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 choose what to keep; no cleanout is required before you sell the house to us.
Property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and any mortgage payments can keep adding up while the estate holds the house.
What happens next
- We talk through the house, its condition, what remains inside, and where the estate stands. You can start the conversation without having every estate paper in hand.
- We review title, payoff, occupancy, seller authority, and closing readiness, then give you a written offer and clear written terms to review up front before you commit. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
- If the estate needs Probate Court approval, that authority must be in place before closing. We close through a title company. 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.
See what you might keep after a sale
Compare your own assumptions about a direct as-is sale and a traditional listing with the Bridgeport net-proceeds calculator.
Open the Bridgeport home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Estate authority and Connecticut taxes
An executor or administrator appointed by the Probate Court can sell the house while the estate is open. Unless the will specifically gives the executor power to sell real estate, the sale needs Probate Court approval. The fiduciary petitions with the purchase contract and proof of fair market value, such as an appraisal or market analysis. The court approves the sale if it is in the estate’s best interests. Heirs and beneficiaries can waive notice, and a person the will names to receive the house can consent to the sale.
The will, deed, and court papers determine who can sign and what is needed to close. Before closing, a title company will usually want certificates releasing the state estate-tax and probate-fee liens on the house. The Probate Court issues the certificates; for a taxable estate, the Department of Revenue Services releases the estate-tax lien.
Connecticut real estate conveyance tax is due when a deed is recorded for a sale price of $2,000 or more. For a home, the state rate is 0.75% on the price up to $800,000, 1.25% on the portion from $800,000 to $2.5 million, and 2.25% on any portion above $2.5 million. Each town also gets 0.25%; a small group of eligible towns may add up to another 0.25%. The seller owes the tax by law, and it is paid when the deed is recorded.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Connecticut state and municipal real estate conveyance taxes. This does not pay the seller’s mortgage, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes.
Federal income-tax treatment is separate from Connecticut conveyance tax. For information about basis rules for inherited property, see IRS Publication 551 and ask a tax professional about your circumstances.
Local estate and land-record help
The City of Bridgeport Town Clerk keeps the city’s Land Records. Connecticut Probate Court provides the estate guide and forms below. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
City of Bridgeport Town Clerk — Land Records
The City identifies the Town Clerk as the keeper of Land Records.
Open the official source →Connecticut Probate Court: Administration of Decedents’ Estates
Official Probate Court user guide for estate administration.
Open the official source →Petition to Sell or Mortgage Real Property (PC-400)
Official Probate Court form for petitioning to sell or mortgage real property.
Open the official source →Petition for Certificate Releasing Liens (PC-205B)
Official Probate Court form concerning release certificates for estate liens.
Open the official source →Connecticut Department of Revenue Services: Real Estate Conveyance Tax
Official state tax information and filing guidance.
Open the official source →IRS Publication 551: Basis of Assets
Federal reference for basis rules, including inherited property.
Open the official source →Questions and contact
Questions about selling an inherited house in Bridgeport
Can an inherited Connecticut house be sold while the estate is open?
Yes. An executor or administrator appointed by Connecticut Probate Court can sell the house while the estate is open. Unless the will specifically gives the executor power to sell real estate, Probate Court approval is required. The will, deed, and court papers determine who can sign and what is needed to close.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Bridgeport?
The executor or administrator appointed by Connecticut Probate Court signs for the estate, subject to the will and any required court approval. The will and court papers determine the authority to sign.
What if the will does not give the executor power to sell the house?
The estate fiduciary can petition the Probate Court with the purchase contract and proof of fair market value, such as an appraisal or market analysis. The court approves the sale if it is in the estate’s best interests. Heirs and beneficiaries can waive notice, and a person the will names to receive the house can consent to the sale.
Can I sell the house without putting it 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 will, court papers, and deed still determine who can sign and what approvals are needed.
Do I have to clean out an inherited house before selling?
No. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Can I sign if I live outside Connecticut?
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 taxes apply when an inherited Bridgeport house sells?
Connecticut real estate conveyance tax is paid when the deed is recorded. The state and town rates are explained above. Federal income-tax treatment is separate; see IRS Publication 551 for basis information and ask a tax professional about your situation.
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