What we do with the house and its contents
We can buy the house with belongings still inside; you do not need to clean it out or repair it first. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. If there are particular items the family wants to keep, we can put what stays in the written terms.
Mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and ordinary upkeep can keep adding to the cost of owning a house during estate administration. We can talk through its condition, contents, access, and timing with you.
What happens next
- We talk through the Brattleboro property, its condition, access, contents, and the estate paperwork you have.
- We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
- You review the written offer and terms before you decide. If you choose to proceed, a title company handles closing and checks the deed and estate-signing requirements.
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.
What you keep after a sale
Compare the written sale terms with the mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, your share of current property taxes, and other closing figures to see what may remain. The amount depends on this property’s closing numbers.
Use the home-sale net proceeds calculator to compare possible proceeds using your own assumptions.
Vermont estate rules and transfer taxes
You can sell estate real estate once the probate court authorizes the sale. The executor or administrator needs a court license. If the will gives a power to sell, the court can issue the license without the usual notice and hearing, but the license is still required. That shortcut has an exception when the house is occupied by a surviving spouse or a beneficiary listed in the statute. The closing attorney can confirm the license and who must sign. Read 14 V.S.A. § 1651.
Vermont’s general property transfer tax is 1.25%, plus a 0.22% Clean Water Surcharge, for a total of 1.47%. A house fit for year-round living that is neither the buyer’s principal residence nor a qualifying long-term rental has a higher total rate of 3.62%. Principal residences and exempt transfers have different treatment; the closing attorney applies the right category. See the Vermont Department of Taxes transfer-tax guidance.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Vermont's property transfer tax and Clean Water Surcharge. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Brattleboro estate and property-record help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
The Windham Probate Division is located in Brattleboro. The Town Clerk keeps Town of Brattleboro land records.
Windham Probate Division
30 Putney Road, 2nd Floor, Brattleboro, VT 05301. The Vermont Judiciary page has current court information.
Windham Probate Division →Town Clerk and land records
Town Clerk: 230 Main Street, Suite 108, Brattleboro, VT 05301. The Town’s land-records page provides access information.
Town Clerk →Land records →Town tax bills
The Finance Department and Treasurer handle Town tax-bill questions. The office is at 230 Main Street, Suite 109, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
Finance Department →Tax rates and bills →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 house in Brattleboro, VT
Can I sell an inherited Brattleboro house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, once the probate court authorizes the estate sale. The executor or administrator needs a court license to sell the estate’s real property. A power to sell in the will can let the court issue that license without the usual notice and hearing, but the license is still required. That shortcut has an exception when the house is occupied by a surviving spouse or a beneficiary listed in the statute. The closing attorney can confirm the license and who must sign.
Who can sign for a Vermont estate sale?
The executor or administrator handles the estate sale, but the probate court must authorize the sale and issue a license to sell the estate’s real property. The will and whether the house is occupied by a surviving spouse or a beneficiary named in the statute can affect the court procedure. The closing attorney can confirm the license and who must sign.
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. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. Vermont still requires probate-court authorization and a license to sell estate real property.
What happens to belongings and repair work?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. If family members want particular items kept, we can put what stays in the written terms.
Can I sell from outside Vermont without visiting the house?
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 taxes apply to a Vermont house sale?
The general property transfer tax is 1.25%, plus a 0.22% Clean Water Surcharge, for a total of 1.47%. A house fit for year-round living that is neither the buyer's principal residence nor a qualifying long-term rental has a higher total rate of 3.62%; principal residences and exempt transfers have different treatment. The closing attorney applies the right category. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Vermont's property transfer tax and Clean Water Surcharge. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
What happens after I ask about an offer?
We talk through the Brattleboro property, its condition, access, contents, and the estate paperwork you have. You can review the written offer and written terms before you commit. If you choose to proceed, a title company handles closing and confirms the deed and estate-signing requirements.
Talk through the inherited Brattleboro house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property address through the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what you know about the property.