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. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
You can decide what the family wants to keep. While the house is still being handled, costs such as property taxes, insurance, utilities, and upkeep may continue. We can review the property as it stands; you do not have to prepare it for a showing or finish repairs first.
What happens next
- We talk about the address, condition, access, contents, and what you know about the estate.
- We review the house and give you a written offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company handles the closing and checks the documents and signing requirements.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing. The offer is for you to compare with the costs and work of another sale path.
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.
What you keep: compare the net, not just the offer
Use the Stevens Point net-proceeds calculator to compare an as-is offer with an estimated listing net, using your own property and sale assumptions.
Open the Stevens Point net-proceeds calculator →Wisconsin estate rules and taxes
Who may sell and sign?
Usually, yes—you can sell before probate is finished. A personal representative with court-issued letters that have not been revoked can generally sell estate property without a separate court order. The will's restrictions on a sale still matter. If the will specifically leaves the house to a beneficiary, that person generally must join the sale. A court-order exception may apply when the estate cannot otherwise pay its required expenses and claims. A valid transfer-on-death designation may pass the house outside probate.
Have the deed, will, appointment papers, and any court orders checked before setting a closing date. 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.
Wisconsin law: Wis. Stat. § 860.01 and § 860.11 address a personal representative’s sale of estate property; § 705.15 covers transfer-on-death deeds.
Wisconsin real estate transfer fee
On a sale that is not exempt, Wisconsin charges 30 cents for every $100 of the sale price, or part of $100. That is $300 on a $100,000 sale, collected when the deed is recorded. Some transfers are exempt; recording and other closing charges are separate. When you sell to us, we pay the Wisconsin real estate transfer fee.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate; this promise does not pay those amounts.
Sources: Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Real Estate Transfer Fee and DOR deed-recording guidance.
Local help in Portage County
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. These county offices are useful starting points for locating the local probate and deed offices; contact them for current office information.
Portage County Register in Probate/Juvenile Office
Portage County probate-office contact and information.
Open the Portage County office page →Portage County Register of Deeds/Land Description
Portage County land and deed office contact and information.
Open the Portage County office page →Portage County Treasurer’s Office
Portage County treasurer office contact and information.
Open the Portage County office page →Questions about selling an inherited house
Can an estate sell a Stevens Point house before probate is finished?
Usually, yes. A personal representative with issued, unrevoked letters can generally sell estate property without a separate court order. The will may restrict a sale, a beneficiary specifically given the house generally must join, and a court-order exception may apply if the estate cannot otherwise pay required expenses and claims. A valid transfer-on-death designation may pass the house outside probate.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Wisconsin?
A personal representative with current court-issued letters can generally sell estate property, subject to the will and any court orders. If the will specifically leaves the house to a beneficiary, that beneficiary generally must join the sale. Have the deed, will, appointment papers, and any court orders checked to confirm who must sign.
Do I need to clean out or repair the inherited house before selling to you?
No. 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.
Can I sign if I live outside Wisconsin?
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.
About our experience and legal questions
We're not attorneys and this isn't legal advice. It's what we've learned buying houses in situations like yours for more than 20 years. If you want advice on your specific situation, talk to an attorney — we're glad to work alongside yours.
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Talk through the inherited property
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property address and we can discuss a written cash offer.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us about the house and what you know about the estate. No cleanout is required just to ask.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.