Selling an Inherited House Without the Headache
Did you just inherit a house you don’t want, can’t manage or live too far away to deal with? If you need to sell an inherited house in Georgia, we buy it for cash, as-is. You don’t have to fix it up, clean it out or sit through showings, and you pick the closing date. We work with executors, administrators and heirs, including out-of-state family, and you don’t have to wait for probate to be finished to get started. Call (866) 780-8169 or fill out the form on this page, and tell us where things stand. An inherited house doesn’t have to become a second job.
Our Simple 3-Step Process
STEP 1
Call or fill out the form with the address and where things stand: in probate, still deciding, or ready to sell.
STEP 2
We look at the house and your situation and make a cash offer within 24 hours. No showings, no cleanout and no waiting on a buyer’s loan.
STEP 3
If you accept, you choose the closing date. A Georgia closing attorney handles the paperwork, pays off any mortgage and liens, and sends the rest to the estate.
When Selling the Inherited House to Us Makes Sense
Most of the inherited houses we hear about fit one or more of these:
- You live out of state. Most of the process can be handled by phone and email, and we work with the closing attorney so you don’t have to travel for every step.
- Several heirs want cash, not a shared house. One sale, one set of papers, and the proceeds are divided according to the estate.
- The house needs work or is full of belongings. We buy as-is. Take what matters to you and leave the rest.
- The costs keep running. Property taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep don’t stop while the house sits empty. See how to sell a vacant house.
- There’s a mortgage, lien or back taxes. They’re paid from the sale proceeds at closing (see how to sell a house with liens). If the loan is also behind, see how we help stop foreclosure.
- You just want it done. Settling an estate is hard enough without managing a house too.
You Don’t Have to Wait for Probate to Get Started
Many of our sellers agree to sell to us before probate is finished, or before it has even started. Here’s how it usually goes:
- Start with an offer. Tell us about the house and where things stand, even if probate hasn’t started. We make a cash offer within 24 hours, and you decide.
- We can help with probate. If you haven’t started probate or don’t know where to begin, our title attorney can handle it for you, so you’re not figuring it out alone.
- We work with the whole family. Executor, administrator, siblings or out-of-state heirs, we coordinate with everyone so it stays one simple sale.
- Close on your timeline. The closing attorney pays off any mortgage, liens and back taxes from the proceeds and sends the rest to the estate.
General information, not legal or tax advice. Your attorney can confirm the details for your situation.
Your Options for an Inherited House
Selling for cash isn’t the only choice, and it isn’t right for every family. Here’s how the common options compare.
| Option | What it is | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Sell to a cash buyer | Fast sale as-is, no repairs, cleanout or commissions | The house needs repairs, heirs are out of state or divided, or the costs keep adding up |
| List with an agent | Sell on the market for the best price | The house is move-in ready, you have time, and someone can handle repairs and showings |
| Keep it or rent it | Hold the property as a rental or a family home | One heir wants it and can afford it, or it has strong rental income |
| One heir buys the others out | One heir takes the house and pays the rest their share | An heir wants to stay and the others agree on a price |
If another route fits your family better, we’ll say so. If a cash sale fits, you get a fair offer and a simple closing.
Cash Sale vs. Listing an Inherited House
Here’s a simple example. These numbers are an illustration, not a quote. Your offer depends on the condition of the house, the location and what’s owed on it. Say the house would sell for about $250,000 after repairs and cleanout.
| List with an agent | Sell to Southeast Homebuyers | |
|---|---|---|
| Time | Often months, plus the time to fix it up and clear it out | Offer in 24 hours, close on your timeline |
| Commissions and costs | About 8-9% of the price: 5-6% commission, 2% closing costs, 1% concessions | No commissions, and we can pay closing costs |
| Repairs and cleanout | Likely needed before listing, plus showings | None. We buy as-is. |
| While you wait | Taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep keep running | You choose the closing date |
| What the estate could net | Up to about $227,500-$230,000 at full price, before repairs, cleanout and carrying costs | The offer, such as $200,000, minus any payoff. No commissions or repair costs come out of it. |
A cash offer is lower than a full-price sale. That’s the trade: you get speed, certainty and no work. If the house is in good shape and the family can wait, listing can put more money in the estate. If it needs work, the heirs are far away or the costs are adding up, a cash sale is often the better way to sell an inherited house and move on.
