Selling a house that is in probate
If you are the executor or personal representative, you have a legal duty to the estate and a stack of paperwork, and probably a house that is deteriorating while the court works through its schedule.
Probate sales are slower than ordinary sales, but they are routine. The part that trips people up is usually the property itself: a buyer with a mortgage will not wait on a court calendar, and a house sitting empty for months rarely improves.
We've got it.
We'll review the property and get back to you within 24 hours with an offer. If you'd rather talk it through now, call us at (432) 296-5971.
What makes this hard
The parts that stall a normal sale
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Court timing does not match buyer timing
Financed buyers work to a rate lock and a closing date. When the court moves, that buyer disappears and you start over.
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The estate carries the costs meanwhile
Insurance, taxes, and utilities come out of the estate every month the process runs.
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You are accountable to the beneficiaries
Executors get second-guessed. A clean, documented sale at a number you can explain protects you.
Where we fit
What we can actually do about it
- We are not financing the purchase through a bank, so a moved court date does not blow up the deal.
- We work directly with your estate attorney and can put everything in writing for the file.
- We buy as-is, which matters when the estate has no funds to make repairs.
- If a court confirmation or overbid process is required in your state, we can participate in it.
On every purchase, whatever the circumstances:
- No fees or commissions
- We cover closing costs
- Sold fully as-is
- No obligation
An offer within 24 hours. Closing in as little as 7 days, depending on the situation.
Questions
About this situation specifically
How long does a probate sale take?
That is set by the court, not by us. Some states have simplified procedures that move in weeks; others take many months. We time our closing to your court, so tell us what your attorney has told you.
Do you need court approval to buy?
It depends on your state and on the authority granted to the estate. Some sales need confirmation, some do not. Your attorney will know which applies.
Can you buy before probate is granted?
Sometimes we can sign a contract early and close once authority is granted. We will not push you to sign something your attorney has not seen.
Find out what we would pay
Tell us about the property and we will send a cash offer within 24 hours. If it does not work for you, turn it down.
Would rather talk to someone? Call (432) 296-5971.
Across 73 cities in 18 states.
We've got it.
We'll review the property and get back to you within 24 hours with an offer. If you'd rather talk it through now, call us at (432) 296-5971.