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. You can tell us which belongings you want to keep; the written terms can say what stays with the house.
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Property taxes, utilities, insurance, and upkeep can keep costing money while you decide what to do with the house.
What happens next
- Tell us the West Union property address and what you know about the house and estate.
- We talk through the condition, contents, access, and timing that matter to you.
- We give written cash offers in 24 hours. You see the written offer and terms before you commit.
- If you choose to proceed, the sale closes through a title company, which coordinates the closing documents and title work.
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.
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 West Union home-sale net-proceeds calculator. Its estimates are not a property-specific offer or closing statement.
Open the West Union home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Ohio estate rules, taxes, and who can sign
Usually, an inherited house can be sold before probate is finished. If the will gives the executor power to sell, the appointed executor can sign without a court order to sell under Ohio Rev. Code § 2113.39.
If the will does not give that power, another option may avoid a court sale. Unless the will forbids it, the surviving spouse and all beneficiaries named in the will—or all heirs if there is no will—give written consent and file those consents with the probate court. The sale price must be at least 80% of the house’s appraised value in the approved inventory. This option is not available if the surviving spouse or any beneficiary or heir is under 18. See Ohio Rev. Code § 2127.011.
If the former owner recorded a transfer-on-death designation, the house may pass outside probate. The named beneficiary records an affidavit and can sell as an owner under Ohio Rev. Code §§ 5302.22 and 5302.222 ( designation and affidavit).
Ohio charges a conveyance fee when a house sells. State law requires $1 per $1,000 of the price, and the county may add up to $3 per $1,000 (Ohio Rev. Code §§ 319.54 and 322.02). Ask the Adams County Auditor for the current amount of the Ohio conveyance fee. When you sell to us, we pay it.
When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs. That does not pay your mortgage, liens, back taxes, or your share of current property taxes.
Local estate, fee, and deed offices
Adams County Probate Court is the local estate-court contact. The Auditor handles conveyance-fee questions; the Recorder handles deed recording, and the Treasurer answers property-tax payment questions. If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
Adams County Probate Court
Local court information for estate matters.
110 West Main St., Room 221, West Union, OH 45693 · (937) 544-2921 ext. 3
Adams County Auditor
Assessment, tax-list, and parcel-search questions, including the county conveyance-fee amount.
110 West Main St., Room 104, West Union, OH 45693 · (937) 544-2364
Adams County Treasurer
Property-tax payment and balance questions.
110 West Main St., Room 138, West Union, OH 45693 · (937) 544-2317
Adams County Recorder
Deed recording and recorded-document questions; the Auditor is the county contact for conveyance-fee questions.
110 West Main St., Room 133, West Union, OH 45693 · (937) 544-5051 or (937) 544-2513
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Questions about selling an inherited West Union house
Can an inherited Ohio house be sold before probate is finished?
Often, yes. If the will gives the appointed executor power to sell, the executor can sign without a court order to sell under Ohio Rev. Code § 2113.39. If it does not, a written-consent route may be available unless the will forbids it; the surviving spouse and all beneficiaries named in the will—or all heirs if there is no will—must consent in writing and file the consents with probate court. The price must be at least 80% of the house’s appraised value in the approved inventory, and the route is unavailable if the surviving spouse or any beneficiary or heir is under 18 (Ohio Rev. Code § 2127.011).
Who can sign for an inherited house in Ohio?
The appointed executor may sign without a court order when the will grants the power to sell. Otherwise, a statutory written-consent route or a recorded transfer-on-death designation may apply. A title company or qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for this estate.
Does the house have to be put in my name before it can be sold?
Not always. You can sell in the estate’s name once the estate is opened — no need to put the house in your own name first. The title company or a qualified attorney can confirm who has authority to sign for the estate.
Do I have to clear out or repair the inherited house?
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.
Which Adams County office answers conveyance-fee questions?
Contact the Adams County Auditor for the amount that applies to a property. The Recorder handles deeds and recorded documents, not the conveyance fee.
Can I sell the house from outside Ohio?
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 property or ask for an offer
Call 888-274-5006 or use the form above to tell us about the house.