What we do with the house and contents
We buy houses as-is in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can take anything the family wants to keep; the remaining contents can stay for the sale.
Keeping a house can mean ongoing costs such as property taxes, utilities, insurance, and upkeep. You can decide what works for the family without first clearing the property for us.
What happens next
Tell us what you know about the house and where the estate stands. You can call before you have Letters. We review title, payoff, occupancy, and who has authority to sell. 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.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. When you sell to us, we pay the transfer tax. No agent commissions when you sell to us. No fees. Mortgage payoff, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Compare what you keep
Compare the cost of keeping the property with a sale using the State College home-sale net-proceeds calculator.
Pennsylvania estate rules: who can sign?
In most estates, the executor can sell the house without going to court. If the will leaves the house to one specific person, that person signs too (20 Pa.C.S. §3351).
If the executor is not authorized to sell under Pennsylvania law or the will, the executor can ask the county Orphans' Court—the estate court—for permission. The court decides whether the sale is desirable for administering and distributing the estate, so approval is not automatic (20 Pa.C.S. §3353).
“Letters testamentary” or “letters of administration” are papers from the Register of Wills that identify the personal representative who can sign for the estate. You can call us before you have them in hand (20 Pa.C.S. §3151).
Pennsylvania inheritance tax
Pennsylvania inheritance tax is a state tax, and the rate depends on who inherits. Rates below were last checked against the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's inheritance-tax guidance on September 24, 2026:
| Who inherits | Pennsylvania inheritance tax |
|---|---|
| Surviving spouse | 0% |
| Parent inheriting from a child age 21 or younger | 0% |
| Child age 21 or younger inheriting from a parent who died in 2020 or later | 0% |
| Children, grandchildren, and other direct descendants | 4.5% |
| Brothers and sisters | 12% |
| Most other heirs | 15% |
The tax is owed from the date of death. Paying within three months takes 5% off; it becomes late after nine months. Many families pay it from the house sale. An estate attorney or tax professional can check how the rules apply to your situation.
Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue inheritance-tax guidance · Department of Revenue rates and parent/child exception.
Local estate help and reviews
The Centre County Register of Wills & Clerk of Orphans’ Court is the county wills-and-estates office. The Centre County Recorder of Deeds handles deed and recording questions. The Centre County Tax Assessment Office handles assessment questions.
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house and estate status.
Redfin September 2026 and Zillow September 2026 market data
- Redfin median sale price
- $430,895
- Year over year
- +2.59%
- Median days on market
- 10 median days on market
- Homes sold
- 31 homes sold
- Zillow ZHVI
- $415,228 ZHVI
Sources: Zillow’s Home Value Index and Redfin’s recent-sale data for State College, PA. Zillow data covers September 2026; Redfin data covers September 2026.
Inherited Property in Centre County — FAQ
Can I call before I have Letters from the Register of Wills?
Yes. You can call or use the form at any stage, before the estate is settled or before Letters are issued. You do not need every answer to start a conversation.
Do I need to clean out or repair the house first?
No. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Can I sell from outside Pennsylvania?
Yes. 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.
Who can sign for the estate?
In most Pennsylvania estates, the executor can sell the house without going to court. If the will leaves the house to one specific person, that person signs too. If the executor is not authorized to sell, the executor can ask the county Orphans’ Court for permission. Letters from the Register of Wills show who can sign for the estate.