We buy inherited houses in Texas, as-is, for cash, on whatever timeline works for you. No repairs. No agent commissions. No waiting on a buyer to get financing. Just a straightforward offer and a clear path forward.
1. We Help Texas Families Sell Inherited Property in Any Situation
No two inherited properties are exactly alike. Some families have everything sorted out and just want to close quickly. Others are still in the middle of probate, dealing with unpaid taxes, or managing disagreements between heirs.
We work with all of it. Here's a short list of situations we handle every week:
- Properties still in probate or waiting on executor authority
- Homes that need major repairs or haven't been touched in years
- Estates with multiple heirs who live in different states
- Properties with back taxes, liens, or an existing mortgage
- Families who simply want a fast, clean resolution and to move on
We've helped families in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, and towns across rural Texas. The common thread isn't the property type or the situation. It's that people want it handled fairly and without unnecessary hassle.
2. Selling an Inherited House Currently in Texas Probate
Probate is the legal process Texas courts use to settle an estate. It validates the will (if there is one), pays off debts, and authorizes the transfer of assets to heirs. For most inherited real estate in Texas, you have to go through it before you can sell.
There are two main types of probate in Texas:
Independent Administration
This is the more common route. The executor can manage the estate with minimal court oversight, which means less time and lower legal costs. Most Texas wills are set up this way.
Dependent Administration
This requires court approval for major decisions, including selling real estate. It's slower and more expensive, and usually happens when there's no will or heirs are disputing things.
How long does probate actually take in Texas?
Most Texas probate cases wrap up in 6 to 12 months under independent administration. If things get complicated, like a contested will or missing heirs, it can stretch to two years or more. Property taxes keep accruing the whole time.
If your estate qualifies, there are ways to skip full probate entirely. A Small Estate Affidavit works for estates under $75,000. An Affidavit of Heirship, signed by two unrelated witnesses who knew the deceased, can establish your legal right to sell without going through formal probate at all.
We've also worked with families to buy properties mid-probate, with court approval. If that's your situation, we can work alongside your probate attorney to keep things moving.
3. Cash Buyers for Inherited Homes That Need Repairs or Updates in Texas
A lot of inherited homes in Texas have been in the family for decades. They were well-loved, but they haven't been updated since the 1980s. Sometimes they've sat vacant for a year or two after a loved one passed.
Getting a house like that ready for a traditional listing isn't cheap. Depending on what's needed, you could be looking at $30,000 to $80,000 in work before a conventional buyer would even consider it.
We skip all of that. We buy homes in their current condition, no matter what that looks like:
- Foundation problems or structural issues
- Outdated kitchens, bathrooms, electrical, or plumbing
- Fire damage, water damage, or mold
- Homes that need a full cleanout
- Properties that have been sitting vacant for years
You don't need to fix anything or clean anything out. Make your offer, and we handle the rest, including removing belongings if that's helpful.
4. How to Sell an Inherited Property When Multiple Heirs Can't Agree
This is one of the most common situations we see. A parent passes away, leaves the house to three kids, and suddenly everyone has a different opinion about what to do with it. One wants to sell. One wants to rent it out. One isn't returning calls.
The longer this drags on, the more it costs. Property taxes don't pause. The mortgage doesn't pause. And the stress on the family keeps building.
What happens if heirs can't agree?
In Texas, any single heir can file a partition action and ask a judge to order a forced sale. The proceeds get split proportionally. It works, but it takes time and the legal fees come out of everyone's share.
Selling to a cash buyer is often the solution everyone can actually get behind:
- There's no debate over which agent to use or what repairs to do
- The offer is concrete, so heirs know exactly what their share looks like
- Closing quickly means no more holding costs eating into the proceeds
- A mediator or estate attorney can help if one heir is being difficult
We've been through enough of these situations to know they require patience. We're comfortable working alongside estate attorneys and family mediators to get everyone to the finish line.
5. We Buy Inherited Houses from Out-of-State Heirs Who Can't Manage Texas Property
Inheriting a house in Texas when you live somewhere else is genuinely hard to manage. You can't drive by to check on it. You're not there to deal with a busted pipe or a notice from the city. Every month it sits vacant, it costs you money.
Property taxes in Texas are high, some of the highest in the country. Add in homeowners insurance, any outstanding mortgage payments, utility bills to keep the pipes from freezing, and basic lawn maintenance to avoid code violations, and you're spending real money on a property you're not using.
We make selling completely remote. Here's what that looks like in practice:
- All paperwork is handled electronically
- We send a mobile notary to wherever you are
- We cover the cost of heirship affidavits and title work
- We manage the property in Texas from contract to close
- Proceeds are wired directly to your account
You don't need to get on a plane. You don't need to hire a property manager in the meantime. A lot of out-of-state heirs tell us that just knowing someone is handling things on the ground in Texas takes an enormous amount of weight off.
6. Sell Inherited Property With Outstanding Taxes, Liens, or Mortgages in Texas
Financial complications on inherited property are incredibly common. A parent might have fallen behind on taxes. There might be a reverse mortgage, a contractor lien, or old debts that attached to the property over the years.
