to work alongside them.

The cost of waiting

What an inherited house costs while it sits

An empty house doesn't pause its bills while the family decides. Selling as-is ends the monthly drain without a cleanout, a contractor, or a listing.

Monthly carrying costs that stop

Every month
Property taxes and insurance$415
Utilities$180
Lawn care and maintenance$160
Mortgage payment, if any$1,240
Carrying every month$1,995

Illustrative example only, not a real figure. Your numbers will differ.

Transparent offers

How we get to our number

We start with the local market

Recent sales of houses near this one set the baseline. Not a national average, and not one person's gut feeling.

We factor in the house as it sits

Condition, contents, repairs needed, and anything unusual like title questions or an old mortgage. It all factors into our offer.

We walk your family through the result

We show the reasoning so every heir can check it against their own research. If the number doesn't work, there's no obligation to move forward.

A straight answer

Can you sell an inherited house for cash?

Yes. Once the estate has authority to sell, which varies by state, an inherited house can be sold as-is to a direct cash homebuyer like Propcash. The buyer pays cash, the seller pays no commissions or fees, and the contents can be left behind. Houses in probate can often be sold during the process with the right approvals.

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Nationwide coverage

Probate rules vary by state. We know them

Timelines, court approvals, and transfer rules all depend on where the house is. These are a few of the markets where we're most active.

Settling more than the house? See how we help with downsizing a parent's house and houses that need a full cleanout.

FAQ

Questions families ask us

Can I sell an inherited house before probate is complete?

In many states, yes. The executor or personal representative can often sell during probate, sometimes after court approval. If the house was held in a trust, you may not need probate at all. We'll work with your timeline either way.

Do we need to clean out the house first?

No. Take what you want, leave the rest. Furniture, boxes, the garage, all of it. Our offer is based on the house as it sits, contents included.

What if there are multiple heirs who disagree?

Every owner has to sign, so the family does need to land in the same place. Our offers don't expire, and we'll answer questions from any heir, so nobody feels rushed into a decision.

What happens to the mortgage on the inherited house?

The remaining balance is paid off from the sale proceeds at closing. If there's a reverse mortgage, the lender's payoff timeline matters, and a faster sale often helps the estate meet it.

Will we owe taxes when we sell?

Often less than people fear. Inherited houses generally receive a stepped-up basis, meaning gains are measured from the value of the house at the date of death rather than the original purchase price. We're not tax advisors, so confirm your situation with a tax professional.

How fast can we close?

As few as 7 days after the estate can convey title, through a title company. And if probate needs months, our offer waits with you. There's no rush to decide.

I live in another state. Can this be done remotely?

Yes. The entire sale can be handled remotely. Documents can be signed with a mobile notary, and you never need to make another trip to the house.

Have a question we didn't answer? Call or text us at (615) 552-4296, or email info@propcash.co.

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Get a cash offer your family can consider on its own time

Submit the address below to start the conversation. We'll make you a cash offer based on local market data, and we'll show you how we got there.

No spam or marketing ever. No obligation.

Our offer stands. Take your time, show it to your attorney, and call us when you're ready.