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 keep the belongings your family wants; the remaining items can stay with the house. We’ll talk through what stays and include it in the written terms.
While the estate owns the house, utilities, insurance, property taxes, upkeep, and any mortgage payment can continue.
What happens next
Tell us about the house, its condition and contents, where the estate process stands, and the timing you have in mind. You can call while you’re sorting out the estate papers.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
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 the estate may keep
Use the Merrillville net-proceeds calculator to compare a direct as-is sale with a possible listing and change the numbers for the house.
Open the Merrillville net-proceeds calculator →Indiana estate rules and property-transfer filing
In an Indiana estate handled without ongoing court supervision, a court-appointed personal representative—the person appointed to handle the estate—can generally sell estate property without a separate sale order. A will can also give the representative power to sell. If neither route applies, a court order may be needed. Those powers appear in Indiana Code §§ 29-1-7.5-2(d) and 29-1-7.5-3(a)(25) and Indiana Code §§ 29-1-15-2 and -3. The appointment, will, deed, and any court restrictions can affect who signs and what approval the sale needs. Not sure? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
A valid transfer-on-death deed recorded before the owner’s death may pass the house to the named beneficiary outside probate. See Indiana Code § 32-17-14-11.
An Indiana house sale needs a property-transfer form filed with the county Auditor for property-tax records. The filing fee is usually $20, though some transfers are exempt. Deed recording and other closing charges are separate, and the closing professional handles the paperwork. Indiana property-transfer filing information.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
Local help and reviews
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Lake County Circuit Court Probate Division
Contact the Probate Division about a Lake County estate case.
Official information →Lake County Auditor — Real Estate
Indiana property-transfer filings go to the county Auditor for property-tax records.
Official information →Lake County Recorder
Use the Recorder for deeds and other recorded real-estate documents.
Official information →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
Can an inherited Indiana house be sold before probate is finished?
Often, yes. In an Indiana estate handled without ongoing court supervision, a court-appointed personal representative can generally sell estate property without a separate sale order. A will can also give the representative power to sell. If neither route applies, a court order may be needed.
Who can sign for an inherited house?
The court-appointed personal representative—the person appointed to handle the estate—can sign when the appointment and any will or court restrictions give them authority for this sale. A valid transfer-on-death deed may instead pass the house to its named beneficiary outside probate. Not sure? Call us — we’ll sort it out with you.
Can a house pass to someone outside probate?
A valid transfer-on-death deed recorded before the owner’s death may pass the house to the named beneficiary outside probate.
Do I have to clean 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. You can keep the belongings your family wants; the remaining items can stay with the house.
Can I sell from outside Indiana?
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 happens to a mortgage, lien, or back taxes?
A mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and the estate’s share of current property taxes are separate and can affect what the estate receives from the sale.
What does the Indiana property-transfer filing cost?
The filing fee is usually $20, though some transfers are exempt. Deed recording and other closing charges are separate. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
What does it cost to sell to you?
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs.
How soon can the sale close?
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Talk through the inherited Merrillville house
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the house, estate papers, and your options.