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.
You can tell us what the family wants to keep, and we can agree in writing how to handle what remains. While an estate owns the property, costs such as property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and any mortgage payment can continue. You do not need to finish a cleanout or repair project before asking about a sale.
What happens next
Start with a conversation about the Gloversville address, the house’s condition and contents, access, and where the estate process stands. Share what you know; you can ask about a sale before every estate document is in hand.
- We talk through the property and the questions that could affect a sale.
- We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
- You see the written offer and terms before you decide. If you choose to go ahead, a title company works through the deed, title, and signing documents for the property and estate and handles the closing.
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, or the seller's current property-tax share are separate from the closing costs we pay.
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 repairs, cleanout, monthly bills, and closing costs.
Open the Gloversville net-proceeds calculator →New York estate rules and taxes
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 leaves the house to a specific person, that person’s agreement or a court order is usually needed to sell it. Some court papers also 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 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.
New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of the sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. 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, or the seller's current property-tax share are separate from the closing costs we pay.
Local help in Gloversville and Fulton County
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Fulton County Clerk
The County Clerk lists deeds, mortgages, maps, tax liens, and other recorded or filed records. The office is in the County Office Building at 223 W. Main Street, Johnstown, NY 12095; call 518-736-5555.
City of Gloversville Assessor's Office
The City contact guide lists assessment-value, home-ownership-record, exemption, and tax-map inquiries. Call 518-773-4550.
Fulton County Real Property Tax Service Agency
The Agency provides parcel, tax-map, and assessment-information routes. Call 518-736-5507; the Tax Map Division is 518-736-5510. For tax-paid questions, confirm the correct local collector.
Fulton County Treasurer
The Treasurer maintains county delinquent-tax, tax-sale, and foreclosure routes. The office is at 223 West Main Street, Room 202, Johnstown, NY 12095; call 518-736-5580.
Questions and contact
Questions about selling an inherited house in Gloversville
Can an executor sell an inherited New York house before the estate is finished?
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 leaves the house to a specific person, that person’s agreement or a court order is usually needed to sell it. Some court papers also require court approval before real estate is sold.
Who can sign to sell an inherited house in New York?
The person appointed by Surrogate’s Court as executor or administrator can generally sign for estate property, subject to the will and any court restrictions. Being named executor in a will is not the same as being appointed by the court. A valid transfer-on-death deed may pass a house outside probate. The deed and estate papers determine who can sign; the title company or a qualified attorney can confirm 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. 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?
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. You can tell us what the family wants to keep, and we can agree in writing how to handle what remains.
What happens after I ask about a sale?
We talk through the property and estate questions. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You see the written offer and terms before you decide. If you choose to go ahead, a title company works through the deed, title, and signing documents for the property and estate and handles the closing.
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.
What New York transfer taxes may apply to a house sale?
New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of the sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. 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. This does not pay mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, or the seller’s current property-tax share.
Talk through the inherited Gloversville house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to tell us about the property and ask for a cash offer.