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.
You can keep the belongings you want; the rest can stay with the house.
While the estate owns the house, utilities, insurance, property taxes, upkeep, and any mortgage payment can keep coming.
What happens next
- We talk through the Bettendorf house, its condition, what you want to keep, and the estate’s status.
- You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
- No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
- Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
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 might keep
Use the Bettendorf net-proceeds calculator to compare a direct sale with what might remain from listing, using numbers that fit the property.
Open the Bettendorf home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Iowa estate rules and taxes
Who can sign?
The estate’s court-appointed personal representative handles a sale of estate real estate. Iowa allows a sale to pay estate debts, distribute the estate, or serve another purpose in the estate’s best interests. If the will gives the representative power to sell, the usual court-sale steps do not apply. Otherwise, the representative petitions the court, gives interested people notice unless they waive it in writing, gets an order for the sale, and files a report afterward for court approval. See Iowa Code §§ 633.383, 633.386, and 633.388–633.399.
A homestead can be sold only as the court directs, and a surviving spouse may have the right to keep it. See Iowa Code § 561.12.
Iowa inheritance tax
Iowa inheritance tax does not apply to deaths on or after January 1, 2025. For an earlier death, the date of death matters when checking the rules. Read the Iowa Department of Revenue inheritance-tax guidance.
Iowa real estate transfer tax
Iowa real estate transfer tax is 80 cents for each $500, or fraction of $500, of the price above the first $500. Some family, divorce, estate-distribution, and $500-or-less transfers are exempt, so the closing professional confirms whether the tax applies and the taxable amount. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax.
Scott County estate and deed offices
Iowa District Court, Scott County — probate
Scott County Courthouse, 400 W. 4th St., Davenport · Clerk of Court 563-326-8647 · Probate line 563-326-8648
Scott County probate information →Scott County Recorder
Administrative Center, 600 W. 4th St., Davenport · 563-326-8621 · Deed recording and Iowa real estate transfer tax
Transfer-tax and recording information →Scott County Treasurer
Administrative Center, 600 W. 4th St., Davenport · 563-326-8664 · Property-tax accounts and tax-sale information
Property-tax information →If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“Probate is a nightmare. i live in texas so trying to sell my uncles house out of state was stressing me out. called these guys and they just handled it. wire hit my account yesterday. highly recommend.”
“inherited my parents place and it was packed with junk. didnt want to deal with it. they gave me a fair cash price and took it.”
Questions and contact
Questions about selling an inherited Bettendorf house
Can an Iowa estate sell a house before probate is finished?
Yes. The estate’s court-appointed personal representative handles the sale. If the will gives the representative power to sell, the usual court-sale steps do not apply. Otherwise, the representative petitions the court, gives notice to interested people unless they waive it in writing, gets an order for the sale, and files a report afterward for court approval. A homestead can be sold only as the court directs, and a surviving spouse may have the right to keep it.
Who can sign for an inherited Iowa house?
When the house is sold through the estate, the court-appointed personal representative handles and signs for the estate. The will may give that representative power to sell; otherwise, the court petition, notice, and order process applies.
Do I need 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. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Does Iowa charge inheritance tax on an inherited house?
Iowa inheritance tax does not apply to deaths on or after January 1, 2025. For an earlier death, the date of death matters when checking the rules.
What transfer tax applies when an Iowa house sells?
Iowa real estate transfer tax is 80 cents for each $500, or fraction of $500, of the price above the first $500. Some transfers, including certain family and estate-distribution transfers, are exempt; the closing professional confirms whether the tax applies and the taxable amount. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Iowa real estate transfer tax.
Do I need to clean out or repair the inherited house first?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Can I sign from outside Iowa?
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 happens to a mortgage or liens on an inherited house?
A mortgage and any liens still need to be paid or released at closing. The payoff, back taxes, and the estate’s share of current property taxes affect what remains from the sale.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.
Prefer to talk? Call 888-274-5006.