What we do with the house and its contents
USA Home Buyers buys houses as-is in Troy and Pike County, Alabama. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us.
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is. We talk with you about what your family wants to keep and put the agreed contents in the written sale terms.
While an estate holds a house, property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and any mortgage payments can continue. We do not assume you want to sell; if you decide to compare an offer, we can look at the house as it is.
What happens next
- Talk through the property. Call or use the form to discuss the address, the house and its contents, and what you know about the estate.
- Review the written offer. We give you a written offer and terms before you commit.
- Close through a title company. If you choose to proceed, the title company reviews the title and estate documents and confirms who must sign 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
Use the Troy home-sale net-proceeds calculator to compare an as-is offer with a listing estimate using assumptions for this house. The estimate is not a property-specific offer or settlement statement.
Open the Troy home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Alabama estate rules and deed tax
The probate court appoints a personal representative to handle the estate. If there is a will, it usually names an executor; the court’s letters show the representative’s authority. Alabama generally requires a will to be filed for probate within five years after death. See Ala. Code § 43-8-161.
If the will expressly authorizes the personal representative to sell the house, the sale can usually proceed under that power. Otherwise, the representative generally needs court approval before selling estate property. If no estate is open, heirs may be able to sell together, but everyone with an ownership interest must participate; estate debts and a surviving spouse’s rights can affect title. See Ala. Code § 43-2-844 and § 43-2-830. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm what the actual estate and title records require.
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.
Alabama charges deed tax when the deed is recorded with the county probate judge: 50 cents for each $500 of taxable value, or any part of $500. A mortgage or vendor’s lien may reduce taxable value if Alabama mortgage tax has been paid on it; the closing attorney confirms the amount. The deed must include proof of the actual price or value. Without proof, the probate office uses the latest tax assessment, and penalties can apply. The tax and recording fees must be paid before recording; some deeds are exempt. Read Ala. Code § 40-22-1 and the Alabama Department of Revenue recordation-tax guidance.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Alabama's deed tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Pike County estate and deed offices
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. These are Pike County offices located in Troy; their addresses do not establish whether a property is within Troy city limits.
Pike County Probate Office
120 W. Church St., Troy, AL 36081 · 334-566-1246. The office provides probate and recording information.
Pike County Revenue Commissioner
Main office: Pike County Courthouse, Room 41, 120 West Church Street, Troy, AL 36081 · 334-566-1792.
Questions and contact
Questions about selling an inherited Troy house
Can I sell an inherited Alabama house before the estate is finished?
It depends on who has authority to sign. The probate court appoints a personal representative, and the will may authorize that representative to sell. If it does not, court approval is generally needed before selling estate property. The court’s letters, will, and title records determine what applies to this house.
Who can sign for an inherited house in Alabama?
The court-appointed personal representative handles an open estate. If there is a will, it usually names an executor, but the appointment, letters, the will’s sale authority, and any required court approval determine who can sign. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm the signer for this property.
What if no estate has been opened?
The heirs may be able to sell together, but everyone with an ownership interest must participate. Estate debts and a surviving spouse’s rights can still affect title, so the deed and estate records need to be checked to confirm who must sign.
What deed tax applies when an Alabama house is sold?
Alabama charges deed tax at 50 cents for each $500 of taxable value, or any part of $500. A qualifying mortgage or vendor’s lien may reduce taxable value if Alabama mortgage tax has been paid; the closing attorney can confirm the amount. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Alabama’s deed tax. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes and share of current property taxes are separate.
Do I need to clean out or repair the inherited house first?
No. We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Can I sell the inherited house from outside Alabama?
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.
Related Troy resources
Talk with us about the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form to ask about a cash offer.