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.
A house can keep bringing property taxes, insurance, utility bills, and upkeep while the estate is open. You do not have to clear the contents or take on repairs before asking us about a sale; we can discuss what is in the house when we talk through the property.
What happens next
- Tell us the Hillsboro property address, what you know about its condition and contents, and where the estate process stands.
- We review the house and give you a written cash offer with written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company coordinates closing and checks the deed, payoffs, estate documents, and who can sign.
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 you keep
Use the Hillsboro home-sale calculator with your own assumptions to compare estimated net proceeds from an as-is sale with a listing estimate.
Open the Hillsboro home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Ohio estate rules, signing authority, and conveyance fee
Can you sell an inherited house before probate is finished? Usually, yes. If the will gives the executor power to sell, the appointed executor can sign without a court order to sell (Ohio Rev. Code § 2113.39).
If the will does not give that power, another route may avoid a court sale. Unless the will forbids it, the surviving spouse and every beneficiary named in the will — or every heir if there is no will — can give written consent. The consents must be filed with the probate court, and the price must be at least 80% of the house's appraised value in the approved inventory. This option is not available if the surviving spouse or any beneficiary or heir is under 18 (Ohio Rev. Code § 2127.011).
If the owner recorded a transfer-on-death designation, the house may pass outside probate. The beneficiary records an affidavit and can sell it like any owner (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 5302.22 and 5302.222).
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.
Ohio charges a conveyance fee when a house sells: $1 per $1,000 of the price, plus up to $3 per $1,000 the county can add (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 319.54, 322.02). The actual Highland County amount should be confirmed with the county Auditor or title professional. The Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
A mortgage payoff, lien, back-tax balance, or share of current property taxes is separate from the conveyance fee and needs property-specific review during closing.
Hillsboro and Highland County estate and property offices
Hillsboro is Highland County’s county seat and only city. These official county and court routes can help you find the right estate, deed, or property-tax record. Use the Auditor for conveyance-fee questions and the Recorder for deed recording.
Highland County Probate/Juvenile Court
The Probate Division is the local court route for estate matters. The estate file and the title review determine which documents and signers apply to a particular house.
Open the official office website →Highland County Auditor
Contact the county Auditor about property records and conveyance-fee questions. Confirm the current fee for the property and transfer with the county or closing professional.
Open the official office website →Highland County Recorder
Use the Recorder for deed and recording information. The Recorder handles deed recording, not conveyance-fee questions.
Open the official office website →Highland County Treasurer
Use the Treasurer’s official county route for real-estate-tax payment information. The live tax account determines any property-specific balance.
Open the official office website →Related Hillsboro resources
Questions about selling an inherited Hillsboro house
Can I sell an inherited house in Ohio before probate is finished?
Usually, yes. If the will gives the executor power to sell, the appointed executor can sign without a court order to sell (Ohio Rev. Code § 2113.39). If it does not, another route may be available unless the will forbids it: the surviving spouse and all beneficiaries named in the will—or all heirs if there is no will—give written consent, file those consents with the probate court, and sell for at least 80% of the house's appraised value in the approved inventory. This consent option is unavailable if the surviving spouse or any beneficiary or heir is under 18 (Ohio Rev. Code § 2127.011). A recorded transfer-on-death designation may let the beneficiary record an affidavit and sell the house like an owner without probate (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 5302.22, 5302.222).
Who can sign for an inherited house?
The will and estate records matter. An appointed executor can sign without a court order to sell when the will gives that power. If it does not, Ohio has a limited written-consent route with filing, valuation, and age requirements. A family relationship alone does not establish authority; the title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who may sign for this estate.
Do I have 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. 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 have to clean out or repair the house before selling it?
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.
Can I sell from outside Hillsboro or Ohio?
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 is the Ohio conveyance fee, and who can answer questions about it?
Ohio charges a conveyance fee when a house sells: $1 per $1,000 of the price, plus up to $3 per $1,000 the county can add (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 319.54, 322.02). Ask the Highland County Auditor or the title or closing professional to confirm the current amount for this property. The Ohio conveyance fee: When you sell to us, we pay it.
When will I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can review the written offer and terms before you commit; the estate’s signing authority and title requirements still have to be confirmed for the property.
Talk through the inherited house or ask for an offer
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property details. You can start a conversation without putting the house in your own name first.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.