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.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. If family members want to keep particular belongings, tell us what should stay; we can talk through the contents and access before you decide.
Mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and ordinary upkeep can keep adding up while the estate owns the house, when those costs apply. You do not have to clear it or fix it before asking us about a sale.
What happens next
1. Talk through the house
Share the Camden address, what you know about condition and access, and the estate paperwork you have. You can start before every estate question is settled.
2. Review the offer
We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You can review the written offer and terms before you decide.
3. Close through a title company
If you choose to proceed, a title company reviews the deed and estate documents, confirms the signing requirements, and coordinates closing. Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
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 keep
Compare the written offer with a realistic estimate of what might remain after repairs, cleanout, carrying costs, commissions, and closing costs if you list the house. The calculator uses editable assumptions for planning; it is not a property-specific offer or guaranteed net amount.
Who can sign and what New Jersey rules mean
If there is a will, the named executor applies to the county Surrogate's Court. A will cannot be probated until 10 days have passed after the death. The Surrogate issues Letters Testamentary and executor short certificates, which show the executor's authority. See the New Jersey probate-timing statute and ask the local Surrogate about current filing steps.
If there is no will, a close relative can apply to be administrator starting on the fifth day after the death. A surviving spouse or partner has first priority; other relatives with an equal or earlier right may need to renounce or receive notice. The Surrogate issues Letters of Administration and short certificates to the appointed administrator.
In general, New Jersey law lets an executor or administrator sell estate real estate at a public or private sale unless the will or a court order limits that power. A house the will specifically leaves to someone is treated differently. The actual will, appointment, deed, title requirements, and any court order determine who must sign for this property.
New Jersey probate timing statute · New Jersey executor and administrator powers
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 Jersey inheritance tax and sale fees
New Jersey has an inheritance tax, and the amount or exemption depends on who inherits. Before a decedent's property is transferred, the state usually requires written consent called a tax waiver; only the Division of Taxation issues it. Form L-9 may be used for a New Jersey resident who died on or after January 1, 2018, when qualifying close family inherits and the form's other conditions are met. For other beneficiaries, an inheritance-tax return may need to be filed first and tax may be due. Unpaid inheritance tax can remain a lien on the property for up to 15 years. See the state's inheritance-tax waiver guidance, Form L-9, and inheritance and estate tax guide for current requirements.
New Jersey has no estate tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2018.
New Jersey charges a realty transfer fee when the deed is recorded; a separate graduated percent fee may apply to sales over $1 million. See the Division of Taxation's realty transfer fee information for current rates and exceptions.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New Jersey's realty transfer fee and any applicable graduated percent fee. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Camden County estate and deed offices
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Camden County Surrogate Court
The county lists its Surrogate service location at Gloucester Township Forrest Hall, 509 Lakeland Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012, phone 856-225-7282. The county says mail and drop-box delivery are available there and in-person service is by appointment only. This is a county office location in Blackwood, not an office in Camden city.
Camden County Surrogate Court · New Jersey Courts county-surrogate directory
Camden County Clerk
The County Clerk records deeds and mortgages and provides online property-record access. The office is in Room 102, 520 Market Street, Camden, NJ 08102; phone 856-225-5300.
City property-assessment and revenue offices are separate from the county deed and estate offices: see the City of Camden's Office of Assessments and Bureau of Revenue Collections for those city routes.
More Camden seller resources
Questions about selling an inherited house in Camden, NJ
Can an inherited Camden house be sold before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, once the person handling the estate has authority to sign. A will generally cannot be probated until 10 days have passed after the death. If there is no will, a close relative can apply to administer the estate starting on the fifth day. The actual will, appointment, title, and any court order determine the requirements for this house.
Who can sign to sell an inherited house in New Jersey?
The executor named in a will applies to the county Surrogate for Letters Testamentary and executor short certificates. Without a will, an appointed administrator receives Letters of Administration and short certificates. An executor or administrator generally may sell estate real estate unless the will or a court order limits that authority; a house specifically left to someone in the will has a different rule. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who may sign for this property.
Do I have to put an inherited house in my own name before selling?
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. The estate file and title review determine the right seller and deed.
Do I have to clear the house or make repairs before asking about a sale?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. You can tell us what the family wants to keep; we can discuss the house and its contents as they are.
What New Jersey inheritance taxes or waivers might apply?
New Jersey inheritance tax depends on who inherits. Before a decedent’s property is transferred, the state usually requires written consent called a tax waiver, issued by the Division of Taxation. Form L-9 may be available for a New Jersey resident who died on or after January 1, 2018, when qualifying close family inherits and the form’s conditions are met. New Jersey has no estate tax for deaths on or after January 1, 2018.
Who pays New Jersey realty transfer fees when selling to you?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New Jersey’s realty transfer fee and any applicable graduated percent fee. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Can I sign from another state 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.
When will I get a written offer?
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Talk through the inherited Camden house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property address through the form.
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