We buy the house and take it as it is
We buy houses as-is in Elmira and across Chemung County. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep can add to the cost of holding a house while the estate is being handled. You can take the belongings you want to keep; we can discuss what remains as part of the written offer and terms. You do not have to finish a cleanout or repair project before asking about a sale.
What happens next
- Tell us the Elmira property address and what you know about its condition, contents, access, and estate status.
- We talk through the house and your questions, then provide a written offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company coordinates the closing and confirms the documents and signatures needed for this property.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
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 an as-is offer with a listing estimate using your own assumptions for the house, costs, and timing.
Open the Elmira net-proceeds calculator →New York estate rules and taxes
Who can sell and sign?
Often, yes: an executor or administrator appointed by Surrogate’s Court can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and any court restrictions. If the will specifically leaves the house to someone, that property is outside the representative’s general sale power; the sale usually needs that person’s agreement or a court order. Some court papers require court approval before real estate is sold.
Being named executor in a will is not the same as being appointed by Surrogate’s Court. Some New York houses pass outside probate through a valid transfer-on-death deed. The deed and estate papers determine who can sign. A release of the New York State estate tax lien is generally needed to close.
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.
For a sale price over $500, New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of price, or part of $500. That is $400 on a $100,000 sale before local tax or an exemption. The seller normally pays this base tax, though the sale agreement can provide otherwise; local transfer taxes may add to it. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
Local help in Chemung County
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
For the official county clerk office page, see the Chemung County Clerk.
Questions about an inherited house?
Inherited-property questions
Can an executor sell an inherited New York house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes. An executor or administrator appointed by Surrogate’s Court can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and any court restrictions. A house specifically left to someone in the will is outside that general sale power, so the sale usually needs that person’s agreement or a court order. Some court papers also require court approval before real estate is sold.
Who can sign to sell an inherited house in New York?
The deed and estate papers determine who can sign. Being named executor in a will is not the same as being appointed by Surrogate’s Court. A valid transfer-on-death deed may also pass a house outside probate. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm the authority for the specific property.
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.
What New York transfer taxes may apply to a house sale?
The New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of sale price, or part of $500, when the price is over $500. That is $400 on a $100,000 sale before any local tax or exemption. The seller normally pays this base tax, though the sale agreement can provide otherwise, and local transfer taxes may add to it. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Do I need to clear out or repair an inherited house first?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Can I sign from outside New York?
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.
Is a release of the New York estate tax lien needed?
A release of the New York State estate tax lien is generally needed to close. The estate and title records determine what applies to a particular sale; the title company or a qualified attorney can review those documents.
Talk through the inherited property
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property address using the form.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.