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 you want; we can talk through what stays with the house.
While the estate owns the house, bills for the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep can continue.
What happens next
- We talk through the Jamestown house, its condition, access, belongings, 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.
- If you choose to move ahead, we close through a title company.
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.
What the seller keeps
Use the calculator to compare what the estate might keep from a sale.
Compare possible Jamestown net proceeds with the calculator →New York estate rules and taxes
In New York, an executor or administrator appointed by Surrogate’s Court can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and court restrictions. Being named executor in a will is not the same as having the court appointment.
If the will leaves the house to a specific person, the sale usually needs that person’s agreement or a court order. Some court papers require court approval before a house can be sold. A valid transfer-on-death deed may pass a house outside probate; the deed and estate papers show who can sign. A release of the New York State estate-tax lien is generally needed to close.
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. That is $400 on a $100,000 sale before any local tax or exemption. The seller normally pays this base tax, but 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. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Local help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Chautauqua County Surrogate’s Court
The Court is at the Gerace Office Building, 3 N. Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757. Call 716-753-4337.
Chautauqua County Clerk — deed records
The County Clerk records deeds, mortgages, and other land documents. The office is at 1 N. Erie Street, Mayville, NY 14757. Call 716-753-4975; the land-recording line is 716-753-4165.
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 house in Jamestown, NY
Can an executor sell an inherited New York house before the estate is finished?
In New York, an executor or administrator appointed by Surrogate’s Court can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and court restrictions. Being named executor in a will is not the same as having the court appointment. If the will leaves the house to a specific person, the sale usually needs that person's agreement or a court order. Some court papers require court approval before a house is sold.
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.
Can a New York house pass outside probate?
Some New York houses pass outside probate through a valid transfer-on-death deed. The deed and estate papers show who can sign.
What transfer taxes may apply when a New York house sells?
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, but 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. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Do I need to clean out or repair an inherited house before selling to you?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. Keep the belongings you want; we can talk through what stays with the house.
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.
Talk through the inherited Jamestown house
Call 888-274-5006 or share the property address through the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Start with the property address and the details you know.