What Sellers Say About Us
★★★★★
I inherited a home unexpectedly and needed to sell it quickly, but I didn’t want to deal with the hassle of managing the current tenants. Southeast Homebuyers came to the rescue! They offered me a fair price for the property and handled everything seamlessly, even though I live out of state. Their professionalism and efficiency made the entire process stress-free.
Danielle Ford
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★★★★★
Mike did everything he said he would and closed super fast. I inherited the property and listed it for sale but wasted months when I should have just called Southeast Homebuyers from the beginning. Thanks again!
Billy Atkins
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★★★★★
They did a great job. Inherited a duplex that I wanted no part of managing. Mike gave me a fair offer and the process couldn’t have been more convenient. We have a title issue and Carlos got involved to help resolve it. Thank you to everyone involved!
Robert
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Why Families Call Us About an Inherited House
We started Southeast Homebuyers in 2019 to make selling a problem house less stressful. The two founders, Carlos Saez and Jason McTague, worked their way up from entry-level roles to executive leadership at a previous home buying company closing roughly 500 deals a year. Since then we have bought over 300 homes, and we’re rated A+ by the BBB.
We’re two founders and a small team, so when you call you talk to the people who do the work. Inheriting a house usually comes at a hard time, so we go slowly where you need us to: we explain what we can offer and why, answer your questions plainly, and work with your attorney. If listing the house or keeping it makes more sense for your family, we’ll tell you.
Prefer to talk? Call us at (866) 780-8169.
Inherited House Questions
Can I sell an inherited house before probate is finished?
Yes, you can get started now. Many of our sellers agree to sell before probate is done. We make the offer, and our title attorney works with you on the probate steps so the closing happens when the estate is ready.
What if I haven’t started probate?
That’s common, and it’s okay. Our title attorney can handle the probate for you, so you don’t have to figure out where to start.
What if there’s no will?
That’s fine. We still buy the house. Our title attorney helps the family work through the probate steps.
What if the family doesn’t agree on selling?
Talk to us. We’ll explain how a sale would work and what each heir would receive. It’s easier when everyone is on the same page, and we can help get there.
What happens to the mortgage on an inherited house?
It’s paid off from the sale proceeds at closing, along with any liens or back property taxes. Whatever is left goes to the estate.
Will we owe taxes if we sell?
Inherited property generally takes a tax basis equal to its value on the date of death, so there is often little or no gain if you sell soon. This is general information. Ask a tax professional about your situation.
Do I have to clean out the house first?
No. We buy as-is, with the belongings still inside. Take what matters to you and leave the rest. We’ll coordinate timing with your attorney so family members can come get what they want.
Do you buy inherited houses in Florida too?
Yes. We buy inherited houses in Orlando, Ocala and Marion County, Tampa, Jacksonville and other Florida cities, and the same approach applies.
Ready to talk? Get your fair cash offer today, or read more about how it works and our FAQ.
Where We Buy Inherited Houses
We buy inherited houses across Georgia, including Gwinnett County, Hall County, Clayton County and Newton County, plus Atlanta and Marietta. Don’t see your area? Call us. We probably buy there too. Selling as part of a split? See how we help sell a house during divorce in Georgia. Inherited a rental with tenants in it? See how we sell a rental property in Georgia. Want to know more first? See how we buy houses.
Helpful Probate and Estate Resources
- Georgia Council of Probate Court Judges: find your county’s probate court
- Supreme Court of Georgia: probate court standard forms
- Georgia Legal Aid: free civil legal help
- Georgia Free Legal Answers: ask a volunteer attorney a civil legal question
- IRS Publication 551: basis of assets, including inherited property
- The Florida Bar: probate in Florida
Be careful with unsolicited offers. Probate records are public, so heirs often get contacted. A real buyer never asks you to pay fees up front or wire money, and you should never sign anything until you understand it and your attorney has looked at it.
Ready to Sell an Inherited House? Get Your Cash Offer
Tell us about the house and we’ll make you a no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours.
Or call (866) 780-8169.
This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Talk to a Georgia probate attorney or tax professional about your situation.