Kitsap County Clerk
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Selling an inherited house in Bremerton, WA
You stop paying for a house and get a fair price.
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.
Bremerton, Washington · Inherited property
USA Home Buyers buys houses in Bremerton and Kitsap County, Washington. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk about the propertyWe give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us the address, what is in the house, and what you know about the estate.
What we do with an inherited house
We buy the house with belongings still inside. Keep what you want; the rest can stay in the house. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
A house can keep bringing bills while the estate is open: property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and possibly a mortgage payment.
What happens next
- 1. Talk through the house. We talk about its condition, what is inside, and where the estate is in the process. Call us or use the form.
- 2. Read the written offer. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can read the written terms before deciding whether to sell.
- 3. Closing. If you choose to sell, we close through a title company. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
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.
See what you might keep
Compare what you might keep from a written as-is offer with a possible listing.
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A personal representative is appointed to administer the estate. With valid nonintervention powers, the representative may sell or transfer estate real property without a court order. Without those powers, Washington generally requires a court order unless another law allows the sale. See the state's court-order rule, RCW 11.56.010 and nonintervention powers, RCW 11.68.090.
Washington calls its transfer tax real estate excise tax (REET). The seller generally pays it; if it goes unpaid, the buyer is responsible, and unpaid tax can become a lien on the property. State and local amounts depend on the sale and property location. Washington Department of Revenue REET information.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Washington real estate excise tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
Local estate and deed help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Kitsap County Auditor
The Auditor records county documents. Its recording page explains services available online or by mail.
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 about selling an inherited house in Bremerton
Can I sell an inherited Washington house before probate is finished?
Often. Once the estate is open, a personal representative with valid nonintervention powers may sell or transfer estate real property without a court order. Without those powers, Washington generally requires a court order unless another law allows the sale.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Washington?
The personal representative is appointed to administer the estate. A representative with valid nonintervention powers may sell or transfer estate real property without a court order. Otherwise, Washington generally requires a court order unless another law allows the sale.
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. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Do I need to empty 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. Keep what you want; the rest can stay in the house.
Can I sign from somewhere else in the country?
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.
Who pays Washington real estate excise tax when I sell?
Washington calls its transfer tax real estate excise tax (REET). The seller generally pays it; if it goes unpaid, the buyer is responsible, and unpaid tax can become a lien on the property. State and local amounts depend on the sale and property location. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Washington real estate excise tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
When will I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can read the written terms before deciding whether to sell.
Talk through the inherited house
Tell us what you know about the house and estate, or call 888-274-5006 to talk it through.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address and what you know about the estate.
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