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.
If there are belongings you want to keep, tell us what you have in mind. We can discuss access and what remains as part of the written terms; you do not have to clean out or haul away the contents to sell to us.
While an estate holds the house, carrying costs can continue: mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep. Selling may or may not be right for you. If you want to compare a sale, we can talk through the house and put the offer and terms in writing.
What happens next
- Tell us the property address, what you know about its condition and contents, and where things stand with the estate.
- We talk through the house and your questions, then provide a written cash offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company handles the closing and confirms the title, required signatures, and signing instructions.
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 a written offer with an estimate of what a listing might leave after costs and carrying time. Enter your assumptions in the El Paso net-proceeds calculator to review the comparison for your situation.
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Texas law says a person's property passes at death to the people named in the will, or to the heirs if there is no will, subject to the person's debts. That does not by itself tell you who can sign the deed; the estate path and its documents matter. See the Texas Estates Code provisions on property passing at death.
Independent administration
An independent executor or administrator may sell without first asking the judge once the court issues letters, which show the appointment. The will, appointment order, or a recorded sworn affidavit that meets the statute can establish the power to sell. For a good-faith buyer who is not an heir or beneficiary, Texas law provides protection when one of those statutory bases applies. The title company reviews the actual papers and authority. Read the independent-administration provisions and executor sale provisions.
Dependent administration
In a dependent administration, the court stays in charge. The house cannot be sold without a court order, and the judge must approve the sale before the deed is signed. See the Texas Estates Code's dependent-administration sale provisions.
No will, no probate, or a muniment of title
If there is no will, the heirs can agree to have an independent administrator appointed and give that person power to sell. If there is no probate, the heirs usually all sign the deed, and the title company decides what proof of heirship it needs, such as an affidavit of heirship. A general affidavit-of-heirship research guide is available from the Tarrant County Law Library; it is not an El Paso County office or a decision about a particular property.
If there is a will and the only unpaid debts are a mortgage or other liens on real estate, the court may admit the will as a muniment of title. No executor is appointed; the court order lets the people named in the will deal with the property. This generally must be requested within four years of death. See the Texas Estates Code provisions on muniment of title.
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.
Transfer tax and closing costs
Texas has no state, county, or city real-estate transfer tax. The deed is signed before a notary and recorded with the county clerk. The Texas Constitution bars a transfer tax on a sale conveying full ownership of real property; read Article VIII, Section 29.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
For City of El Paso tax accounts and payments, use the El Paso Consolidated Tax Office. The City directs appraisal inquiries to El Paso Central Appraisal District (EPCAD); use the parcel and tax records for the property rather than assuming a citywide or countywide balance.
Local estate and deed offices in El Paso County
El Paso is an incorporated city within El Paso County. These county routes provide estate, civil-record, and deed-record information; they do not decide the venue or signer for an individual estate.
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Questions about selling an inherited house in El Paso
Can I sell an inherited Texas house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, once the person signing has authority under the estate path being used. In an independent administration, an executor or administrator may sell without first asking the judge when the court has issued letters and the sale authority is supported as Texas law requires. A dependent administration requires a court order and approval before the deed is signed. The title company or a qualified attorney can review the actual will, letters, orders, and title.
Who signs if there is no will or no probate?
If there is no will, the heirs can agree to have an independent administrator appointed and give that person power to sell. If there is no probate, the heirs usually all sign the deed; the title company decides what proof of heirship it needs, such as an affidavit of heirship. The actual documents and title review determine the route for a particular house.
What is a muniment of title in Texas?
If there is a will and the only unpaid debts are a mortgage or other liens on real estate, a court may admit the will as a muniment of title. No executor is appointed; the court order lets the people named in the will deal with the property. This generally must be requested within four years of death, and the court must confirm the requirements for the estate.
Do I have to put the house in my own name before selling it?
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 title company or a qualified attorney should confirm who has authority to sign for this estate and what the deed and title require.
Does Texas charge a real-estate transfer tax when I sell?
Texas has no state, county, or city real-estate transfer tax. The deed is signed before a notary and recorded with the county clerk. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Do I have to repair or clear out an inherited house before asking for an offer?
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 handle the sale from outside El Paso?
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. The title company still confirms the estate paperwork and signing instructions for the sale.
Who can confirm who has authority to sign for 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.
Talk with us about the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the address and the estate details you have. We can discuss the property and give you written terms to compare.
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.