You stop paying for a house and get a fair price.

Often, yes. A Washington personal representative with valid nonintervention powers may sell or transfer estate real property without a court order. Without those powers, the general rule is that a court order is needed unless another law provides an exception. Once we have seen the will and court papers, we can talk through a closing date with you.

The estate’s personal representative signs when they have authority to sell the house. In Washington, valid nonintervention powers can allow a sale without a court order; otherwise, the general rule is that a court order is needed unless another law provides an exception. Not sure what the papers allow? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.

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.

No. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. Tell us which belongings the family wants to keep, and we can talk through the rest with you.

Washington calls its transfer tax the real estate excise tax, or REET. State and local amounts depend on the taxable selling price, classification, and location; the settlement agent confirms the current rate, any exemption, and the amount. Mortgages, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Washington real estate excise tax.

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.