What we do with the house and its contents
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
While the estate holds the house, carrying costs can continue: mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep. You do not have to assume a sale is the right choice; if you want to compare one, we can review the property and put the terms in writing.
What happens next
- Tell us the property address, what you know about its condition and contents, and where things stand with the estate.
- We talk through the house and your questions, then give you a written cash offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, the closing is handled through a title company, which reviews the title and the estate signer’s authority.
Signing from another location
Sell from anywhere in the country — we can send a notary to you, and you don't have to attend settlement or even visit the property.
Compare what you keep
Compare a written offer with an estimate of what a listing might leave after costs and carrying time. The Abilene calculator lets you review the assumptions for your situation.
Open the Abilene home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Texas estate rules and taxes
Texas law says a person's property passes at death to the people named in the will, or to the heirs if there is no will, subject to the person's debts. That does not by itself tell you who can sign a deed; the estate path and its documents matter.
Independent administration
An independent executor or administrator may sell without first asking the judge. The authority starts when the court issues letters, which show the appointment. The will, appointment order, or a recorded sworn affidavit that meets the statute can establish the power to sell; the title company will ask for proof and review the file.
Dependent administration
In a dependent administration, the court stays in charge. The house cannot be sold without a court order, and the judge must approve the sale before the deed is signed.
No will, or a muniment of title
If there is no will, the heirs can agree to have an independent administrator appointed and give that person power to sell. If there is no probate, the heirs usually all sign the deed, and the title company decides what proof of heirship it needs, such as an affidavit of heirship.
If there is a will and the only unpaid debts are a mortgage or other liens on real estate, the court may admit the will as a muniment of title. No executor is appointed; the court order lets the people named in the will deal with the property. This generally must be requested within four years of the death.
We help coordinate the sale, but we do not provide legal advice. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for the estate.
Transfer tax and closing costs
Texas has no state, county, or city real-estate transfer tax. The deed is signed before a notary and recorded with the county clerk.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Local help for Abilene, Jones County, and Taylor County
Abilene includes property in both Jones and Taylor counties. Use the county where the property is located when asking about local estate or deed records; the clerk can direct you to the current office route for your question.
For Taylor County deed and recording records, use the Taylor County Official Public and Real Property Records route.
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Texas law and estate references
- Texas Estates Code, property passing at death
- Texas Estates Code, independent administration
- Texas Estates Code, independent executor sale authority
- Texas Estates Code, dependent-administration sale process
- Texas Estates Code, muniment of title
- Tarrant County Law Library, affidavit of heirship research guide
- Texas Constitution, real-estate transfer-tax restriction
Questions about selling an inherited house in Abilene
Can I sell an inherited Texas house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, if the person signing has authority under the estate path being used. An independent executor or administrator may sell without first asking the judge once letters have issued and the sale authority is supported as Texas law requires. A dependent administration requires a court order and approval before the deed is signed. The title company or a qualified attorney can review the actual will, letters, orders, and title.
Do I have to put the house in my own name before selling it?
You can sell in the estate's name once the estate is opened — no need to put the house in your own name first. The title company or a qualified attorney should confirm who has authority to sign for this estate and what the deed and title require.
What if there is no will or no probate?
If there is no will, the heirs may agree to have an independent administrator appointed and give that person power to sell. If there is no probate, the heirs usually all sign the deed, and the title company decides what proof of heirship it needs, such as an affidavit of heirship. The documents and title review determine the route for a particular house.
What is a muniment of title in Texas?
When there is a will and the only unpaid debts are a mortgage or other liens on real estate, a court may admit the will as a muniment of title. No executor is appointed; the court order lets the people named in the will deal with the property. This route generally must be requested within four years of death, and the court must confirm the requirements for the specific estate.
Do I need to repair or clear out an inherited house before asking for an offer?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Does Texas charge a real-estate transfer tax when I sell?
Texas has no state, county, or city real-estate transfer tax. A deed is signed before a notary and recorded with the county clerk. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Talk with us about the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the address and the estate details you have. We can discuss the property and give you written terms to compare.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.