We buy the house as-is and can take what remains
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. That includes inherited homes in Rochester and Monroe County.
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. Keep the belongings you want; you do not have to empty the rest to sell to us.
While you own the house, property taxes, utilities, insurance, and upkeep can keep adding carrying costs. You decide what you want to keep before the sale; we do not assume the house was unwanted.
What happens after you reach out
We talk through the Rochester property, its condition, the items you want to keep, and the estate papers you have. 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 you may keep
Use the Rochester home-sale calculator to compare an estimated direct-sale net with an estimated listing net. Adjust the assumptions to fit your situation; actual costs and proceeds depend on the property and written terms.
Open the Rochester home-sale net-proceeds calculator →New York estate rules and sale taxes
An executor or administrator appointed by the Surrogate's Court can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and court restrictions. If the will leaves the house to a specific person, the representative's sale authority does not cover it; the sale usually needs that person's agreement or a court order. Some court papers require approval before real estate is sold.
You can act for the estate after the Surrogate's Court appoints you as executor or administrator, subject to the will and any court restrictions. A valid transfer-on-death deed can pass a house outside probate. A release of the state estate tax lien is generally needed to close.
New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of the sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. The seller normally pays this base tax, but the sale agreement can provide otherwise; local transfer taxes may add to it. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. Mortgage payoffs, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate items.
Local estate and deed help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Monroe County Surrogate's Court
The Monroe County Surrogate's Court handles estate matters at the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd., Rochester.
Monroe County Surrogate's Court →Monroe County Clerk — Land Records
Find Monroe County land records through the County Clerk.
Monroe County Clerk land records →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 in Rochester, NY
Can an executor or administrator sell an inherited New York house before the estate is finished?
A Surrogate's Court-appointed executor or administrator can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and court restrictions. If the will leaves the house to a specific person, the representative's sale authority does not cover it; a sale usually needs that person's agreement or a court order. Some court papers require approval before real estate is sold.
Who can sign to sell an inherited Rochester house?
You can act for the estate after the Surrogate's Court appoints you as executor or administrator, subject to the will and any court restrictions. If the will leaves the house to a specific person, a sale usually needs that person's agreement or a court order. A valid transfer-on-death deed can pass a house outside probate.
What transfer taxes apply when selling a New York house?
New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. The seller normally pays this base tax, though the sale agreement can provide otherwise; local transfer taxes may add to it. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes.
Do I need to clear out or repair the inherited house first?
No. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. Keep the belongings you want; you do not have to empty the rest to sell to us.
Can I sell from outside Rochester or New York?
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.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Prefer to talk? Call 888-274-5006.