Selling an inherited house in Waco, TX

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 take the belongings you want to keep; the written terms can address what remains in the house.

Property taxes, insurance, utilities, upkeep, and a mortgage if one remains can add to the carrying costs while an estate is being handled. If you want to compare a sale, you can ask about the house as it is; you do not have to clear belongings or make repairs before asking about an offer.

What happens next

1. Tell us the address, what you know about the house and its contents, and where things stand with the estate.
2. We talk through the property and your questions, then give you a written offer and written terms before you commit.
3. If you choose to proceed, a title company handles closing and reviews the title and estate documents needed 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.

Texas estate rules and taxes

Texas law says a person’s property passes at death to the people named in the will, or to the heirs if there is no will, subject to the person’s debts. That does not by itself tell you who can sign a deed; the estate path and its documents matter.

Independent administration

An independent executor or administrator can sell without first asking the judge. The court-issued letters show the appointment. A power of sale in the will or appointment order can establish sale authority; when neither does, Texas law allows a recorded sworn affidavit saying the sale is necessary or advisable for a purpose permitted by the statute. The title company reviews the letters and authority for the actual estate.

Dependent administration

In a dependent administration, the court stays in charge. The house cannot be sold without a court order, and the judge must approve the sale before the deed is signed.

No will, no probate, or a muniment of title

If there is no will, the heirs can agree to have an independent administrator appointed and give that person power to sell. If there is no probate, the heirs usually all sign the deed, and the title company decides what proof of heirship it needs, such as an affidavit of heirship.

If there is a will and the only unpaid debts are a mortgage or other liens on real estate, a court may admit the will as a muniment of title. No executor is appointed; the court order lets the people named in the will deal with the property. This generally must be requested within four years of the death.

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.

Transfer tax and closing costs

Texas has no state, county, or city real-estate transfer tax. A deed is signed before a notary and recorded with the county clerk. Recording fees are charged by the page, not by the sale price; ask the McLennan County Clerk for current fees and document requirements.

When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. Your mortgage, liens, back taxes, and share of current property taxes are separate.

Local estate and deed help in Waco and McLennan County

Census geography places Waco city in McLennan County. That is municipal orientation, not a parcel-specific county, title, or venue conclusion. The county court directory, County Clerk, and appraisal district serve different questions, so match the office to the property and record you need.

If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.