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. We can take the house with its contents in place, so you do not have to haul belongings away first.
Carrying costs such as property taxes, utilities, insurance, and upkeep can continue while the estate owns the house.
What happens next
- Tell us about the property and what you know about the estate.
- We talk through the house, its condition and contents, and the timing you have in mind.
- We give you the written offer and terms before you decide whether to sell.
- If you choose to proceed, a title company handles 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.
What you keep
Compare your own assumptions for an as-is sale and a listing with the Waynesburg home-sale net-proceeds calculator.
Open the Waynesburg home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Pennsylvania estate rules and taxes
In most Pennsylvania estates, the executor can sell the house without going to court under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3351. If the will leaves the house to one specific person, that person signs too.
Letters testamentary or letters of administration are the papers from the county Register of Wills that show who can sign for the estate. You can call us before you have them in hand.
If the executor is not authorized to sell under Pennsylvania law or the will, the executor can ask the county Orphans' Court for permission to sell under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3353, including property specifically left to someone. The court decides whether the sale is desirable for the estate's administration and distribution. A missing signature alone does not mean the court will approve a sale.
Pennsylvania inheritance tax depends on who inherits. The rates in the state's current guidance are:
| Who inherits | Pennsylvania inheritance tax |
|---|---|
| Spouse | 0% |
| Parent inheriting from a child age 21 or younger | 0% |
| Child age 21 or younger inheriting from a parent who died in 2020 or later | 0% |
| Children, grandchildren, and other direct descendants | 4.5% |
| Brothers and sisters | 12% |
| Most other heirs | 15% |
The tax is owed from the date of death. Paying within three months takes 5% off, and it becomes late after nine months. Read Pennsylvania Revenue's inheritance-tax guidance.
When you sell to us, we pay the transfer tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Greene County estate and deed offices
Greene County's Register & Recorder provides the county Register of Wills and Recorder of Deeds services. These offices are in Waynesburg Borough; county and borough offices handle different records.
Greene County Register of Wills
The county handles estate filings and appointments. Proceedings are by appointment; call for current intake steps. 10 East High Street, 1st Floor, Room 100, Waynesburg, PA 15370 · 724-852-5284.
Open Greene County Register & Recorder information →Greene County Recorder of Deeds
The county office handles deed and real-estate recording information. 10 East High Street, 1st Floor, Room 100, Waynesburg, PA 15370 · 724-852-5369.
Open Greene County Register & Recorder information →If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Questions about selling an inherited Waynesburg house
Can I sell the inherited house without putting it in my own name?
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.
Who can sign to sell a Pennsylvania inherited house?
In most estates, the executor can sell the house without going to court under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3351. Letters testamentary or letters of administration from the county Register of Wills show who can sign. If the will leaves the house to one specific person, that person signs too.
What Pennsylvania inheritance tax could apply?
Pennsylvania inheritance tax depends on who inherits: 0% for a spouse; 0% for a parent inheriting from a child age 21 or younger; 0% for a child age 21 or younger inheriting from a parent who died in 2020 or later; 4.5% for direct descendants; 12% for brothers and sisters; and 15% for most other heirs. The tax is owed from the date of death; paying within three months takes 5% off, and it becomes late after nine months.
Who pays the transfer tax when I sell to you?
When you sell to us, we pay the transfer tax. Mortgage balances, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes are separate.
Do I need to clean out or repair the inherited house?
Sell an inherited house without cleanout, repairs, or hauling away a lifetime of belongings — we take it as it is.
Can I sell from outside Pennsylvania?
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.
Talk through the inherited property
You can call with what you know about the house and estate. You do not need to have the letters in hand before starting a conversation.
Prefer to talk? Call 888-274-5006.
We give written cash offers in 24 hours.
Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.