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.
Keep the belongings the family wants; anything left can stay with the house.
Property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and any mortgage payments can keep coming due while the estate holds the house.
What happens next
Start with a conversation about the Florence house, its condition, what the family wants to keep, and where things stand with the estate.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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 you might keep
Compare a possible listing with a sale to us using costs that fit the house. You can change the numbers in the calculator.
Open the home-sale net proceeds calculator →Kentucky estate rules and taxes
Who can sign?
A court appoints a personal representative—an executor or administrator—to act for the estate under KRS 395.015. If the will gives that person power to sell real estate, they can usually sell without a separate court order. If it does not, the representative can ask the District Court for an order granting that power, 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 house can be conveyed; a certified copy is recorded with the deed under KRS 389A.010 and KRS 389A.015. See also the representative’s listed powers in KRS 395.195(6).
A surviving spouse may have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky’s surviving-spouse rules changed effective July 15, 2026; see KRS 392.020.
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. Read the Kentucky Department of Revenue inheritance-tax information.
Kentucky real estate transfer tax
For a taxable transfer, the Kentucky real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. State law assigns it to the grantor—the seller—and the County Clerk collects it before the deed can be recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and deed-recording fees are separate. See KRS 142.050.
Your mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate settlement amounts.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Boone County local help and reviews
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Boone County Court of Justice
For Boone County court and case questions, call the Circuit Court Clerk at 859-448-2900.
Kentucky Court of Justice — Boone County →Boone County Clerk — Real Estate
The full Real Estate department records deeds and land records in Burlington at 2950 Washington Square; call 859-334-3624. The Florence office offers limited Real Estate services.
Boone County Property Valuation Administrator
Contact the PVA about property assessments, mapping, and PVA records at 859-334-2181.
Boone County PVA duties →Kentucky inheritance tax
The Kentucky Department of Revenue explains inheritance-tax information for heirs and estates.
Read the Department of Revenue guidance →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 and contact
Questions about selling an inherited Florence house
Who can sign for an inherited house in Kentucky?
A court-appointed personal representative—an executor or administrator—acts for the estate. If the will gives that person power to sell real estate, they can usually sell without a separate court order. Otherwise, the representative can ask the District Court for an order granting that power.
Can an inherited Kentucky house be sold before probate is finished?
It may be sold before the estate is finished. The court must first appoint a personal representative. If the will does not give that person power to sell real estate, a District Court order is needed; the order must be final and the time to appeal must expire before the house can be conveyed.
Do I need to put the inherited house in my own name first?
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.
Could a surviving spouse have rights in the house?
Yes. A surviving spouse may have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky’s surviving-spouse rules changed effective July 15, 2026.
Could an heir owe Kentucky inheritance tax?
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. The Kentucky Department of Revenue explains the state’s inheritance-tax rules.
Who pays Kentucky real estate transfer tax when selling to you?
For a taxable transfer, Kentucky real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. State law assigns it to the grantor—the seller—and the County Clerk collects it before the deed can be recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and deed-recording fees are separate. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate settlement amounts. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Do I have to repair or clean out the inherited house first?
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. Keep the belongings the family wants; the rest can stay with the house.
Can I sign from outside Kentucky?
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.
Can I call before every estate paper is ready?
Yes. Call and tell us what you know about the Florence house and where things stand with the estate. We can talk it through with you.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk about the house and estate, or use the form above.