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. You can leave the belongings in place when you sell to us.
While an estate holds a house, carrying costs such as utilities, insurance, upkeep, and the current property-tax share can continue. We buy houses as-is in Mauston and Juneau County, so you can consider a sale without first taking on repairs or a cleanout.
What happens next
- Start with a conversation. Call 888-274-5006 or send the Mauston address, then tell us about the house, its contents, and the estate papers you have.
- We review the property as-is and talk through the cash-offer option. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
- You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
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: compare the amount left after costs
Compare a written offer with an estimate of what a listing might leave after costs. Use your own assumptions; the property’s payoff, liens, taxes, and closing details affect the final amount.
Open the Mauston home-sale net proceeds calculator →Wisconsin estate rules and taxes
Who can sign for the estate?
Usually, a personal representative — the person appointed to handle the estate — with issued, unrevoked letters can sell estate property without a separate court order. The will still matters: follow any restriction on a sale, and a beneficiary specifically left the house generally must join the sale.
A court-order exception may apply when the estate cannot otherwise pay its required expenses and claims. A valid transfer-on-death designation may pass the house outside probate. Not sure who can sign? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
Wisconsin law: Wis. Stat. § 860.01, § 860.11(1)–(4), and § 705.15.
Wisconsin real estate transfer fee
On a sale that is not exempt, Wisconsin charges the seller 30 cents for every $100 of the sale price, or part of $100. The fee 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.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate from that promise and from the named transfer fee.
Sources: Wis. Stat. ch. 77 and Wisconsin Department of Revenue, real estate transfer fee.
Juneau County estate, deed, and tax offices
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
- Juneau County Register in Probate/Juvenile — contact the office about Juneau County estate proceedings. Call 608-847-9346 or visit the Juneau County Justice Center, 200 Oak Street, Mauston, WI 53948.
- Juneau County Register of Deeds — records real-estate documents and provides copies of recorded records. Call 608-847-9325 or visit 220 East State Street, Room 212, Mauston, WI 53948.
- Juneau County Treasurer tax information — contact the office with Juneau County tax questions. Call 608-847-9308 or visit 220 East State Street, Room 112, Mauston, WI 53948.
Questions about selling an inherited house in Mauston
Can I sell an inherited Wisconsin house before probate is finished?
Usually, yes. A personal representative — the person appointed to handle the estate — with issued, unrevoked letters can generally sell estate property without a separate court order. Follow any restriction in the will; a beneficiary specifically left the house generally must join the sale. A separate 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. Not sure who can sign? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
Who can sign to sell an inherited house in Wisconsin?
A personal representative — the person appointed to handle the estate — with issued, unrevoked letters can generally sell estate property without a separate court order. The will may restrict a sale, and a beneficiary specifically left the house generally must join. Not sure who needs to sign? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
Do I have to put the inherited house in my own name first?
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.
What is Wisconsin's real estate transfer fee?
On a sale that is not exempt, Wisconsin charges the seller 30 cents for every $100 of the sale price, or part of $100. 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.
Do I need to clean out or repair an inherited house before selling to you?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Can I sign from outside Wisconsin?
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.
How soon will I get a written cash offer?
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
For more local information, see the Mauston seller resources and the Mauston seller FAQ.
Talk with us about the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the Mauston property address to ask for a cash offer.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the property and the estate paperwork you have.