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.
Property taxes, utilities, insurance, upkeep, and any mortgage payment can keep coming while the estate owns the house.
What happens next
We talk through the house, its condition, the belongings your family wants to keep, and what you know about the estate.
You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
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 could keep
Compare a direct offer with what a possible listing might leave after costs. Mortgage payoffs, liens, back taxes, and the estate's share of current property taxes affect what remains.
Open the Old Jamestown net-proceeds calculator →Missouri estate rules and sale costs
Who can sign for the estate?
The personal representative appointed by the probate court handles the estate's sale; an heir acting alone cannot sign for the estate. In independent administration, the representative generally can sell estate real estate without a separate court order, within the will's limits and for the estate's benefit. See RSMo §473.783 and §473.810.
In supervised administration, a sale generally follows a court order. The representative petitions the court, gives notice to heirs and devisees, and files a report for court approval after the sale; interested people may object before approval. See RSMo §473.460, §473.493, and §473.513.
If the will gives the executor power to sell, the executor may sell under that power; see RSMo §473.457.
Missouri sale taxes and deed-recording fees
Missouri's Constitution bars the state, counties, and other local governments from imposing new taxes on a sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. See Mo. Const. art. X, §25. State law sets deed-recording fees at $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees. The title company or closing professional confirms the exact recording charges; see RSMo §59.310, §59.319, and §59.800.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Local estate and deed help
If your loved one lived in St. Louis County, contact the St. Louis County Probate Court about the estate. The St. Louis County Recorder of Deeds records deeds.
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
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
Inherited-property questions in Old Jamestown, MO
Who can sign for an inherited house in Missouri?
The personal representative appointed by the probate court handles the estate's sale; an heir cannot sign for the estate acting alone. In independent administration, the representative generally can sell estate real estate without a separate court order, within the will's limits and for the estate's benefit. In supervised administration, a sale generally follows a court order. If the will gives the executor power to sell, the executor may sell under that power.
What happens if the estate is under supervised administration?
The personal representative petitions the court to sell the real estate and gives notice to heirs and devisees. After the sale, the representative files a report for court approval; interested people may object before approval.
Do I need 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.
Do I have to empty 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.
What sale taxes and deed-recording fees apply in Missouri?
Missouri's Constitution bars state and local governments from imposing new taxes on a sale or transfer of real estate after December 2, 2010. State law sets deed-recording fees at $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page, plus per-document fees; the title company or closing professional confirms the exact charges. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees.
Can I sign if I live outside Missouri?
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 Old Jamestown house
Call 888-274-5006 to talk through the house, the belongings, and what you know about the estate. You can also read our Old Jamestown seller questions or find more Old Jamestown seller resources.
Also see the Old Jamestown home seller guide.