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. Keep the things your family wants; the sale terms cover what remains in the house.
Property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and mortgage payments can keep adding to the cost while an estate owns a house.
What happens next
- Talk with us about the house, what your family wants to keep, and what you know about the estate.
- We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
- 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.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
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 could keep from a sale
Compare an estimated sale amount with costs and assumptions that affect what the estate may net. Adjust the figures in the Rhinelander calculator rather than relying on a generic estimate.
Open the Rhinelander home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Wisconsin estate rules, taxes, and who may sign
Who can sign?
If you have been appointed personal representative and received letters (the estate’s appointment papers) that have not been revoked, you can generally sell estate property without a separate court order. Follow any sale restrictions in the will. If the will specifically leaves the house to a beneficiary, that person generally must join the sale. A court order may be needed if the estate cannot otherwise pay its required expenses and claims. See Wis. Stat. § 860.01 and § 860.11(1)–(4).
A valid transfer-on-death deed may pass the house to its named beneficiary outside probate. See Wis. Stat. § 705.15.
Not sure? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Wisconsin real estate transfer fee
On a sale that is not exempt, Wisconsin charges the seller 30 cents for every $100 of the sale price, or part of $100. That is $300 on a $100,000 sale. The fee is collected when the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and recording and other closing charges are separate. See the Wisconsin transfer-fee law and Department of Revenue guidance. When you sell to us, we pay the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.
Local estate, deed, and tax offices
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Oneida County Probate/Juvenile — Register in Probate
Oneida County Courthouse, 1 S. Oneida Ave., third floor, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Phone: (715) 369-6159. Contact the Register in Probate about local estate filing questions.
Open the official county office page →Oneida County Register of Deeds
Oneida County Courthouse, 1 S. Oneida Ave., Room A207, second floor, Rhinelander, WI 54501. Phone: (715) 369-6150. Contact the office about recorded deeds and other county land records.
Open the official county office page →Oneida County Treasurer
Oneida County Courthouse, 1 S. Oneida Ave., Rhinelander, WI 54501. Contact the Treasurer about property-tax bills, payments, and delinquency questions.
Open the official county office page →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
Frequently Asked Questions — Inherited Property in Rhinelander, WI
Can an estate sell a Wisconsin house before probate is finished?
A personal representative with issued letters that have not been revoked can generally sell estate property without a separate court order. Follow any sale restrictions in the will. If the will specifically leaves the house to one beneficiary, that person generally must join the sale. A court order may be needed if the estate cannot otherwise pay its required expenses and claims.
Does an inherited Wisconsin house have to go through probate?
Not always. A valid transfer-on-death deed may pass the house to its named beneficiary outside probate.
Do I need 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 an inherited house?
No. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. Keep the things your family wants; the sale terms cover what remains in the house.
Can I sign from outside Wisconsin?
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 is Wisconsin’s real estate transfer fee?
On a sale that is not exempt, Wisconsin charges the seller 30 cents for every $100 of the sale price, or part of $100. That is $300 on a $100,000 sale. The fee is collected when the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt, and recording and other closing charges are separate. When you sell to us, we pay the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.
Which local office can answer probate and deed-record questions?
For probate questions, contact Oneida County Probate/Juvenile — Register in Probate. For recorded deeds and land records, contact the Oneida County Register of Deeds. The County Treasurer can help with property-tax bills, payments, and delinquency questions.
Related Rhinelander resources
Talk through the property or ask for a cash offer
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to talk through the house and estate.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address and the details you have.
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