Dane County probate resources
Start with the court handling the estate. If Dane County is the estate's court, use its probate resources for local information.
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Madison, WI › Inherited Property
Selling an Inherited House in Madison, WI
You stop paying for a house and get a fair price.
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.
📞 Call 888-274-5006What 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. We buy in Madison and throughout Dane County. You can take the belongings you want and leave the rest with the house.
An inherited house can keep bringing property-tax bills, insurance, utility, and upkeep costs while the estate is being settled. Compare those carrying costs with a written offer and the other choices for the property.
What happens next
- Tell us about the house, its condition, the contents, and what you know about the estate. We can talk through the property before you decide what to do.
- We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
- If you choose to move forward, we work through title, payoff, occupancy, and the personal representative's authority with the closing team. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
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.
See what you might keep
Compare estimated sale proceeds using your own numbers for the property and its costs.
Open the Madison home-sale net proceeds calculator →Estate authority and Wisconsin closing costs
Who can sell for the estate?
A personal representative with issued, unrevoked letters can generally sell estate property without a separate court order. The will still matters: restrictions on a sale must be followed, and a beneficiary specifically left the house generally must join the sale. A court order may be needed if the estate cannot otherwise pay its required expenses and claims. A valid transfer-on-death designation may pass the house outside probate. See Wis. Stat. § 860.01, § 860.11, and § 705.15.
Wisconsin real estate transfer fee
On a sale that isn't exempt, Wisconsin charges the seller 30 cents for every $100 of the sale price, or part of $100. That is $300 on a $100,000 sale. It is collected when the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and recording and other closing charges are separate.
When you sell to us, we pay the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Local estate and deed help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Dane County Register of Deeds
The county land-records office for property located in Dane County.
Visit the Register of Deeds →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 about selling an inherited house in Madison, WI
Can I sell an inherited Wisconsin house before probate is finished?
A personal representative with issued, unrevoked letters can generally sell estate property without a separate court order. The will still matters: restrictions on a sale must be followed, and a beneficiary specifically left the house generally must join the sale. A court order may be needed if the estate cannot otherwise pay its required expenses and claims. A valid transfer-on-death designation may pass the house outside probate.
Who can sign for an inherited house?
A personal representative with issued, unrevoked letters can generally sign for the estate. The will still matters: restrictions on a sale must be followed, and a beneficiary specifically left the house generally must join the sale.
Do I need to put the house in my 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.
Do I have to clear out or repair the house first?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. You can take the belongings you want and leave the rest with the house.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.
Prices, timing and your selling options
Home prices in Madison
Homes in Madison, WI sold for a median of $439,791 for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). Repairs and condition affect what someone will pay for your house. Homes in Madison, WI spent a median of 50 days on the market for the three months ending September 2026 (Redfin). You still have bills while waiting to sell, including utilities and any mortgage payments. Allow time for closing, too.