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 family members want particular belongings, tell us while we discuss access and what the written sale terms include. Property taxes, utilities, insurance, and routine upkeep can keep costing money while the estate holds the house.
What happens next
- Tell us the property address, what you know about its condition and contents, and what estate paperwork is available.
- We talk through the house and give you a written cash offer in 24 hours.
- You can review the written offer and terms before deciding. 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 calculator. It helps you compare what you might keep after costs, not just the sale price.
Open the Elizabethtown home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Kentucky estate rules and taxes
Who can sign for the house?
A personal representative — the executor or administrator appointed by the court — must be appointed first. If the will gives that representative power to sell real estate, the representative can usually sell without a separate court order. See KRS 395.015.
If the will does not give that power, Kentucky's general list of personal-representative powers does not include selling land. The representative can ask the District Court for an order granting power to sell, with notice to everyone who has an interest in the house. The order must be final and the time to appeal must expire before the property can be conveyed; a certified copy is recorded with the deed. See KRS 395.195(6), KRS 389A.010, and KRS 389A.015.
A surviving spouse can have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky's updated surviving-spouse statute took effect July 15, 2026; the title company or a qualified attorney can review how it applies to this estate. See KRS 392.020.
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. Check the estate's situation with the Kentucky Department of Revenue or a qualified tax professional.
Kentucky real estate transfer tax
Kentucky's real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. The grantor (seller) owes it by law, and the county clerk collects it before the deed can be recorded. Value includes the full price paid, including any liens the buyer takes over. Some transfers are exempt, and recording fees are separate; have the title company confirm whether an exemption applies. See KRS 142.050.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
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.
Hardin County estate and deed help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Hardin County probate contact
The Kentucky Court of Justice lists the Circuit Court Clerk, District: Probate route at the Hardin County Justice Center, 120 E. Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown, KY 42701. Call 270-766-5000, Option 5. This is a contact route, not a decision about venue or who may sign.
Kentucky Court of Justice — Hardin County →Hardin County Clerk — deeds and recording
The County Clerk is at the Hardin County Government Building, 150 N. Provident Way, Suite 103, Elizabethtown, KY 42701; phone 270-765-2171. Use the recording page for deed and recording information.
Hardin County Clerk recording department →Hardin County property information
The Property Valuation Administrator portal is a local starting point for property and ownership inquiries; confirm parcel details with the office.
Hardin County PVA property portal →The Kentucky Court of Justice's local information is a probate contact route; the correct venue and signer depend on the estate and property records.
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Questions about selling an inherited house in Elizabethtown, KY
Can you sell an inherited Kentucky house before probate is finished?
Often, yes, but who signs depends on the will and the estate file. A personal representative must first be appointed by the court. If the will gives that representative power to sell real estate, a separate court order is usually not needed. If it does not, the representative can ask the District Court for an order granting that power. The title company or a qualified attorney can review the actual documents and confirm the signing route.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Kentucky?
The court-appointed personal representative may be able to sign if the will grants the power to sell. Otherwise, a District Court order may be needed. A surviving spouse may also have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. The will, court record, deed, and title review determine what applies. 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.
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. 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.
Do I need to clean out 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. If family members want to keep particular items, tell us so the written terms can address what stays with the house.
What carrying costs can continue while an estate holds a house?
Property taxes, utilities, insurance, mortgage payments, and routine upkeep can continue while the house is in the estate. A sale does not erase a mortgage, liens, or back taxes; the title and closing records determine what must be paid or released.
What taxes apply to an inherited house sale in Kentucky?
Kentucky real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. Some transfers are exempt, and recording fees are separate. Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. The title company or a qualified tax professional can review the actual transaction and estate.
Can I sell 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. Estate signing authority and title requirements still apply.
What happens after I ask about a cash offer?
We talk through the Elizabethtown-area property, its condition, access, belongings, and the estate paperwork you have. We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can review written terms before you commit, and a title company handles closing.
Talk through the inherited Elizabethtown house
Call 888-274-5006 or share the property address and what you know about the estate.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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