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. You do not need to fix anything or haul away a lifetime of belongings before asking about a sale. If there are items the family wants to keep, tell us so the written terms can say what stays and what goes.
Costs can continue while an estate is being handled: a mortgage, utilities, insurance, upkeep, and current property taxes may all need attention. The actual amounts and responsibilities depend on the house and estate records.
What happens next
- We talk about the address, condition, contents, timing, and what estate documents you have.
- We give you a written cash offer in 24 hours. You receive the written offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, the sale closes through a title company. The title company reviews the estate and property records and confirms the documents and people needed for 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 you keep after the sale
Compare what you might keep from an as-is offer with an estimate for listing the house, including the assumptions that affect your net.
Use the Las Cruces net-proceeds calculator →New Mexico estate rules, signing, and recording costs
Often, you can sell before the estate is closed. The court appoints a personal representative and issues letters giving that person authority to handle the estate. The representative can generally sell the house during probate, subject to the will, any court restrictions, and the estate's debts (New Mexico Statutes §§ 45-3-103 and 45-3-715). See the New Mexico Courts probate guidance and the statute on the personal representative's power to sell.
A house held in joint tenancy with right of survivorship or covered by a valid transfer-on-death deed may pass without probate. The deed, will, letters, court orders, and title requirements matter for the specific 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.
New Mexico recording is generally $25 for a document with up to ten index entries, plus $25 for each additional block of up to ten entries. This is a recording fee, not a percentage of the sale price; the document and its index entries determine the applicable fee. See the state recording-fee statute, NMSA § 14-8-15.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and your share of current property taxes remain separate amounts settled at closing.
Local estate and property-record help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. These Doña Ana County offices can point you to the appropriate local record or filing route:
Doña Ana County Probate Court / Probate Judge
County probate applications and case inquiries. 845 N. Motel Blvd., Room 1-201, Las Cruces, NM 88007.
Probate Judge office →Doña Ana County Clerk
Deed and public-record routing; the County Clerk also serves as Clerk of the Probate Court. 845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007.
County Clerk office →Doña Ana County Assessor's Office
Real-property searches and assessment inquiries. 845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007.
Assessor's Office →Doña Ana County Treasurer's Office
Property-tax search, collection, and delinquent-tax information. 845 N. Motel Blvd., Las Cruces, NM 88007.
Treasurer's Office →What sellers say about USA Home Buyers
Questions and contact
Inherited-property questions
Can I sell an inherited house in New Mexico before the estate is closed?
Often, yes. The court appoints a personal representative and issues letters giving that person authority to handle the estate. The representative can generally sell the house during probate, subject to the will, court restrictions, and estate debts. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for this estate.
Who can sign the sale documents for an inherited house?
When the house is being sold through an estate, the appointed personal representative generally handles the sale under the authority in the letters, subject to the will and any court restrictions. The title company or a qualified attorney should review the estate and title records to confirm the required signer for this property.
Do I have to put the inherited house in my own name before selling?
You can sell in the estate's name once the estate is opened — no need to put the house in your own name first. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm the deed and signer requirements for the estate.
Can an inherited house pass without probate?
A house held in joint tenancy with right of survivorship or covered by a valid transfer-on-death deed may pass without probate. The deed and title records determine whether that applies to this house.
Do I need to empty or repair the inherited house before asking about a sale?
No cleanout or repairs are 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 if there are particular belongings the family wants to keep so the written terms can address them.
How do New Mexico recording fees and closing costs work?
New Mexico generally charges $25 to record a document with up to ten index entries, plus $25 for each additional block of up to ten entries. That is a recording fee, not a percentage of the sale price. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and your share of current property taxes remain separate amounts settled at closing.
Can I sign if I live outside New Mexico?
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. The estate and title professionals still confirm the required documents and signing authority.
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Call 888-274-5006 to talk about the inherited house, or send the address using the form below.
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