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. Keep the belongings your family wants; the rest can stay with the house.
Property taxes, utilities, insurance, and upkeep can keep costing money while the house is in the estate.
What happens next
- We start with a conversation about the house, its contents, your timing, and what you know about the estate.
- We talk through the property's condition and the estate's stage, then review the property with you.
- You get a written offer and written terms before you commit, and we close through a title company.
Close as fast as 7 days when title and closing details allow.
Any mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate.
No fees. No agent commissions when you sell to us.
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 what you might keep from an as-is sale or a listing with the Yakima home-sale net-proceeds calculator.
Open the Yakima home-sale net-proceeds calculator →Washington estate rules, taxes, and who can sign
In Washington, the person appointed to handle the estate—the personal representative—may sell estate real property without a court order if they have valid nonintervention powers. Without those powers, a court order is generally required unless another law allows the sale. See RCW 11.68.090 and RCW 11.56.010.
Not sure? Call us — we'll sort it out with you.
The Washington Department of Revenue says the seller generally pays real estate excise tax (REET). The state portion is graduated by taxable selling price and classification, and local REET is added, so the amount depends on the property location and transaction. The settlement agent confirms the current rate, any exemption, and amount. See the Department of Revenue's real estate excise tax information.
Any mortgage, liens, back taxes, and your share of current property taxes remain separate. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Washington real estate excise tax.
Yakima County estate, court, deed, and tax offices
Yakima County Clerk of Superior Court
Contact the Clerk for Yakima County wills, probate, and guardianship information. Office: 128 N 2nd Street, Room 323, Yakima, WA 98901; 509-574-1430.
Open the official office website →Yakima County Superior Court
Contact the court about a superior-court matter in Yakima County. Office: 128 N 2nd Street, Room 314, Yakima, WA 98901; 509-574-2710.
Open the official office website →Yakima County Auditor Recording Division
Contact the Recording Division about deed recording and recorded documents. Office: 128 N 2nd Street, Room 117, Yakima, WA 98901; 509-574-1400.
Open the official office website →Yakima County Treasurer
Contact the Treasurer about the property-tax account. Office: 128 N 2nd Street, Room 115, Yakima, WA 98901; Tax Division: 509-574-2800.
Open the official office website →If you need an estate attorney, we can help you find one.
What our sellers say
“The house in Allentown was sitting empty for 2 years after my dad passed. getting code violations from the city. sold it to them for cash, no cleanup needed.”
“Probate is a nightmare. i live in texas so trying to sell my uncles house out of state was stressing me out. called these guys and they just handled it. wire hit my account yesterday. highly recommend.”
“inherited my parents place and it was packed with junk. didnt want to deal with it. they gave me a fair cash price and took it.”
More Yakima seller information
Questions about selling an inherited Yakima house
Can an inherited house in Washington be sold before probate is finished?
Yes, sometimes. A personal representative appointed to handle the estate may sell estate real property without a court order when they have valid nonintervention powers. Without those powers, Washington generally requires a court order unless another law allows the sale.
Who can sign to sell an inherited house?
The person appointed to handle the estate—the personal representative—can sign for the estate when they have authority to sell its property. In Washington, valid nonintervention powers can allow that sale without a court order.
Do I have to put the inherited house in my own name first?
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.
What tax is due when a house is sold in Washington?
Washington calls its transfer tax real estate excise tax (REET). The seller generally pays it. The state portion is graduated by taxable selling price and classification, and local REET is added, so the amount depends on the property location and transaction. The settlement agent confirms the current rate, any exemption, and amount. A mortgage, liens, back taxes, and the seller’s share of current property taxes are separate. When you sell to us, we pay the closing costs, including Washington real estate excise tax.
Do I have to clear out or repair the inherited house?
We buy houses as-is, in any condition — no repairs, no cleaning, no cleanout required to sell to us. Keep the belongings your family wants; the rest can stay with the house.
Can I sell if I live outside Washington?
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.
When will I get a written cash offer?
We'll give you a written cash offer within 24 hours.
Talk through the property or ask for an offer
You can call with the property address and whatever you know about the estate.
Prefer to talk? Call 888-274-5006.