We buy the house and handle the contents
Keeping a house can mean continuing to pay property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and any mortgage while the estate is being handled.
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. You can tell us what the family wants to keep; the written terms can identify what stays with the house.
What happens next
Talk through the house
We discuss the Murray address, condition, contents, and the estate questions you already know. You do not need every estate question answered before you call.
Review the written offer
You receive the written offer and sale terms before you decide whether to proceed.
Close through a title company
If you choose to proceed, the title company reviews the closing file and confirms which documents and signatures are needed for this property and estate.
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 a possible listing result with estimated net proceeds using assumptions for the house.
Open the Murray home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Kentucky estate rules and taxes
Often, an inherited Kentucky house can be sold before probate is finished. A court first appoints a personal representative—an executor or administrator—under KRS 395.015. If the will gives that representative power to sell real estate, the representative can usually sell without a separate court order.
If the will does not give the representative power to sell, they can ask the District Court for an order granting it under KRS 389A.010. Everyone with an interest in the house must receive notice. The order must be final and the appeal time must expire before the property can be conveyed. A certified copy is recorded with the deed under KRS 389A.015.
Not sure? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
A surviving spouse may have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky changed its surviving-spouse rules effective July 15, 2026; see KRS 392.020.
Kentucky’s real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. State law assigns the tax to the grantor—the seller—and the County Clerk collects it before the deed can be recorded. Some transfers are exempt; recording fees are separate. See KRS 142.050. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax. This does not pay a seller’s mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes.
Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. The Kentucky Department of Revenue inheritance-tax information explains the state rules.
Local estate and deed help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Kentucky Court of Justice — Calloway County
The Calloway County Judicial Building is at 312 N. 4th Street in Murray. The court page has current clerk contact information.
Calloway County court information →Calloway County Clerk — deeds and recording
The Calloway County Clerk records deeds at the Old Courthouse, 101 South 5th Street, second floor. Call 270-767-0429 for deed recording.
Calloway County Clerk contact information →City of Murray — resident questions
For City of Murray tax questions, the Customer Service Center / Mayor’s Office is at 500 Main Street.
City of Murray contact information →City resident guide →What our sellers say
“LISTEN, PROPERTY TAXES GOT TOO HIGH FOR MY FIXED INCOME. SOLD IT TO THEM. WALKED AWAY WITH CASH. GLAD IT'S OVER.”
“Facing foreclosure ... Very stressful time... They handled it professionally and got me out of the debt...”
“no open houses. no realtors tracking dirt in. just a straight cash sale for our house so we could move. Glad it's over.”
Questions about selling an inherited house
Inherited-property questions in Murray, KY
Can I sell an inherited Kentucky house before probate is finished?
The estate may be able to sell before probate is finished. A court-appointed personal representative handles the sale. If the will gives that person authority to sell the house, they can usually do so without a separate court order; otherwise, they can ask the District Court for an order granting that authority.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Kentucky?
A court-appointed personal representative—an executor or administrator—signs for the estate. If the will gives that person authority to sell the house, they can usually do so without a separate court order. If not, they can ask the District Court for an order granting that authority.
Do I have to put the inherited house in my own name before selling?
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.
Could a surviving spouse have rights in the house?
A surviving spouse may have rights in the house even if not named on the deed. Kentucky changed its surviving-spouse rules effective July 15, 2026; the title company or a qualified attorney can review how the current law and estate documents apply.
What taxes may apply to an inherited-house sale in Kentucky?
Kentucky’s real estate transfer tax is 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. State law assigns it to the grantor—the seller—and some transfers are exempt. Some heirs may owe Kentucky inheritance tax, though close family is exempt. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the Kentucky real estate transfer tax. This does not pay a seller’s mortgage balance, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes.
Do I need 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. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can tell us what the family wants to keep, and the written terms can identify what stays with the house.
Can I sign the sale papers from outside Kentucky?
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 after I ask about an offer?
We talk through the Murray address, the house’s condition, its contents, and what you know about the estate. You receive a written offer and written terms before you decide. If you choose to proceed, the sale closes through a title company, which reviews the documents and signatures needed for this property and estate.
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