What we do with the house and its contents
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Merrill and Lincoln County, Wisconsin. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout 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. You can keep the belongings you want; the written terms can say what stays with the house.
Property taxes, insurance, utilities, mortgage payments, and upkeep can keep adding up while an estate holds the house.
What happens next
Talk through the property
We talk through the Merrill address, the house's condition and contents, and what you know about the estate.
Review written terms
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit. You can review them and decide whether to proceed.
Close through a title company
If you choose to proceed, we close through a title company.
No agent commissions when you sell to us. 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 may keep
Compare an as-is offer with estimated proceeds from listing, using your own assumptions for the house and its costs.
Merrill, WI Home Sale Net Proceeds Calculator
CalculatorCompare what you would keep from listing your house or selling as-is for cash. Change the repair costs, cleanout, monthly bills and closing costs to fit your house.
Wisconsin estate rules and 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. Restrictions in the will must be followed, and a beneficiary specifically left the house generally must join in the sale. A court order may be needed when 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's $300 on a $100,000 sale. It's collected when the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and recording and other closing charges are separate. See Wis. Stat. ch. 77 and the Wisconsin Department of Revenue transfer-fee information.
When you sell to us, we pay the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No fees. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
Local estate and deed offices
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Lincoln County Register in Probate
1110 E Main Street, Merrill, WI 54452 · 715-536-0342
Wisconsin Register in Probate Association directory →Lincoln County Clerk of Circuit Court
1110 E Main Street, Merrill, WI 54452 · 715-536-0319
Wisconsin Court System clerk directory →Lincoln County Register of Deeds
The Register of Deeds handles Lincoln County land records.
Lincoln County 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.”
For more local answers, see the Merrill seller FAQ and Merrill and Wisconsin seller resources.
Questions about selling an inherited house in Merrill, WI
Can I sell an inherited Wisconsin house before probate is finished?
Usually, yes. A personal representative with issued, unrevoked letters can generally sell estate property without a separate court order. Restrictions in the will must be followed, and a beneficiary specifically left the house generally must join in the sale. A court order may be needed when 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 sell estate property. Restrictions in the will must be followed, and a beneficiary specifically left the house generally must join in 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 clean 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. The written terms can say what stays with the house.
Can I sell the inherited house 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.
Talk with us about the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the offer form to talk through the property.