What we do with the house and its contents
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Auburn and Lee County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Set aside any belongings you want to keep; you do not need to clear out or haul away the rest before asking about a sale.
A house can keep costing money while the estate is being handled, including property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep. You can ask about selling without assuming what the family wants to do with the property.
What happens next
- Tell us the Auburn property address, its condition, and what you know about the estate. Call or use the form to start the conversation.
- We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You can review the written offer and written terms before deciding.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company handles closing and confirms the deed, estate authority, payoffs, and documents needed for this property.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
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 what you might net through another sale path using the Auburn home-sale net-proceeds calculator. Enter your own assumptions to compare the options.
Open the Auburn home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Alabama estate rules and deed tax
Often, yes: the right person may be able to sell an inherited Alabama house before the estate is finished. The probate court appoints a personal representative to handle the estate. If there is a will, this is usually the executor it names, and the court's letters show that person's authority. A will generally must be filed for probate within five years after the death.
If the will expressly authorizes the personal representative to sell the house, the sale can usually proceed under that power. Otherwise, the representative needs the court's approval before selling estate property. If no estate is opened, the heirs may be able to sell together, but everyone with an ownership interest must participate. Estate debts and a surviving spouse's rights can still affect title. The closing attorney or title company can confirm what is needed for the property.
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.
Alabama charges deed tax when a deed is recorded with the county probate judge. The rate is 50 cents for each $500 of taxable value, or any part of $500. A mortgage or vendor's lien on which Alabama mortgage tax has been paid may reduce the taxable value; the closing attorney confirms the amount. The deed must come with proof of the actual price or value. Without proof, the probate office uses the latest tax assessment, and penalties can apply. The tax and recording fees must be paid before recording. Some deeds are exempt, including certain nominal-price deeds that only correct title.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Alabama's deed tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Local help in Lee County
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. For a specific address, a mailing city or ZIP code alone does not establish whether a parcel is inside Auburn or which county office handles it. Check the address with the City of Auburn Maps and Lee County's parcel maps.
Lee County Probate Judge
The county lists its courthouse office at 215 South 9th Street in Opelika and an Auburn Satellite Office at 1266 Mall Parkway in Auburn. Confirm which location handles your question or filing; not every service is available at the satellite office.
Open the official office resource →Lee County Probate Judge — Recording
The county’s recording office is a route for recording and public access to permanent public documents, including real-estate records.
Open the official office resource →Lee County Revenue Commissioner — Real Property
Use the county office for real-property appraisal and property-tax information. Ask the office about the current account for a specific parcel.
Open the official office resource →Lee County property-tax maps
The county’s online maps can help locate parcel and property-tax mapping information.
Open the official office resource →Questions about selling an inherited house in Auburn, AL
Can I sell an inherited Alabama house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, once the right person has legal power to sign. The probate court appoints a personal representative to handle the estate. If there is a will, this is usually the executor it names, and the court’s letters show that person’s authority. If the will expressly authorizes the sale, the representative can usually proceed under that power; otherwise, court approval is needed before selling estate property.
Do I have to put the inherited house in my own name first?
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 can confirm who has authority to sign for the estate and what the closing requires.
What if no estate has been opened?
The heirs may be able to sell together, but everyone with an ownership interest must participate. Estate debts and a surviving spouse’s rights can still affect title. The closing attorney or title company can confirm what is needed for the property.
What deed tax applies when a house sells in Alabama?
Alabama charges deed tax when the deed is recorded with the county probate judge: 50 cents for each $500 of taxable value, or any part of $500. A mortgage or vendor’s lien may reduce taxable value if Alabama mortgage tax has been paid. The closing attorney confirms the amount. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Alabama’s deed tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Do I need to clean out or repair an inherited house before selling to you?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can set aside belongings you want to keep; you do not need to clear out or haul away the rest.
Can I handle the sale if I live outside Alabama?
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. The estate's signing authority and title requirements still need to be confirmed for the specific sale.
How soon will I get a written offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can review the written offer and terms before deciding whether to proceed.
Does USA Home Buyers give legal advice about the estate?
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.
Talk through the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property address to compare a written cash offer.
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.