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. You can keep the belongings you want; we can talk through what remains in the house.
While the estate is open, bills can keep coming for the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep.
What happens next
- We talk through the house, what remains inside, and where the estate is in the process.
- We talk through the house and your questions, then 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.
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 Sioux Falls home-sale net-proceeds calculator to compare your assumptions for an as-is sale with a possible listing net, including repairs, cleanout, and carrying costs.
Open the Sioux Falls home-sale net-proceeds calculator →South Dakota estate authority and transfer fees
A personal representative—the court-appointed person handling the estate—may sell estate property at public or private sale unless the will or a formal court order restricts that power. If the property’s fair-market value is not readily ascertainable, the representative must give written sale information at least 14 days before closing to each person who filed a demand for notice. The notice identifies the property, buyer, price, payment terms, and any security for deferred payment. Read South Dakota’s personal-representative sale rules.
South Dakota charges 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500 as a real-estate transfer fee. The grantor is legally responsible unless an exemption applies; some estate distribution deeds are exempt. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the South Dakota real-estate transfer fee. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate. See the South Dakota transfer-fee statute.
Local estate, deed, and tax offices
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. A Sioux Falls property may be in Minnehaha or Lincoln County. Not sure which office to call? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
Minnehaha County
- Clerk of Court — Second Judicial CircuitCounty court contact for estate-case questions.
- Register of DeedsLand-record and real-estate recording route.
- Treasurer — property taxesProperty-tax account and payment questions.
Lincoln County
- Clerk of Court — Second Judicial CircuitCounty court contact for estate-case questions.
- Register of DeedsLand-record and real-estate recording route.
- Treasurer — property taxesProperty-tax account and payment questions.
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 Sioux Falls
Can an inherited South Dakota house be sold before probate ends?
Usually, yes. Once appointed, a personal representative may sell estate property at public or private sale unless the will or a formal court order restricts that power. If the property’s fair-market value is not readily ascertainable, the representative must give written sale information at least 14 days before closing to each person who filed a demand for notice.
Who can sign for an inherited house in South Dakota?
The appointed personal representative handles an estate sale. South Dakota law lets them sell estate property unless the will or a formal court order restricts that power.
Do I have to put the inherited 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 have to clear the house or repair it first?
No. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
What South Dakota transfer fee applies to a house sale?
South Dakota charges 50 cents for each $500 of value or fraction of $500. The grantor is legally responsible unless an exemption applies; certain estate distribution deeds are exempt. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the South Dakota real-estate transfer fee. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Can I sell the house if I live outside South Dakota?
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 selling the inherited house?
We talk through the property and the estate process, then give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You can review the written offer and terms before you commit. If you choose to proceed, the sale closes through a title company.
Talk through the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the Sioux Falls property address through the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.