What we do with the house and contents
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. Keep the items your family wants; you do not have to empty every room before talking through a sale.
While the estate owns the house, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep can add up. We can talk through the house, its contents, and where things stand with the estate.
What happens next
- We talk through the Rolla house, its condition, contents, and where things stand with 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.
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 keep
Compare our written offer with what you might keep from listing after repairs, selling costs, and carrying costs.
Compare possible sale proceeds with the Rolla calculator →Missouri estate rules, signing authority, and closing costs
The court-appointed personal representative generally sells for the estate, not an heir acting alone. In independent administration, the representative generally can sell estate real estate without a court order, within the will’s limits and for the estate’s benefit. See Missouri’s rules on independent administration and the representative’s powers over estate property.
In supervised administration, the personal representative asks the court for authority to sell, and heirs and devisees receive notice. After the sale, the representative files a report; interested people may object before the court approves it. If a will gives the executor power to sell, the executor may sell under that power. See Missouri’s court-supervised sale provision, petition and notice process, and report and objection rules. See also the rule on a sale under a power in a will.
Mortgages, liens, and estate claims still need to be paid or released for a buyer to receive clear title. We can talk through the paperwork you have, and the title company handles the closing.
Missouri’s constitution bars state and local governments from imposing new taxes on a real-estate sale or transfer after December 2, 2010. County deed-recording fees are $5 for the first page and $3 for each additional page, plus other fees set by state law. See the Missouri constitutional provision and state statutes on the per-page deed fee, recorder user fee, and additional recording fee.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Phelps County estate, deed, and property-record help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. Phelps County’s probate and deed offices are in Rolla.
Phelps County Circuit Clerk — Probate Division
For probate records and estate matters, visit the courthouse at 200 North Main Street, Suite 201, Rolla, MO 65401, or call (573) 458-6245.
Probate Division information →Phelps County Recorder of Deeds
For deeds and recorded documents, visit the courthouse at 200 North Main Street, Suite 133, Rolla, MO 65401, or call (573) 458-6095.
Recorder of Deeds information →Phelps County Assessor
For assessed-value questions, visit 200 North Main Street, Suite 126, Rolla, MO 65401, or call (573) 458-6135.
Phelps County office directory →Phelps County Collector
For a tax bill or payment question, visit the courthouse at 200 North Main Street, Suite 129, Rolla, MO 65401, or call (573) 458-6155.
Phelps County tax and property FAQ →Questions about selling an inherited house in Rolla, MO
Can an inherited Missouri house be sold before probate is finished?
Often, yes. The court-appointed personal representative sells for the estate, not an heir acting alone. In independent administration, the representative generally can sell estate real estate without a court order, within the will’s limits and for the estate’s benefit. A supervised sale generally follows a court order and notice process. If the will gives the executor power to sell, the executor may sell under that power.
Who can sign for a house owned by a Missouri estate?
The court-appointed personal representative generally signs for the estate, not an heir acting alone. If the will gives the executor power to sell, the executor may sell under that power.
Do I have to put the inherited house in my own name first?
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.
What happens to the belongings and repairs?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. Keep the items your family wants; you do not have to empty every room before talking through a sale.
Can I handle the sale without traveling to Rolla?
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.
Does Missouri charge a real-estate transfer tax?
Missouri’s constitution bars state and local governments from imposing new taxes on a real-estate sale or transfer after December 2, 2010. County recording fees still apply: $5 for the first deed page and $3 for each additional page, plus other fees set by state law.
Who pays closing costs when I sell to USA Home Buyers?
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
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We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.