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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.
We buy houses as-is in Buffalo and Erie County, NY. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Property taxes, utilities, insurance, and upkeep can keep adding to the carrying costs while an estate is being handled.
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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 need to empty, clean, or repair the property before asking us about a sale.
Your family can choose what to keep. We can discuss access and the contents that remain as part of the written offer and terms, so you can compare a sale with the time and cost of handling the house yourself.
What happens next
- Tell us the Buffalo-area address, the house’s condition, whether anyone lives there, what contents may remain, and what estate paperwork you already have.
- We talk through the property and your questions, then provide a written cash offer. We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
- If you want to move forward, you see the written offer and written terms before you commit; closing is through a title company.
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 the sale
The amount left depends on the written offer and the property’s actual payoffs, taxes, liens, and closing items. Compare a possible listing net with a direct offer using the Buffalo calculator and its editable assumptions.
Compare the numbers with the Buffalo net-proceeds calculator →New York estate rules and taxes
Who can sell for the estate
Often, yes: an executor or administrator appointed by Surrogate’s Court can generally sell estate property while the estate is being handled. The will and court papers can limit that authority. If the will leaves the house specifically to someone, the estate representative’s ordinary sale power does not cover it; the sale usually needs that person’s agreement or a court order. Some court papers also require approval before real estate can be sold.
Being named executor in a will is not the same as having the court’s appointment. The court-issued letters, deed, and estate papers determine who can sign. Some houses pass outside probate through a valid transfer-on-death deed. A release of the New York State estate tax lien is generally needed to close.
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.
New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of the sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. Erie County Transfer Tax adds $2.50 per $500, for $4.50 per $500 combined before applicable exemptions. Erie County offers a qualifying senior-owner reduction, and other local transfer taxes may apply. The sale agreement can change who pays the state tax. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and Erie County Transfer Tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Local estate and deed help, plus seller reviews
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. For Buffalo and Erie County records, use the official offices to find current contact details and confirm the right route for your estate or deed question.
- Erie County Surrogate’s Court — local estate and Surrogate’s Court information.
- Erie County Clerk contact page — county clerk contact and record questions.
- Erie County Clerk deed-recording information — deed recording and Erie County transfer-tax information.
The testimonials below are real, from our transactions, verified and approved by our attorneys. Each seller’s actual town is shown; a nearby-market review is not a claim that the transaction happened in Buffalo.
What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Here's what sellers have said about working with us.
“Monroe County family court, sale required. Park Avenue condo, beautiful neighborhood, but neither of us could buy out the other and we both needed the money to start over. USA Home Buyers gave us a written offer the same week we called. Both attorneys said yes, closed in thirteen days.”
“I was behind on my mortgage after a medical situation. New York judicial foreclosure takes 12-24 months, but once the bank files in Monroe County Supreme Court, your options narrow fast. USA Home Buyers explained exactly where I stood and closed before the foreclosure judgment. I walked out with enough to start over.”
“Lake Ontario flooding in the spring got into our basement on Lakeshore Boulevard twice. The second time killed the furnace and HVAC and left six inches of standing water. Our insurer totaled the contents but fought the structural claim. USA Home Buyers knew Charlotte's flood situation well — no surprises in the offer, no inspection drama. Closed in ten days.”
Questions and next steps
You can also read our Buffalo probate guidance or browse the Buffalo seller resources before deciding what to do.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Inherited House Questions for Buffalo, NY Sellers
Can an executor sell an inherited New York house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes. An executor or administrator appointed by Surrogate’s Court can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and court restrictions. If the will leaves the house specifically to someone, that sale usually needs that person’s agreement or a court order. Some court papers also require court approval before real estate is sold.
Does the inherited house have to be put in my name before it can be sold?
Not always. Once an estate is open, a properly authorized estate representative may be able to sell in the estate’s name without an intermediate deed to an heir. The deed, court appointment, will, and any court restrictions determine the correct signer and route.
Who can sign for the estate?
Being named executor in a will is not the same as being appointed by Surrogate’s Court. The court appointment and estate papers show who may act, while the deed and any court directions can change what is needed for this property. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for the estate.
Do I need to clear out or repair the inherited house first?
No cleanout or repair is required to sell to us. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Your family can decide what it wants to keep, and the remaining contents can be addressed in the written terms.
Can I sign if I live outside Buffalo or New York?
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 an Erie County house sale?
New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of the sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. Erie County Transfer Tax adds $2.50 per $500, for $4.50 per $500 combined before applicable exemptions; a qualifying senior-owner reduction may apply. Other local transfer taxes may apply. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and Erie County Transfer Tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
How soon will I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. The offer and written terms are provided before you commit; a title-company closing follows the property and estate requirements.
Does USA Home Buyers give legal advice about the estate?
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.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
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