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.
Tell us what the family wants to keep. You do not have to clear out the rest before asking about a sale; the written terms can identify what stays with the house.
While the house is being held, carrying costs such as property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and mortgage payments may continue. Those costs are part of what you can compare when deciding what to do with the property.
What happens next
- We talk through the address, condition, access, contents, and what you know about the estate.
- We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours. You receive the written offer and terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company handles the closing and confirms the documents and signing requirements.
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 cash offer with estimated proceeds from listing, using your own assumptions for the house and sale costs.
Open the Tuscaloosa home-sale net proceeds calculator →Alabama estate rules and deed tax
Who can sell and sign?
The probate court appoints a personal representative to handle the estate. If there is a will, this is usually the executor it names. The court’s letters show that person’s authority. A will generally must be filed for probate within five years after the death.
If the will expressly authorizes the personal representative to sell the house, the sale can usually proceed under that power. Otherwise, the personal representative needs the court’s approval before selling estate property. If no estate is opened, the heirs may be able to sell together, but everyone with an ownership interest must participate, and estate debts or a surviving spouse’s rights can still affect title.
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 law: Ala. Code § 43-2-844 addresses a personal representative’s authority to sell estate property; § 43-8-161 addresses filing a will for probate; and § 43-2-830 addresses inheritance subject to estate administration and family rights.
Alabama deed tax
Alabama charges deed tax when the deed is recorded with the county probate judge. The rate is 50 cents for each $500 of taxable value, or any part of $500. A mortgage or vendor’s lien on which Alabama mortgage tax has been paid may reduce the taxable value; the closing attorney confirms the amount. The deed must include proof of its actual price or value. Without proof, the probate office uses the latest tax assessment, and penalties can apply.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Alabama's deed tax.
This does not pay the seller’s mortgage, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes. The closing attorney or title company can confirm the taxable value and recording requirements for the deed.
Read Ala. Code § 40-22-1 and the Alabama Department of Revenue recordation-tax guidance.
Local estate, deed, and tax offices
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. The Tuscaloosa County Probate Court and Probate Office are at 714 Greensboro Avenue in Tuscaloosa; the court, records, assessment, and tax-collection counters have separate room numbers and phone lines.
Tuscaloosa County Probate Court
County probate and estate-case routing. 714 Greensboro Avenue, Room 121, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Phone: 205-464-8204
Open the official office page →Tuscaloosa County Probate Office — Records and Recording
Real-property records and recording contact. 714 Greensboro Avenue, Room 137, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Phone: 205-464-8206
Open the official office page →Tuscaloosa County Tax Assessor
Assessment, appraisal, and mapping inquiries. 714 Greensboro Avenue, Room 108, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Phone: 205-464-8240
Open the official office page →Tuscaloosa County Tax Collector
Property-tax collection and payment inquiries. 714 Greensboro Avenue, Room 124, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
Phone: 205-464-8230
Open the official office page →Office contacts were checked October 6, 2026. Confirm current details with the office; published contacts are routing information, not an answer about a specific property.
Questions and contact
Questions about selling an inherited Tuscaloosa house
Can I sell an inherited Alabama house before the estate is finished?
Often, yes, once the right person has authority to sign. The probate court appoints a personal representative and issues letters showing that person’s authority. If the will expressly authorizes the representative to sell the house, the sale can usually proceed under that power; otherwise, the representative needs court approval before selling estate property. Have the title company or a qualified attorney review the will, letters, and deed.
Who can sign to sell an inherited house in Alabama?
The probate court appoints the personal representative. If there is a will, that person is usually the executor it names, and the court’s letters show the appointment. The will’s sale authority matters: it can usually proceed under an express power to sell; otherwise, court approval is needed before the representative sells estate 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. The closing attorney or title company can confirm who needs to sign for the specific property.
How long does Alabama allow to file a will for probate?
A will generally must be filed for probate within five years after the death. Contact the probate court or a qualified attorney about the estate’s actual record and filing steps.
What deed tax applies to an Alabama house sale?
Alabama charges deed tax when the deed is recorded with the county probate judge. The rate is 50 cents for each $500 of taxable value, or any part of $500. A mortgage or vendor’s lien on which Alabama mortgage tax has been paid may reduce the taxable value; the closing attorney confirms that 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 have to clean out or repair an inherited house before selling to you?
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 tell us what the family wants to keep so the written terms can address the contents.
Talk with us about the inherited house
Call 888-274-5006 or share the address and what you know about the house and estate.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Share the address and what you know about the property and estate.