ServicesInherited & Probate Houses
Sell an Inherited or Probate House in Tornillo
When a parent's or relative's house passes to you, the paperwork and the property can both feel heavy. We buy the place in its current condition for cash, with no repairs, no commissions and a closing date set around the estate's timeline.
A quiet way to settle an inherited property
Most inherited houses come with a mix of things to sort out: belongings, deferred upkeep, a utility bill nobody has been watching, and sometimes several heirs who live in different cities. Selling the usual way means cleaning out, fixing up and waiting for a buyer whose loan may or may not close.
We buy the house as-is instead. One person from our office takes your first call and stays with you through closing, so you never repeat the family history to a new voice. Our people bring 14 combined years in the business, and probate rarely has to be finished before we can start the conversation.
Legal questions belong with the estate's attorney rather than with us. Our part is the coordination: we stay in touch with the title company and the estate's lawyer, if one is involved, so the sale matches what the court and the title work call for.
What the estate gets from a sale with us
- Cash for the property in its current state
- Dated kitchens, worn roofs and rooms still full of furniture are all fine. There are no repairs to make before closing.
- $0 fees and $0 commission
- The offer we agree on is not reduced by an agent's percentage. We also cover all closing costs related to selling the house.
- No appraisal, inspection or financing contingency
- Our offer does not hinge on a lender's approval or an inspector's report. That removes the most common reasons an estate sale falls through late.
- A closing date the estate chooses
- If the court still has to issue letters or heirs need time to collect keepsakes, we schedule around it. You choose the closing date.
- Coordination with title and counsel
- Your contact talks with the title company about what it needs to insure the sale, then tells you plainly which documents to gather and when.
Signs a cash sale may suit the estate
Heirs live far apart
Coordinating repairs and visits from several states rarely works. A single as-is sale gives everyone one clear figure to agree on.
The house is sitting empty
An empty house still draws taxes, insurance and utility costs every month. In the dry West Texas heat, an unattended swamp cooler or a slow plumbing leak can quietly add damage, so time matters.
Repairs would cost more than the estate wants to spend
If the roof, plumbing or foundation needs work, selling as-is lets the estate skip the outlay and the contractor scheduling.
The contents feel overwhelming
Decades of belongings take months to sort. Tell us what the family plans to keep and what it would leave behind, and we factor that into the offer.
Back taxes or a remaining mortgage
Liens and unpaid balances are usually paid from the sale at closing. We explain how that works before you commit to anything.
What shapes our offer on an inherited house
There is no fee to hear an offer and no commission taken from it. The number itself depends on the property and on how far along the estate is. We walk you through each of these before you decide.
Condition of the house
Roof age, plumbing, electrical and foundation all matter. We take on the repairs, so their likely cost is reflected in the price.
Where probate stands
An estate with letters already issued can usually close sooner than one still waiting on the court. Unclear heirship can add steps for the title company.
Liens, taxes and balances
A remaining mortgage, unpaid property taxes or a recorded lien gets paid from the proceeds at closing, which changes what the estate takes home.
Contents left in place
Furniture and belongings that stay with the house are part of what we account for in the offer.
How an inherited house sale works with us
- 1
A first conversation by phone
You tell us about the house, who the heirs are and where the estate stands. We listen and answer questions about timing in plain terms.
- 2
A free 5-minute walk-through
Five minutes is usually enough for us to see the rooms, in person or on a video call. Leave the closets full and the dishes where they are; nothing needs tidying first.
- 3
Your free, no-obligation cash offer
We explain how we reached the number. If a cash sale isn't the right fit, we put you in touch with the best alternative contact even if you don't sell to us.
- 4
Title work and paperwork
Once the estate accepts, the title company confirms who can sign and what the probate court needs. Your contact keeps everyone updated so nothing stalls quietly.
- 5
Closing on your date
Heirs or the executor sign, the title company pays off any liens and the estate receives its funds.
Common questions from heirs and executors
Is it possible to sell while the estate is still in probate?
Often it is, depending on what the court has issued and what the title company will accept. We can sign an agreement early and set closing for after the needed documents are in hand. The estate's attorney or the title company has the final word on timing.
What if the heirs don't all agree?
Generally every person with an ownership interest has to sign. We can talk with each heir by phone or video so everyone hears the same offer and the same explanation, which often helps a family reach a decision.
Do we have to clear out the house first?
No. Take what matters to the family. Let us know what will stay and we include it in the offer, so you are not hiring haulers before closing.
Will we pay any closing costs or commission?
No. There is $0 commission and $0 in fees, and we cover all closing costs related to selling the house. Any existing liens or taxes owed by the estate are paid from the proceeds.
Do you buy inherited houses outside Tornillo?
Yes. We also work with estates in Fabens, San Elizario, Socorro, Horizon City and Agua Dulce. The Service Areas page lists where we buy.
Talk through the estate with one person
Tell us about the house and where things stand. You'll get a straight answer on timing and a fair number, with no pressure to accept it.