What we do with the house and its contents
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. You do not have to clear the house before asking us to buy it. If family members want to keep particular belongings, tell us so the written terms can say what stays and what goes.
We review the house as-is. You do not need to repair or clean it first. While the property is held, mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep can continue.
We do not assume you want to sell. If you decide to compare a sale, we can talk through the property, its contents, and the costs of keeping it.
What happens next
- Tell us the Beckley property address, its condition, what is still inside, and what you know about the estate.
- We talk through the house and the paperwork you have, then give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
- You can read the written offer and terms before you commit. If you choose to proceed, the title company reviews the deed, estate authority, and closing figures and coordinates settlement.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
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 may keep
Compare a written offer with an estimate of what you might keep after listing. Adjust the calculator assumptions to fit the house.
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An executor—the person named in a will to handle the estate—must qualify before acting for it. When there is no will, the county commission or its clerk handles appointment of an administrator, the person appointed to manage the estate. See W. Va. Code § 44-1-1 and § 44-1-4.
If the will gives the executor power to sell real estate that was not specifically left to someone else, the executor may sell it unless the will says otherwise. If the will directs a sale, the executor or an administrator with the will annexed may carry it out. When there is no will, the real estate passes to the heirs. Without a usable power of sale, have the title company or an attorney confirm who owns the property and who must sign. See § 44-8-1 and § 42-1-2.
A decedent’s real estate can still be reached to pay debts. A surviving spouse may also have an elective-share claim for a limited time after death. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who must sign and which liens must be paid or released at closing. See § 44-8-7, § 42-3-1, and § 42-3-4.
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.
West Virginia charges a real estate transfer excise tax. The first county excise tax is $1.10 per $500 or fraction of value. An additional county excise tax of 55 cents per $500 applies, and the county commission may raise that additional tax to as much as $1.65. Each $500 or fraction counts, and value includes liens the buyer takes over. The county clerk also collects a $20 Affordable Housing Fund fee before recording. The applicable county rate varies. See § 11-22-2 and § 11-22-1.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the West Virginia real estate transfer excise tax and the additional county excise tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Local help and reviews
Raleigh County identifies Beckley as its county seat. The county and City of Beckley are separate, and the city limits have an unusual shape with unincorporated pockets or enclaves. A Beckley mailing address does not determine whether a particular property is inside City limits or which office has jurisdiction.
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. Use the county’s official site for current county contact details and ask which office handles the estate or deed record for the specific property.
Raleigh County official information
Start with the county’s official site for current office contacts. Match the estate file and property address before relying on an office route.
Beckley reviews and buyer information
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Questions about selling an inherited house in Beckley, WV
Can I sell an inherited West Virginia house before probate is finished?
Often, yes, but who signs depends on the will and the estate appointment. An executor must qualify before acting for the estate. If the will gives the executor power to sell real estate that was not specifically left to someone else, the executor may sell it unless the will says otherwise. If the will directs a sale, the executor or an administrator with the will annexed may carry it out. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who must sign for this property.
Who can sign if there is no will?
Without a will, West Virginia real estate passes to the heirs, and the county commission or its clerk handles appointment of an administrator. The appointment does not by itself identify every owner or required signer. A decedent’s real estate can still be reached to pay debts, and a surviving spouse may have an elective-share claim for a limited time after death. Have the title company or a qualified attorney review the deed and estate file.
Do I need to put the inherited house in my own name before selling?
You can sell in the estate's name once the estate is opened — no need to put the house in your own name first. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. 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.
Do I need to clean out or repair an inherited house first?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can tell us which belongings the family wants to keep so the written terms can address them.
What happens after I ask about a cash offer?
We talk through the property, its condition, what is inside, and the estate paperwork you have. We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You can review the written offer and terms before you commit. If you choose to proceed, the title company handles the closing and checks the property and estate records.
Can I sign from outside West Virginia?
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.
What transfer excise taxes apply to a West Virginia house sale?
The first county excise tax is $1.10 per $500 or fraction of value. An additional county excise tax of 55 cents per $500 applies, and the county commission may raise that additional tax to as much as $1.65. Each $500 or fraction counts, and value includes liens the buyer takes over. The county clerk also collects a $20 Affordable Housing Fund fee before recording. The applicable county rate depends on the property. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the West Virginia real estate transfer excise tax and the additional county excise tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Talk with us about the inherited Beckley house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the address and what you know about the house and estate.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property and the estate records you have.