None of that means you can't sell. It just means you need a buyer who knows how to handle it.
Property taxes: Texas property taxes average around 1.25% of appraised value per year, and delinquent balances earn penalties and interest every month. At closing, any back taxes get paid directly from the sale proceeds. You typically don't need to come up with money out of pocket.
Liens: Mechanic's liens, judgment liens, HOA liens. All of them need to be cleared before a clean title can transfer. We research every lien on the property, negotiate with lienholders, and cover the cost of getting releases. That's included in our process, not a surprise at closing.
Existing mortgages: If there's still a loan on the house, the remaining balance gets paid off at closing from the sale proceeds. If you're worried the balance is close to or above what the house is worth, we can talk through the options with you.
One of the biggest advantages of selling to a cash buyer when a property has financial complications is that there's no lender on our end. No appraisal requirements. No financing contingencies. No deal falling apart because a bank got cold feet.
7. Fast Cash Offers for Families Who Need to Settle a Texas Estate Quickly
Sometimes the timeline is urgent. Maybe the estate has a mortgage that's at risk of going into default. Maybe heirs are in town for just a week and everyone wants to sign and be done. Maybe you've just been carrying this for too long and you need it to be over.
Here's how our process works:
No agent commissions. No repair costs. No fees hidden in the fine print. What we offer is what you receive, minus any taxes or liens resolved at closing.
A quick note on taxes: Texas has no state estate tax and no state inheritance tax. Federal estate tax only kicks in for estates above $13.61 million, so most heirs won't touch it. For capital gains, the stepped-up basis rule usually works in your favor: if you sell the home close to its appraised value at the time of death, you may owe very little. Talk to a CPA for advice specific to your situation.
8. Help for Executors & Estate Administrators Managing Complex Texas Probate Sales
Being named executor is an honor, but it's also a real job. You're responsible for acting in the best interests of all beneficiaries, settling debts, and following Texas probate law, often while dealing with your own grief on top of it.
Texas gives independent executors broad authority to sell real estate without court approval in most cases. That's helpful. But when heirs are feuding, the title has issues, or the property is in rough shape, the real estate piece can become the hardest part of closing an estate.
Here's how we make that easier:
- We work directly with your probate attorney throughout the process
- We provide any documentation needed for court filings when a sale requires judge approval
- We handle all due diligence, so you don't need to coordinate inspectors, appraisers, or contractors
- We can work around estate settlement deadlines
- We have experience with dependent administration sales, contested estates, and clouded titles
Your job is to close the estate properly. Our job is to make the real estate part of that as easy as possible.
9. How Our Texas Inherited Property Cash Buying Process Works
Here's exactly what happens from first call to closing day:
10. What Texas Families Say About Selling Their Inherited Home to Us
We've worked with families across Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin, and smaller communities all across Texas. These are some of the things they've shared with us:
"We had five siblings who hadn't spoken in years. They helped us get everyone on the same page and close in three weeks. I honestly didn't think it was possible."— Estate of a Bexar County homeowner
"I was managing my mother's estate from Seattle. They handled everything on the ground in Houston. I signed electronically and the wire hit my account two weeks later."— Out-of-state heir, Harris County
"The house had been vacant for two years and had serious mold issues. No traditional buyer would touch it. They bought it as-is, paid off the back taxes, and we were done."— Executor, Travis County
11. Frequently Asked Questions About Selling an Inherited House in Texas
Do I have to wait for probate to finish before I can sell?
Usually, yes. Probate has to be complete (or at least far enough along) before a clean title can transfer to a buyer. That said, there are exceptions. Texas allows probate sales with court approval in some situations. And for qualifying estates, tools like the Affidavit of Heirship or Small Estate Affidavit can sometimes skip the formal probate process entirely.
Do all the heirs have to agree?
For a voluntary sale, yes. If heirs can't agree, any one of them can file a partition action in Texas court, which can force a sale and split the proceeds. A mediator can usually get everyone aligned before it ever reaches that point.
Will I owe capital gains tax?
Texas doesn't have a state capital gains tax. On the federal side, the stepped-up basis rule typically resets the home's cost basis to its value at the date of death. If you sell near that value, you likely owe little or nothing. Talk to a CPA to be sure.
What if the home has back taxes or liens?
Those get resolved at closing using the sale proceeds. You don't have to come up with money upfront. The title company pays off what's owed and sends you the remainder.
What if there was no will?
You can still sell. Texas has several options for estates without a will, including Affidavit of Heirship and intestate probate. We've helped plenty of families in this situation.
How fast can you actually close?
If title is clear or can be cleared quickly, we can close in as little as two weeks. Most inherited property sales close in 30 to 45 days, depending on where probate stands and how many liens need to be resolved.
Do you buy in smaller Texas cities, not just Houston or Dallas?
Yes. We buy inherited properties all over Texas, including smaller cities and rural counties. If the property is in Texas, we want to hear from you.