What we do with the house and its contents
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. Tell us which belongings the family wants to keep so the written terms can say what stays with the house.
While the estate holds a house, property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and any mortgage payment can continue to cost money. A sale is one option to compare with those carrying costs and the work of a listing; it does not assume the house was unwanted.
What happens next
- Tell us the Vallejo address, the house’s condition, who is living there, and what estate paperwork you have. You do not have to finish a cleanout first.
- We talk through the property and your questions, then give you a written cash offer and written terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company works through the deed, estate authority, signatures, and closing. The property records and estate file determine the steps needed for this sale.
Written offer and written terms before you commit; title-company closing.
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 the estate may keep
Compare a possible as-is sale with a listing using your own estimates for repairs, cleanout, carrying costs, and closing expenses. The calculator is an estimate, not a property-specific offer or closing statement.
Open the Vallejo home-sale net-proceeds calculator →California estate rules and taxes
Often, an inherited California house can be sold before probate is finished. The court-appointed personal representative — the executor or administrator — is the person who can sign for the estate. The court’s appointment determines whether the representative has full or limited authority.
With full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act, the representative can sell without a court confirmation hearing after giving the heirs and beneficiaries a Notice of Proposed Action at least 15 days before acting. If someone objects, the sale goes through court supervision. See California Probate Code section 10511, section 10586 and section 10589.
A sale under limited authority needs court supervision. The court confirms the sale at a hearing where others may overbid, and a private sale generally must bring at least 90% of a recent appraisal. See California Probate Code section 10501, section 10309 and the Judicial Council’s sale-confirmation form DE-260.
Some surviving spouses or heirs may qualify for simpler court procedures, such as a spousal property petition or, for deaths on or after April 1, 2025, a primary- residence petition for a home worth up to $750,000. The California Courts explain when formal probate may not be needed. Recorded loans and liens must be paid or released at closing.
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.
California counties charge documentary transfer tax at 55 cents for each $500 of value, or fraction of $500 ($1.10 per $1,000), when taxable consideration is over $100. The calculation excludes a lien or loan that stays on the property after the sale. A city may take half of the county rate as its own share, credited against the county tax, while some cities add a larger tax on top. The county recorder collects the tax when the deed is recorded. State law assigns responsibility to a person who signs or benefits from the deed, though the purchase agreement can allocate the cost between buyer and seller. Some transfers are exempt. Escrow or the title company should confirm the applicable city tax and taxable amount.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the county documentary transfer tax and any city transfer tax.
This does not pay the seller’s mortgage, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes. Those amounts remain separate for the title and closing process.
Sources: California Revenue and Taxation Code section 11911, section 11912 and section 11931.
Local estate and deed help
If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one. These Solano County offices provide routes for probate, property records, assessment, and property-tax questions.
Solano County Superior Court, Probate Division
The Probate Division contact route is the Hall of Justice, 600 Union Avenue, Fairfield, CA 94533. The court’s filing instructions also list a drop box at the Vallejo branch, 321 Tuolumne Street, Vallejo, CA 94590. Check the current filing instructions before relying on a filing method.
Solano County Assessor/Recorder
The Assessor handles assessment and parcel information. The Recorder maintains official real-property records, including transactions, liens, easements, and map filings. The county office is at 675 Texas Street, Suite 2700, Fairfield, CA 94533.
Solano County Tax Collector
The county route for secured and supplemental property-tax billing and collection. The Tax Collector is at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1900, Fairfield, CA 94533.
Tax Collector →Questions and contact
Questions about selling an inherited Vallejo house
Can an inherited Vallejo house be sold before probate is finished?
Often, yes, but the court-appointed personal representative (executor or administrator) is the one who can sign for the estate. With full authority, the representative can generally sell without a confirmation hearing after giving heirs and beneficiaries at least 15 days’ notice of the proposed action; an objection sends the sale into court supervision. A sale under limited authority needs court supervision and confirmation.
Who can sign for an inherited house?
The court-appointed personal representative (executor or administrator) signs for the estate. 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.
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. 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.
Could a spouse or heir use a simpler California court procedure?
Some surviving spouses or heirs may qualify for a spousal property petition or another simpler procedure. For deaths on or after April 1, 2025, a primary-residence petition may be available for a home worth up to $750,000. The California Courts explain when formal probate may not be needed; the actual estate and property determine eligibility.
Do I need to clear out belongings or repair the house first?
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. Tell us what the family wants to keep so the written terms can say what stays with the house.
Can I sign if I live outside California?
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 transfer tax applies when a California house sells?
California counties charge documentary transfer tax at 55 cents for each $500 of value, or fraction of $500 ($1.10 per $1,000), when taxable consideration is over $100. A city may receive a credited share of the county rate, and some cities add a larger tax. Escrow should confirm the taxable amount and any city tax. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including the county documentary transfer tax and any city transfer tax. This does not pay the seller’s mortgage, liens, back taxes, or share of current property taxes.
How soon can I get a written offer?
We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You receive written offer terms before you commit, and closing is through a title company.
Talk through the inherited Vallejo house
Call 888-274-5006 or send the property address. You can ask questions before deciding whether to accept an offer.
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Tell us where the house is and what estate documents you have.