What we do with the house and 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.
Tell us which belongings you want to keep. The written sale terms can make clear what will remain with the house, so you can compare selling it as-is with clearing it out first.
A house may keep costing the estate money while it is being held: utilities, insurance, maintenance, property taxes, and an existing mortgage payment can continue. You can decide what to do with the house; asking about a sale does not assume it was unwanted.
What happens next
- Tell us the Kansas City, Kansas address, the house's condition, what you want to keep, and what you know about the estate.
- We talk through the property and the sale. We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
- You receive written offer terms before you commit. If you choose to proceed, the sale closes through a title company.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
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 estate may keep from the sale
Compare a written offer with estimated net proceeds after the costs and carrying expenses that apply to this house. The calculator lets you adjust assumptions; its estimate is not a property-specific closing statement.
Open the Kansas City, Kansas home-sale net proceeds calculator →Kansas estate rules, signing authority, and taxes
Often, an inherited Kansas house can be sold before the estate is finished. If the will gives the appointed executor power to sell, the executor can generally sell without a separate court order unless the will says otherwise or a will contest is pending. See K.S.A. 59-1413.
Without that power, the executor or administrator can ask the district court for an order to sell, with notice unless it is waived. A private sale generally needs an appraisal from the past six months and a price of at least three-quarters of the appraised value; the court confirms the sale. See K.S.A. 59-2303, 59-2304, 59-2305, 59-2307, and 59-2309.
Kansas's simplified estate procedure reduces court supervision but keeps the notice requirement. If no estate was opened and no will was filed, heirs can ask the court to decide who inherited after six months. A surviving spouse may be entitled to the homestead, so those rights need to be addressed. See K.S.A. 59-1410, 59-2250, and 59-6a215.
The deed, will, and court papers determine who can sign and what is needed to close. 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.
Kansas does not charge a real estate transfer tax or deed tax. The mortgage registration tax ended on January 1, 2019. County recording fees are $21 for the first page of a deed or mortgage and $17 for each additional page; the exact amount depends on the number of recorded pages. The title company or closing professional can confirm the charge. See K.S.A. 79-3102, K.S.A. 28-115, and the Kansas Legislative Research Department's mortgage-registration-tax summary.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
Local estate and property-record help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Kansas City, Kansas is in Wyandotte County. Use the full property address and current estate papers when asking a local office which court, deed, or tax record applies.
Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas
Official local starting point for current county office contacts. Use the property address when asking about a deed or local record.
Unified Government official site →Kansas Department of Revenue: Property Valuation
For an assessed-tax question about a specific property, the state directs people to the Kansas County Appraisers Association. The parcel record and current office information are the place to check next.
Kansas property-valuation information →Questions about selling an inherited Kansas City, Kansas house
Can an inherited Kansas City, Kansas house be sold before probate is finished?
Often, yes. If the will gives the appointed executor power to sell, the executor can generally sell without a separate court order unless the will says otherwise or a will contest is pending. Without that power, the executor or administrator can ask the district court for an order to sell. The will, deed, appointment, court papers, and title review determine what this estate needs.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Kansas?
The appointed executor or administrator may be able to sign for the estate, but the will and any court order can affect that authority. The deed and estate papers determine who must sign for this property. 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 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.
What if no estate was opened and no will was filed?
After six months, heirs can ask the court to decide who inherited the real estate. A surviving spouse may be entitled to the homestead, so those rights also need to be addressed. The deed and court papers determine the next step.
Do I have 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. Tell us what you want to keep so the written terms can be clear about what remains.
Can I sign if I live outside Kansas?
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 transfer tax and recording fees apply to a Kansas sale?
Kansas does not charge a real estate transfer tax or deed tax. County recording fees are $21 for the first page of a deed or mortgage and $17 for each additional page; the exact total depends on the recorded document. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
How soon can I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Talk with us about the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the Kansas City, Kansas property address and what you know about the house and estate.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property and the estate records you have.