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. Tell us which belongings you want to keep; the written offer and terms can address what remains.
While a house is in the estate, property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and any mortgage payment can continue. Selling can put a stop to those carrying costs.
What happens next
- We talk through the Ticonderoga property, its condition, access, belongings, and the estate paperwork you have.
- We 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, a title company coordinates the closing and confirms the documents and signatures needed for this property.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us. Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
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 a written as-is offer with what you may net from listing, using your own assumptions for the house and its costs.
Open the Ticonderoga net-proceeds calculator →Market context only, not a value or offer for this house: $292,915 (As of September 2026; Zillow typical home value for Essex County, NY, county context).
New York estate rules and taxes
After Surrogate’s Court appoints you as executor or administrator and issues your appointment papers, you can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and court restrictions. If the will leaves the house to a specific person, the sale usually needs that person’s agreement or a court order. Some court papers require court approval before a real estate sale.
Being named executor in a will is not the same as being appointed by Surrogate’s Court. A valid transfer-on-death deed can pass some houses outside probate. A release of the New York State estate-tax lien is generally needed to close.
New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of the sale price, or part of $500, when the price exceeds $500. The seller normally pays this base tax, but the sale agreement can provide otherwise. Local transfer taxes may add to it. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Local help and reviews
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Essex County Surrogate’s Court
Essex County’s 2026 directory lists the Surrogate’s Court and its contact information for estate matters.
Essex County Clerk — deed and land records
The Essex County Clerk maintains deeds and other land records. The county guide explains which records the Clerk keeps.
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 and contact
Questions about selling an inherited house in Ticonderoga, NY
Can an executor sell an inherited New York house before the estate is finished?
If Surrogate’s Court appoints you as executor or administrator, you can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and court restrictions. If the will leaves the house to a specific person, that person usually must agree or a court must approve the sale. Some court papers require court approval before a real estate sale.
Does being named executor in a will let me sign?
Being named executor in a will is not the same as being appointed by Surrogate’s Court. Once appointed, an executor or administrator can generally sell estate property during administration, subject to the will and court restrictions. Some houses pass outside probate through a valid transfer-on-death deed.
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.
What New York transfer taxes may apply to a house sale?
When the sale price exceeds $500, New York State real estate transfer tax is $2 for each $500 of sale price, or part of $500. The seller normally pays this base tax, but the sale agreement can provide otherwise; local transfer taxes may add to it. A separate 1% mansion tax applies to residential sales of $1 million or more and is normally paid by the buyer. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including New York State real estate transfer tax and any applicable local real estate transfer taxes. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Is a New York estate-tax lien release needed to close?
A release of the New York State estate-tax lien is generally needed before closing.
Do I need to clean out or repair an inherited house before selling to you?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. You can tell us which belongings you want to keep; the written terms can address what remains.
Can I sell from outside New York?
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 give written cash offers in 24 hours. You can review the written offer and terms before you commit; a title company handles the closing if you choose to proceed.
Talk through the inherited Ticonderoga house
Call 888-274-5006 or share the property address through the form.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.