What we do with the house and its contents
You can sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. If you want to keep some belongings, we can put the agreement in writing.
Property taxes, utilities, insurance, and upkeep can keep costing money while the estate is being settled. Selling lets you stop those carrying costs after closing.
What happens next
- We talk through the house, its contents, and where the estate process stands.
- 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.
What you keep
Compare what you might keep from an as-is sale with a possible listing using the Port Angeles home-sale net-proceeds calculator.
Open the Port Angeles home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Washington estate rules and taxes
Who can sign?
In Washington, the estate’s appointed personal representative may sell or transfer estate real property without a court order when they have valid nonintervention powers. See Washington’s nonintervention personal representative statute.
Without those powers, a court order is generally required unless another law provides an exception. Washington’s court-order rule for estate sales explains the rule. Once we’ve seen the will and court papers, we can talk through a closing date with you.
Washington calls its transfer tax real estate excise tax (REET). The Department of Revenue says the seller generally pays it. The state rate is graduated by taxable selling price and classification, and local REET may be added. The amount depends on the property’s location and transaction; the settlement agent confirms the current rate, any exemption, and amount. Read the Washington Department of Revenue REET guidance.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Washington real estate excise tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Clallam County estate and deed offices
Port Angeles is in Clallam County. The County Superior Court Clerk handles probate and guardianship cases, and the Auditor records real-estate documents.
Clallam County Superior Court Clerk
The Clerk handles probate and guardianship cases filed in Clallam County.
Open the official office website →Clallam County Auditor, Recording Division
The Auditor records real-estate documents in Clallam County.
Open the official office website →Clallam County Treasurer
Contact the Treasurer about property-tax payments and real estate excise tax.
Open the official office website →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.”
Related Port Angeles resources
See the Port Angeles seller questions, seller resources, or the Port Angeles home-selling guide.
Questions about selling an inherited Port Angeles house
Can an inherited house in Washington be sold before probate is finished?
Often, yes. A personal representative with valid nonintervention powers may sell or transfer estate real property without a court order. Without those powers, a court order is generally required unless another law provides an exception.
Who can sign for an inherited house?
The estate’s appointed personal representative signs for the estate. With valid nonintervention powers, the representative may sell or transfer estate real property without a court order. Without those powers, a court order is generally required unless another law provides an exception.
Do I have to put the house in my own name before selling it?
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 need to clear out or repair the inherited house?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. If you want to keep some belongings, we can put the agreement in writing.
Who pays Washington real estate excise tax?
Washington calls its transfer tax real estate excise tax (REET). The Department of Revenue says the seller generally pays it. The state rate is graduated, local REET may apply, and the amount depends on the location and transaction. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Washington real estate excise tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes remain separate.
Can I sell from outside Washington?
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 property, its contents and condition, and where the estate process stands. You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Talk through the inherited property or ask for an offer
Call with questions about the house or estate, or use the form to ask for an offer.
Prefer to talk? Call 888-274-5006.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.