We buy the house and handle the contents
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Property taxes, utilities, insurance, and upkeep can continue while an estate is being settled. You can tell us what the family wants to keep; we can discuss the house and remaining belongings as they are. You do not have to clean out or repair the property before selling to us.
What happens next
Tell us what you know about the house and estate. You can call even if you don't have every document in front of you.
- We talk through the house, contents, access, and the estate’s status.
- We review the information and 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. The title company can coordinate with the estate's attorney about the license and signatures needed for this sale.
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
Compare possible sale paths using your own assumptions about the property and costs. The calculator is an estimate, not a property-specific offer or an estate accounting.
Open the St. Johnsbury home-sale net proceeds calculator →Vermont estate rules and transfer taxes
Often, yes, once the probate court authorizes the estate sale. The executor or administrator needs a court license to sell the estate's real property. A power to sell in the will can let the court issue the license without the usual notice and hearing, but it does not remove the license requirement. That shortcut has an exception when the house is occupied by a surviving spouse or a beneficiary listed in the statute. The closing attorney can confirm the license and who must sign. Read 14 V.S.A. § 1651 on the probate license to sell real estate →
Vermont's general property transfer tax is 1.25%, plus a 0.22% Clean Water Surcharge, for a total of 1.47%. A house fit for year-round living that is neither the buyer's principal residence nor a qualifying long-term rental has a higher total rate of 3.62%. Principal residences and exempt transfers have different treatment; the closing attorney applies the right category. See Vermont's current rates and use categories →
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Vermont's property transfer tax and Clean Water Surcharge. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Local estate and deed offices
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Caledonia Probate Division — Vermont Judiciary
Find current probate-court contact information through the Vermont Judiciary.
Town of St. Johnsbury
For a St. Johnsbury deed or land-record question, start with the Town Clerk through the Town's official site or the Vermont Secretary of State's town clerks and treasurers directory for current contact information.
Questions about selling an inherited house
Can I sell an inherited Vermont house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, once the probate court authorizes the estate sale. The executor or administrator needs a court license to sell the estate’s real property. A power to sell in the will can let the court issue that license without the usual notice and hearing, but it does not remove the license requirement. That shortcut has an exception when the house is occupied by a surviving spouse or a beneficiary listed in the statute. The closing attorney can confirm the license and who must sign.
Who can sign for an inherited St. Johnsbury house?
The executor or administrator can sell the estate’s real property after the probate court issues a license to sell. If the will gives a power to sell, the court may issue the license without the usual notice and hearing, except when the house is occupied by a surviving spouse or a beneficiary covered by the statute. The closing attorney can confirm the license and who must sign.
Do I have 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. The executor or administrator still needs the probate court’s license to sell estate real property, and the title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who signs.
What transfer taxes apply to a Vermont house sale?
The general Vermont property transfer tax is 1.25%, plus a 0.22% Clean Water Surcharge, for a total of 1.47%. A house fit for year-round living that is neither the buyer’s principal residence nor a qualifying long-term rental has a higher total rate of 3.62%. Principal residences and exempt transfers have different treatment; the closing attorney applies the right category. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Vermont’s property transfer tax and Clean Water Surcharge. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.
Do I need to clear out or repair an inherited house first?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Tell us what the family wants to keep so we can discuss the house and remaining contents as they are.
Can I sign from outside Vermont?
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.
How soon will I get a written cash offer?
We give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You receive written offer terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company if you choose to proceed.
Talk through the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or share the address and what you know about the house and estate using the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
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