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 can keep the belongings your family wants; the remaining items can stay in the house. We’ll talk through what stays and include it in the written terms.
Utilities, insurance, property taxes, upkeep, and any mortgage payment can continue while the estate owns the house.
What happens next
We talk through the house, its condition and contents, where the estate process stands, and the timing you have in mind. You can call while you’re sorting out the estate papers.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and 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.
Compare what the estate may keep
Use the Crown Point net-proceeds calculator to compare an as-is sale with a possible listing and change the numbers for the house.
Open the Crown Point net-proceeds calculator →Indiana estate rules and property-transfer fee
In an unsupervised Indiana estate, a court-appointed personal representative can generally sell estate property without a separate sale order. A will can also give the representative power to sell; if neither route applies, a court order may be needed. The rules appear in Indiana Code §§ 29-1-7.5-2(d) and 29-1-7.5-3(a)(25) and Indiana Code §§ 29-1-15-2 and -3. The appointment, will, deed, and any court restrictions can affect who signs and what the sale needs. Not sure? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
A valid transfer-on-death deed recorded before the owner’s death may pass the house to the named beneficiary outside probate. See Indiana Code § 32-17-14-11.
Indiana’s property-transfer filing fee is usually $20; some transfers are exempt. Recording and other closing charges are separate from that filing fee. See the Indiana property-transfer reporting law. The estate’s mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate and can affect what it receives from the sale.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Local help and reviews
Crown Point is in Lake County. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Lake Circuit Court — Probate
Lake County Circuit Court handles probate and guardianship matters.
Official information →Clerk of the Lake Circuit/Superior Court
The Clerk maintains records of wills and probate-trust matters.
Official information →Lake County Recorder
Find information about recorded deeds and other county documents.
Official information →Lake County Auditor
Contact the Auditor about county tax and property-transfer records.
Official information →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 house
Can an estate sell an inherited Indiana house before probate is finished?
Yes. In an unsupervised estate, a court-appointed personal representative can generally sell estate property without a separate sale order. A will can also give the representative power to sell; if neither route applies, a court order may be needed. The appointment, will, deed, and any court restrictions can affect what the sale needs. We can talk through the paperwork with you.
Who can sign for an inherited house?
The court-appointed personal representative can sign when their authority covers the sale. The appointment, will, deed, and any court restrictions can affect who signs. Not sure? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
Can a transfer-on-death deed pass a house outside probate?
A valid transfer-on-death deed recorded before the owner’s death may pass the house to the named beneficiary outside probate.
Do I need to clean out or repair the inherited house before selling to you?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. You can keep the belongings your family wants; the remaining items can stay in the house.
Can I sign if I live outside Indiana?
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 happens to a mortgage, liens, or property taxes on the house?
A mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and the estate’s share of current property taxes remain separate and can affect what the estate receives from the sale.
What does it cost to sell to USA Home Buyers?
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
- Crown Point seller questions
- Crown Point and Lake County seller resources
- Crown Point home seller guide
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the house or estate. You can also use the form above.