What we do with the house and its contents
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Property taxes, utilities, insurance, and routine upkeep can keep costing money while an estate is open. You can ask about a sale without first taking on repairs or clearing the house.
What happens next
- Tell us the Cincinnati property address and what you know about the estate and the house.
- We review the property and give you a written offer with written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company handles closing and confirms the documents and signing authority needed for this sale.
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.
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
Compare possible proceeds from an as-is sale with a listing estimate using the editable Cincinnati calculator. Its estimates are not an offer or a settlement statement.
Open the Cincinnati home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Ohio estate rules for who can sign and sell
Can an inherited house be sold before probate is finished? Usually, yes. If the will gives the executor power to sell, the appointed executor can sign without a court order to sell (Ohio Rev. Code § 2113.39).
If the will does not give that power, another route may be available unless the will forbids it: the surviving spouse and every beneficiary named in the will—or every heir if there is no will—give written consent, and those consents are filed with the probate court. The price must be at least 80% of the house’s appraised value in the approved inventory. This option is unavailable if the surviving spouse or any beneficiary or heir is under 18 (Ohio Rev. Code § 2127.011).
A recorded transfer-on-death designation may let the beneficiary avoid probate for the house. The beneficiary records an affidavit and can sell as an owner (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 5302.22, 5302.222).
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.
Hamilton County estate and deed offices
These official offices are local starting points. Confirm current forms, records, and filing details directly with the office handling the estate or deed.
Hamilton County Probate Court
Official probate-court route for estate administration. Check the court’s current forms and filing information for the estate.
Open the official office website →Hamilton County Recorder
County real-estate-records office. Use its official route for deed and recording information.
Open the official office website →Hamilton County Auditor
County auditor office. Use its official route for current county and parcel information.
Open the official office website →Cincinnati reviews and related resources
Questions about an inherited house
Frequently Asked Questions — Cincinnati Inherited Property
Can I sell an inherited Cincinnati house before probate is finished?
Often, yes. An appointed executor can sign without a court order to sell when the will gives that power. Ohio law also has a written-consent option in some estates, and a recorded transfer-on-death designation may let a beneficiary sell without probate. The estate documents and title review determine which route fits. 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.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Ohio?
The signer depends on the will, the appointment, any required consents, or a recorded transfer-on-death designation. A family relationship alone does not establish authority. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for the estate.
Do I have to clean out or repair the house before selling it?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Can I sell from outside Cincinnati?
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 give written cash offers in 24 hours. The offer and written terms are provided before you commit, and closing is handled through a title company.
Talk through the property or ask for an offer
We work with executors and estates regularly. Share the address and the stage of the estate; you do not have to put the house in your own name first to start a conversation.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.