We buy the house and handle the contents
Property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and any mortgage payments can continue while an estate is being handled. Which costs apply depends on the house and the estate.
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
You do not have to repair the house or clear it out to sell to us. Tell us what your family wants to keep, and the written terms can say which belongings remain at the property.
What happens next
1. Talk through the house
Share the Greeneville address, the house’s condition, what remains inside, timing, and what you know about the estate. Start with the information you have.
2. Review the written offer
We provide a written offer and written terms before you commit. You can read them and decide whether to proceed.
3. Close through a title company
If you choose to proceed, a title company handles closing and can confirm the documents and signatures needed for this property and estate.
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 may keep after the sale
A sale price is not the amount left after costs. Compare a written offer with an estimate of what a listing might net using your own assumptions for repairs, carrying costs, and other selling expenses.
Open the Greeneville home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Tennessee estate rules and transfer tax
Often, yes: an inherited Tennessee house can be sold before the estate is finished once the right people sign. Tennessee real property usually passes at death to the heirs or the people named in the will. A will can instead direct that the house be handled as part of the estate, under the personal representative’s control.
The personal representative is the person the probate court appoints to handle the estate. When there is a will, this is usually the executor it names. The court’s letters are proof of that person’s authority. If the will puts the house under the personal representative’s control or gives that person the power to sell it, the representative can usually sign. Otherwise, the heirs or beneficiaries who own the house generally all need to sign the deed.
If the estate’s other assets cannot pay its debts, the personal representative or a creditor can ask the court to order the house sold. Everyone with an interest in the house is made part of that court case. Tennessee’s small-estate process covers personal property, not a house. Estate debts can still affect a sale, so the closing attorney or title company will confirm who must sign. See Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 31-2-103, 30-2-402, and 30-4-102.
Tennessee charges a state realty transfer tax when a deed is recorded. The rate is 37 cents for each $100 of the price paid or the property’s value, whichever is greater. By law, the buyer pays it, and the county Register of Deeds collects it for the state. Some transfers are exempt. See Tenn. Code Ann. § 67-4-409(a) and the Tennessee Department of Revenue’s recordation-tax guidance.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax.
Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Greene County estate and deed offices
Greeneville is Greene County’s county seat. These county offices handle probate filings and deed records.
Greene County Clerk & Master’s Office
Chancery Court and Probate Division filing and payment contact. Greene County Courthouse (lower level), 101 South Main Street, Greeneville, TN 37743 · (423) 798-1742.
Greene County Clerk & Master information ↗Greene County Register of Deeds
Contact this office about recording and real-property records. 401 Takoma Avenue, Suite 105, Greeneville, TN 37743 · (423) 798-1726.
Greene County Register of Deeds information ↗If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
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 Greeneville, TN
Can I sell an inherited Tennessee house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, once the right people sign. Tennessee real property usually passes at death to the heirs or the people named in the will. If the will puts the house under the personal representative’s control or gives that person power to sell it, the personal representative can usually sign. Otherwise, the heirs or beneficiaries who own the house generally all need to sign the deed.
Who can sign the deed for an inherited house?
The personal representative is the person the probate court appoints to handle the estate; when there is a will, this is usually the executor it names. The court’s letters are proof of that person’s authority. The will and title determine whether the personal representative can sign or the heirs or beneficiaries who own the house generally all need to sign.
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.
Does Tennessee’s small-estate process cover a house?
No. Tennessee’s small-estate process covers personal property, not a house. The deed, will, estate file, and title review determine who must sign for a real-estate sale.
What if the estate has debts?
Estate debts can affect a sale. If the estate’s other assets cannot pay its debts, the personal representative or a creditor can ask the court to order the house sold, and everyone with an interest in the house is made part of that court case. The closing attorney or title company can confirm the steps for the actual estate and property.
What transfer tax applies when a Tennessee house is sold?
Tennessee charges a realty transfer tax when the deed is recorded: 37 cents for each $100 of the price paid or the property’s value, whichever is greater. By law, the buyer pays it, and the county Register of Deeds collects it for the state. Some transfers are exempt. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Can I sign the sale papers from outside Tennessee?
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.
Do I need 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. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us what your family wants to keep; the written terms can say what remains at the house.
Talk with us about the inherited Greeneville house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to share the address and what you know about the estate.
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