What we do
We buy the house and take its contents as they are
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. You can tell us which belongings you want to keep so the written terms can say what stays and what goes. You do not have to repair, clean, or clear out the house to sell it to us.
Property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and possibly a mortgage can keep adding costs while the estate is being settled. Which bills continue depends on the house and its accounts; selling is your choice.
What happens next
A conversation, written offer, then a title-company closing
1. Talk through the house
Share the address, condition, contents, and what you know about the estate. You can call before you have every document in hand.
2. Review the written offer
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. Read the written offer and terms before you decide whether to commit.
3. Close through a title company
If you choose to proceed, the title company reviews the property and estate records and confirms the documents, signatures, and closing figures for this sale.
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 may keep
Compare what remains after the costs
Compare a possible listing result with what you might actually net after costs. The calculator lets you adjust assumptions for the house and the options you are weighing.
Open the Morristown home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Estate rules and taxes
Who can sign depends on the will and estate record
In Tennessee, a house usually passes at death directly to the heirs or people named in the will. A will can instead direct that the house be handled as part of the estate, under the personal representative’s control. The personal representative is appointed by the probate court and, when there is a will, is usually the executor named in it. The court’s letters are proof of that person’s authority.
If the will puts the house under the personal representative’s control or gives that person power to sell it, the representative can usually sign. Otherwise, the heirs or beneficiaries who own the house generally all need to sign the deed. If the estate’s other assets cannot pay its debts, the personal representative or a creditor can ask the court to order a sale of the land, and everyone with an interest in the house is made part of that court case. Tennessee’s small-estate process covers personal property, not a house. Estate debts can still affect a sale.
We help coordinate the sale, but we do not provide legal advice. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for the estate.
Tennessee realty transfer tax
Tennessee charges a realty transfer tax when a deed is recorded: 37 cents for each $100 of the price paid or the property’s value, whichever is greater. By law, the buyer pays it. The buyer states the price or value under oath on the deed, and the county Register of Deeds collects the state tax. Some transfers are exempt, including certain transfers between spouses, divorce settlements, an executor’s deed carrying out a will, and transfers into or out of a revocable living trust. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: recordation taxes →
- Tennessee Department of Revenue: who pays and collects the transfer tax →
Tennessee authorities: Tenn. Code Ann. §§ 31-2-103, 30-2-402, 30-4-102, and 67-4-409(a).
Local help
Estate, deed, and property-tax contacts
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
The 2026 Census place boundary for Morristown intersects Hamblen and Jefferson Counties. That market label does not identify the county, city jurisdiction, or court for a particular address or estate. The City GIS Department links an “Am I in City Limits?” lookup; use it with the applicable county property records for address-level routing. City GIS Department information.
Hamblen County Chancery Court / Clerk and Master
The county directory lists the local court contact route. The actual estate record determines the right court and who may sign for a particular house.
Phone: (423) 586-9112
Jefferson County Chancery Court
Local court contact route: 202 W. Main Street, Suite 207, Dandridge, TN 37725. This office route does not establish venue for an individual estate.
Phone: (865) 397-2404
Hamblen County Register of Deeds
Contact the Register about recorded deeds and instruments. Match the deed and parcel records; a recording alone is not a title opinion.
Phone: (423) 586-6551
Jefferson County Register of Deeds
Use the county Register for recorded deed and instrument inquiries. The relevant county record depends on the property address.
Phone: (865) 397-2918
Property assessment and tax contacts
Hamblen and Jefferson County assessor and trustee offices handle their county parcel, assessment, and property-tax questions. Confirm which county record applies to the address.
For a Morristown city property-tax account, verify the address and account with the City Tax Office. The office lists (423) 585-4607.
Questions and contact
Inherited-property questions
Questions about selling an inherited Morristown house
Can I sell an inherited Tennessee house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, once the right people sign. Tennessee real estate usually passes at death to the heirs or people named in the will, unless the will directs that the house be handled as part of the estate. The will, court appointment, title, and any estate debts determine the route for this property. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who must sign.
Who can sign the deed for an inherited house in Tennessee?
If the will puts the house under the personal representative's control or gives that person power to sell, the court-appointed personal representative can usually sign. Otherwise, the heirs or beneficiaries who own the house generally all need to sign the deed. The will, court letters, deed, and title review determine who must sign for this property.
Does Tennessee’s small-estate process cover a house?
No. Tennessee’s small-estate process covers personal property, not a house. Estate debts can still affect a sale, so the title company or a qualified attorney should review the actual estate and property records.
What transfer tax applies when a Tennessee house is sold?
Tennessee charges a realty transfer tax when a deed is recorded: 37 cents for each $100 of the price paid or the property's value, whichever is greater. By law, the buyer pays it. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Tennessee's realty transfer tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Do I need to clean out or repair the inherited house first?
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 sell from outside Tennessee without visiting the property?
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 can I get a written cash offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can review the written offer and terms before you decide whether to commit.
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the property or ask for an offer.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address, what you know about the house, and your question.