What we do with the house and its contents
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; we can discuss what remains in the written terms.
While the estate owns the house, property-tax bills, insurance, utilities, and upkeep may continue to add to the carrying costs. You can compare those costs with a sale without assuming the house was unwanted or deciding anything before you are ready.
What happens next
- Tell us the address, what you know about the condition and contents, and what estate papers you have. You can call or use the form; you do not need to finish a cleanout first.
- We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You see the written offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company works through the deed, payoff, and estate-signing documents and coordinates closing. The estate file and title records determine the required signatures and steps.
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 after a sale
Compare the written offer with possible net proceeds from listing after repairs, carrying costs, and selling costs. Use the house's actual payoff, liens, back taxes, and current property-tax share when you compare; those amounts are separate from closing costs.
Open the Rumford home-sale net proceeds calculator →Maine estate rules and taxes
Often, yes: once the Probate Court appoints a personal representative—the person appointed to handle the estate—and issues letters of appointment, that representative can sell estate land for cash or on credit, at a public or private sale, without a separate court order for each sale. The will or a court order can limit that power. A court-supervised estate may have additional limits; check the representative's letters for any limit that applies to a buyer. See 18-C M.R.S. § 3-715 →, § 3-504 →, and § 3-714 →.
A surviving spouse is entitled to a $22,500 homestead allowance, paid ahead of most estate debts; the personal representative must account for it when paying out the estate. Maine's automatic estate-tax lien stops following the house after the personal representative sells it for value. These are estate rules, not a calculation of a particular estate's distribution or tax. See 18-C M.R.S. § 2-402 →, 36 M.R.S. § 4112 →, and Maine Revenue Services' estate-tax FAQ →.
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.
Maine's real estate transfer tax is $2.20 for each $500 of deed value or fraction of $500, split evenly by law between the seller and buyer. Since November 1, 2025, the part of value above $1,000,000 carries an additional $3.80 per $500. Some transfers are exempt, including certain family transfers without payment, government deeds, and a personal representative's deed transferring estate property to heirs; the exemptions have conditions, and an ordinary sale to a buyer usually does not qualify. The county Register of Deeds calculates and collects the tax from the declaration filed when the deed is recorded. See 36 M.R.S. § 4641-A → and Maine Revenue Services' transfer-tax guidance →.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the real estate transfer tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Local help and reviews
Rumford is a town in Oxford County. The County's Probate Court and Registry of Deeds are separate from the Town's assessment and tax offices. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Oxford County Probate Court
26 Western Avenue, South Paris, ME 04281 · 207-743-6671
County contact for probate-office routing. Contact the court for the correct route; the office address alone does not decide which estate or signer applies.
Oxford County Registry of Deeds
207-743-6211
County route for recorded land documents. The County site links to its online deed-search service; deed records and assessment records serve different purposes.
Town of Rumford Assessors' Office
Town Office, 145 Congress Street, Rumford, ME 04276 · assessor agent ext. 217
Local route for assessment and parcel-map questions.
Town of Rumford Tax and Sewer Office
Town Office, 145 Congress Street, Rumford, ME 04276 · Tax Collector ext. 216
Ask the Town about the property-tax account or payment record; confirm any balance directly with the Town.
The Town directory lists the main office number as 207-364-4576. Confirm current availability and any account balance directly with the Town. Town phone directory →
Questions and contact
Questions about selling an inherited Rumford house
Can I sell an inherited Maine house before probate is finished?
Often, yes, once the Probate Court appoints a personal representative and issues letters of appointment. The representative can sell estate land without a separate court order for each sale unless the will or a court order limits that power. In a court-supervised estate, check the letters for any limits that affect a buyer. 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.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Rumford?
The appointed personal representative generally handles a sale of estate land. The will, court orders, and the representative's letters matter; being an heir or named in a will alone does not confirm who can sign. The title company or a qualified attorney can check the estate and title documents. 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.
Do I have to put the inherited house in my own name before selling?
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 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.
Do I need to clear the house or make repairs first?
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. You can tell us what the family wants to keep; the written terms can address what remains.
What's Maine's real estate transfer tax, and who pays it?
Maine charges $2.20 for each $500 of deed value or fraction of $500, split evenly by law between seller and buyer. Since November 1, 2025, the part of value above $1,000,000 carries an additional $3.80 per $500. Some transfers are exempt, but a regular sale to a buyer usually is not. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the real estate transfer tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Can I sign from outside Maine?
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.
When will I get a written cash offer?
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You receive the written offer and written terms before you commit; closing is through a title company.
What happens to a mortgage on the inherited house?
A mortgage does not disappear because the house was inherited. The title company obtains the current payoff for closing, and the mortgage is paid from sale proceeds. The payoff amount is separate from our closing-cost promise.
Talk with us about the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or share the address and what you know about the property and estate.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the property address and what you know about the house and estate.