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. Keep the belongings your family wants; the rest can stay in the house, and we can include what stays in the written terms.
Utilities, insurance, property taxes, upkeep, and any mortgage payment can keep adding up while the estate is handled.
What happens next
We talk through the Georgetown house, its condition, what the family wants to keep, and where the estate process stands. You can call before you have the appointment papers.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
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 written offer with what you might net from listing after the costs that fit the house.
Open the Georgetown net-proceeds calculator →Kentucky estate rules and taxes
Who can sign?
A Kentucky court appoints an executor or administrator—the personal representative—to act for the estate. If the will gives that person power to sell real estate, they can usually sell without a separate court order. Read the appointment rule, KRS 395.015 and the state’s personal-representative powers, KRS 395.195(6).
If the will does not give the representative power to sell the house, they can ask District Court for an order granting that power. The court gives notice to everyone with 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. See KRS 389A.010 and KRS 389A.015.
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.
Kentucky inheritance and real estate transfer taxes
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. The Kentucky Department of Revenue inheritance-tax guidance explains the state rules.
Kentucky’s 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 is recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and recording fees are separate; the title company can confirm whether an exemption applies. See KRS 142.050.
A mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate from closing costs and affect what remains from the sale.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax.
Local estate and deed help
Georgetown is in Scott County. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Kentucky Court of Justice — Scott County
Find court contact information for Scott County.
Official information →Scott County Clerk — land records
Look up recorded deeds, mortgages, and other Scott County land records.
Official information →Scott County government directory
Find county contacts for property-tax questions and other local services.
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
Inherited-property questions in Georgetown, KY
Can I sell an inherited Kentucky house before probate is finished?
Often, yes, but a court must first appoint an executor or administrator to act for the estate. If the will gives that person power to sell real estate, they can usually sell without a separate court order. Otherwise, they can ask District Court for an order granting that power. The order must be final and the appeal time must expire before the house can be conveyed.
Who can sign for an inherited house?
A Kentucky court appoints an executor or administrator (the personal representative) to act for the estate. If the will gives that person power to sell the house, they can usually sign without a separate court order. If it does not, they can ask District Court for an order to sell; the court gives notice to everyone with an interest in the house, and the order must be final with the appeal period expired before the house can be conveyed.
Could a surviving spouse have rights in the house?
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.
Do I have to clear out or repair the inherited house?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. Keep the belongings your family wants; the rest can stay with the house.
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. State law assigns it to the grantor—the seller—and the county clerk collects it before the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and recording fees are separate; the title company can confirm whether an exemption applies. Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. A mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate from closing costs and affect what remains. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax.
Can I sign if I live 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.
How can I compare an as-is sale with listing the house?
Use the Georgetown net-proceeds calculator to compare a written offer with a possible listing using costs and assumptions that fit the house.
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Talk with us about the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property, or use the offer form above.