Houston & surrounding areas

Inherited a house in Houston?

You didn't plan for this, and you don't have to fix it up or clean it out before you sell it.

It's common, and it's usually complicated

Most inherited houses come with something extra: a full house of belongings, deferred repairs, relatives who live out of state, taxes or insurance that someone has to keep paying, and sometimes a property that's been sitting empty for months.

We buy inherited houses in the condition they're in. You can take what matters to you and leave the rest.

Before you can sell: who has the right to sign?

In Texas, an heir usually can't sell until the estate gives someone legal authority. That typically happens through probate, where a court appoints an executor or administrator, or through an affidavit of heirship that the title company accepts. Which route fits depends on whether there was a will, the size of the estate, and whether there are debts.

We can't give legal advice, but we work with Texas title companies that handle estate sales every week. Once we have the house under contract, the title company tells everyone exactly what paperwork it needs, and we'll walk you through it. If you need a probate attorney, talk to one early. It usually saves time.

What we take care of

• Buying as-is: no repairs, no cleaning, no inspections to pass
• Leaving unwanted furniture and belongings behind
• Working with every heir who needs to sign, including relatives out of state (e-signing and mobile notaries make this easier)
• A closing date that fits the estate's timeline

Common questions

Other situations we help with

• Foundation problems
• Behind on property taxes
• Code violations
• Behind on payments

This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change, so confirm details with the right office or an attorney.