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. We can take the house with its contents still inside, so you do not have to empty it or arrange a cleanout first.
A house may still bring mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep while the estate is open. When the sale closes, you can stop carrying future costs for that house; any existing payoff or tax balance still has to be addressed in the closing.
What happens next
- We start with a conversation about the property, its condition, occupancy, and where the estate process stands.
- You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
- If you choose to sell, we work through closing details with you, including title, payoff, occupancy, and the estate papers.
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.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
What you keep
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Mortgage payoffs, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
Compare possible net proceeds using your own assumptions in the Columbus home-sale calculator.
Open the Columbus net-proceeds calculator →Ohio estate rules, signing authority, and taxes
Can you sell an inherited house 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 avoid a court sale. Unless the will forbids it, the surviving spouse and every beneficiary named in the will — or every heir if there is no will — can give written consent. The consents must be filed with the probate court, and the price must be at least 80% of the house's appraised value in the approved inventory. That option is not available if the surviving spouse or any beneficiary or heir is under 18 (Ohio Rev. Code §2127.011).
If the owner recorded a transfer-on-death designation, the house may skip probate. The beneficiary records an affidavit and can sell it like any owner (Ohio Rev. Code §§5302.22 and 5302.222).
Ohio law sets a state conveyance fee of $1 per $1,000 of the sale price and allows a county to add up to $3 per $1,000 (Ohio Rev. Code §§319.54 and 322.02). The actual county rate and any exemption depend on the property and transfer. The Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
Local probate, deed, and conveyance offices
For conveyance-fee questions, contact the Auditor for the county where the house is located. The Recorder handles deed records.
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Franklin County Probate Court
Official estate resources for matters handled by Franklin County Probate Court.
Open the official office site →Delaware County Auditor
County transfer-and-conveyance information for properties in Delaware County.
Open the official office site →Fairfield County Auditor
County transfer-and-conveyance information for properties in Fairfield County.
Open the official office site →Franklin County Auditor — Transfer and Conveyance
County transfer-and-conveyance information for properties in Franklin County.
Open the official office site →Delaware County Recorder
Official county office for land-record and deed questions when the property is in Delaware County.
Open the official office site →Fairfield County Recorder
Official county office for land-record and deed questions when the property is in Fairfield County.
Open the official office site →Franklin County Recorder — Real Estate
Official county real-estate recording route when the property is in Franklin County.
Open the official office site →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 Columbus house
Can I sell an inherited house in Ohio 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 it does not, another option may avoid a court sale: unless the will forbids it, the surviving spouse and all beneficiaries named in the will—or all heirs if there is no will—give written consent, file those consents with the probate court, and sell for 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 use an affidavit and sell without probate (§§5302.22, 5302.222).
Who can sign for an inherited house?
An appointed executor can sign without a court order to sell if the will gives that power. Otherwise, Ohio has a limited written-consent option with filing, valuation, and age requirements. If the owner recorded a transfer-on-death designation, the named beneficiary may be able to sell with an affidavit. Not sure which option fits? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
What if the house has a transfer-on-death designation?
If the owner recorded a transfer-on-death designation, the property may pass outside probate. The named beneficiary records an affidavit and can sell it like an owner under Ohio Rev. Code §§5302.22 and 5302.222. We can coordinate with the title company to confirm the documents needed for the sale.
Can I sell from outside Ohio?
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 or fees apply to an Ohio house sale?
Ohio charges a state conveyance fee of $1 per $1,000 of the sale price, and a county may add up to $3 per $1,000. The local amount and any exemption depend on the property and transfer; the Auditor for the property county has conveyance information. Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
Do I have 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.
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Call 888-274-5006 or send the property details. We can discuss a written offer without asking you to repair or clear the house first.
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