What we do with the house and its contents
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Keep the belongings your family wants; the rest can stay in the house. The estate may keep paying utilities, insurance, property taxes, upkeep, and any mortgage while it holds the house.
What happens next
Tell us about the house, its contents, and where the estate stands. We can talk it through with you before you have every estate paper in hand.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Connecticut state and municipal real estate conveyance taxes.
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.
Compare what you might keep
Compare an as-is sale with a possible listing. A mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, your share of current property taxes, and other sale costs affect what remains. Change the calculator assumptions to fit the house.
Open the Manchester home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Connecticut estate rules and house-sale taxes
Who can sign?
An executor or administrator appointed by the Connecticut Probate Court can sell the house while the estate is open. If the will specifically gives the executor power to sell real estate, separate Probate Court approval is not needed. Otherwise, the estate representative needs the court to approve the sale. See Connecticut General Statutes §45a-164.
When court approval is needed, the estate representative files a petition with the purchase contract and proof of fair market value, such as an appraisal or market analysis. The court approves the sale if it is in the estate’s best interests. Heirs and beneficiaries can waive notice. If the will leaves the house to a specific person, that person can sign a consent to the sale.
Before closing, the title company will usually want certificates releasing the state estate-tax and probate-fee liens on the house. The Probate Court issues the certificates; for a taxable estate, the Department of Revenue Services releases the estate-tax lien. See the estate-tax lien law and probate-fee lien law.
Connecticut real estate conveyance tax
Connecticut charges real estate conveyance tax when a deed is recorded for a sale price of $2,000 or more. For a home, the state rate is 0.75% on the price up to $800,000, 1.25% on the part from $800,000 to $2.5 million, and 2.25% on any part above $2.5 million. Every town also charges 0.25%; some eligible towns may add up to another 0.25%. Some transfers are exempt. State law assigns the tax to the seller, and it is paid when the deed is recorded. See Connecticut conveyance-tax law.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Connecticut state and municipal real estate conveyance taxes.
Not sure? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
Manchester estate and deed help
Greater Manchester Probate Court serves Manchester, and the Town’s land-record portal lets you search recorded deeds. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Greater Manchester Probate Court
Manchester estate matters go through this Probate Court.
Connecticut Probate Court estate guide
State Probate Court guidance for administering a decedent’s estate.
Petition to Sell or Mortgage Real Property (PC-400)
The Probate Court form for an estate representative seeking approval to sell real property.
Petition for Certificate Releasing Liens (PC-205B)
Probate Court form for requesting certificates that release estate liens.
Manchester Land Records (RECORDhub)
Search Manchester recorded deeds and other land records.
Connecticut real estate conveyance tax information
Department of Revenue Services information about state and municipal conveyance taxes.
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 Manchester, CT
Can I sell an inherited Manchester house before probate is finished?
Yes. An executor or administrator appointed by the Connecticut Probate Court can sell the house while the estate is open. Unless the will specifically gives the executor power to sell real estate, Probate Court approval is needed.
Who can sign for an inherited house?
The executor or administrator appointed by the Connecticut Probate Court handles the sale for the estate. If the will leaves the house to a specific person, that person can sign a consent to the sale.
What if the will does not give the executor power to sell?
The estate representative can ask the Probate Court to approve the sale by filing the purchase contract and proof of fair market value, such as an appraisal or market analysis. The court approves the sale if it is in the estate’s best interests.
Do I have to clear out or repair the inherited house?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Can I sign if I live outside Connecticut?
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 conveyance taxes apply when an inherited house sells?
Connecticut real estate conveyance tax is due when a deed is recorded for a sale price of $2,000 or more. For a home, the state rate is 0.75% up to $800,000, 1.25% on the portion from $800,000 to $2.5 million, and 2.25% above $2.5 million. Every town charges 0.25%; some eligible towns may add up to another 0.25%. Some transfers are exempt. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Connecticut state and municipal real estate conveyance taxes.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house and where the estate stands.
Prefer to talk? Call 888-274-5006.