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.
We buy houses as-is in Philadelphia and Philadelphia County.
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. Tell us what the family wants to keep when we talk.
The estate's authority and who may sign need confirmation; see the estate paperwork section for details. A house can keep bringing bills, taxes, maintenance, and trips to check on it while the estate is being handled. You can weigh those costs without assuming the house was unwanted.
Philadelphia homes and this market's boundaries
Philadelphia City and Philadelphia County share the same boundary; this page covers that city-and-county area. Philadelphia includes attached brick rowhouses, often with shared walls and flat roofs. If the house is attached, tell us about the roof, shared wall, access, and any repairs that matter to you. See the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (local context checked September 1, 2026).
What happens next
Tell us about the address, the house's condition, what the family wants to keep, the estate paperwork you have, and the timing that matters to you. We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit. Closing is through a title company.
Signing from a distance
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
Add up the bills, taxes, upkeep, and travel involved in holding the property. Compare that with the written offer and terms, and with the costs and work involved in listing, cleaning out, or repairing it. The price alone does not show what you would keep.
We work with executors and estates regularly. 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, and we'll help make sure the sale fits the legal process correctly.
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.
Pennsylvania law distinguishes who receives title at death from who can administer and sell estate property. Legal title passes to heirs or devisees (people named in the will to inherit), subject to the personal representative's powers and court orders. In most estates, the executor can sell without going to court. If the will leaves the house to one specific person, that person joins the sale. A personal representative's authority is subject to the will. See the Pennsylvania General Assembly's 20 Pa.C.S. § 301(b) and 20 Pa.C.S. § 3351 (statutes checked August 16, 2026).
If the executor is not authorized to sell under Pennsylvania law or the will, the executor can ask the county Orphans' Court for permission, including for property specifically left to someone. The court decides whether a sale is desirable for estate administration and distribution; a missing signature alone does not mean the court will approve it. See 20 Pa.C.S. § 3353.
“Letters testamentary” or “letters of administration” are papers from the Philadelphia Register of Wills showing who can sign for the estate. You can call us before you have them in hand.
Before a deed is prepared, have the title professional or attorney check the deed and title, admitted will, current letters, court orders, and any required signatures.
Inheritance tax and Philadelphia deed transfer tax
Pennsylvania inheritance tax depends on who inherits: 0% for a spouse; 0% for a parent inheriting from a child age 21 or younger; 0% for a child age 21 or younger inheriting from a parent who died in 2020 or later; 4.5% for children, grandchildren, and other direct descendants; 12% for brothers and sisters; and 15% for most other heirs. The tax is owed from the date of death. A qualifying payment within three months receives a 5% discount, and the tax becomes delinquent after nine months. Many families pay it from the house sale. Check the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's inheritance-tax guidance and ask a qualified tax professional to confirm how the rules apply to your situation.
Inheritance tax and realty transfer tax on a deed are separate questions. The Philadelphia realty transfer-tax page, checked August 17, 2026, lists a 3.578% City component; Pennsylvania's Department of Revenue page, checked August 16, 2026, lists a 1% Commonwealth rate. How an estate transfer or a later sale is classified depends on the actual deed, parties, and consideration. Ask the title or closing professional to check the instrument, current forms, and any claimed exemption.
Estate record and appointment papers: Start with the Philadelphia Register of Wills to check the estate record, admitted will, letters, and case details. The official office route was checked August 17, 2026.
Deed recording: The Philadelphia Department of Records handles the city's deed and document-recording route. Check its record-a-deed information for the instrument and current requirements (checked August 17, 2026).
Inherited property questions from Philadelphia sellers
Do I need to empty or repair an inherited Philadelphia house before asking for an offer?
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No. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Can I ask for an offer before all the estate paperwork is complete?
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Yes. You can tell us about the property and request a written offer while you gather the estate papers. Before a deed is prepared, the title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign.
What carrying costs should I consider while deciding what to do?
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Add up the bills, taxes, maintenance, and travel involved in keeping the house. Then compare those costs with the written offer and terms, expected listing costs, and estate or sale expenses that still need to be confirmed.
