Inherited a house in San Antonio? You have options.
Keep it, rent it, or sell it. The choice is yours, and there is no rush to decide today. Here is how selling an inherited house usually works, how probate fits in, and how a direct as-is sale compares. Plain language, no pressure.
Free, private, no obligation. Offers come to you in writing.
Your options with an inherited house
There is no single right answer. It depends on the condition of the house, what is owed on it, who inherited it, and what you want to do.
Keep it
Move in, or rent it out. This can work well if the house is in good shape and you can cover the taxes, insurance and upkeep.
Sell with an agent
You may get a higher price, but expect repairs, cleaning out, showings, agent commissions and waiting for a buyer to be approved.
Sell directly to a cash buyer
We buy as-is, so there are no repairs, no cleaning out and no showings, and no agent commissions. You pick the closing date.
Wait and see
Waiting has costs too: property taxes, insurance, utilities and upkeep keep adding up, and an empty house can lose value or attract problems.
How selling to us works
Simple, and you stay in control the whole way.
- Tell us about the house. Use the short form or call. The address, the condition and who inherited it is plenty to start.
- A real person follows up the same day. We ask a few questions about the situation and any liens, back taxes or a mortgage.
- You get a clear written offer if it makes sense. No fees to look at it, and you can always say no.
- You choose the closing date. From a few days to a few months, depending on your timeline and the title work. A title company handles the paperwork.
We are a home buying company, not an attorney, lender or government agency. We will tell you honestly if selling to us is not your best move.
How probate fits in (the basics)
Probate is the court process that legally passes a person's property to their heirs. Whether you need it, and who is allowed to sign a sale, depends on the details.
- It depends on the situation. A will, how the title is held, whether there is a mortgage, and the size of the estate can all change what is needed.
- Who can sign matters. Usually the person with legal authority for the estate, or every heir with an ownership interest, has to agree and sign. A probate attorney or a title company can tell you who that is for your house.
- Timing varies. Some estates move quickly and some take much longer. We can often plan a closing around the legal steps.
- You do not have to figure it out alone. Tell us what you know. We will say plainly whether we can work with your situation and what the next step is.
General information only, not legal advice. For your specific case, talk with a licensed Texas probate attorney.
Situations we can often work with
Inherited houses come with complications. Many of these are fine for a direct, as-is sale.
Heirs who live out of town
You do not have to be in San Antonio to sell. We can work with your schedule and with remote signing where the title company allows it.
Several heirs
When siblings or family members share the house, it can be easier to sell and split the proceeds than to manage it together.
A house that needs work
Old, outdated, damaged or full of belongings. We buy as-is and you do not have to clean out or fix anything.
Back taxes or liens
Taxes owed or a lien on the house can usually be paid from the sale at closing. Tell us what you know and we will look at it.
A mortgage still on it
If there is a loan, it generally gets paid off at closing from the sale. We will look at what is owed and tell you honestly what is possible.
Tenants or a vacant house
Occupied or empty, tell us the situation. A vacant house is costing you every month, and we can often move on a timeline that fits.
What helps us give you a straight answer
You do not need all of this to get started. Share what you have:
- The address and a short description of the condition.
- Whether there is a will, and who inherited the house.
- Whether anyone lives in it now, or it is vacant.
- Anything you know about a mortgage, back taxes or liens.
- Your timeline: do you need to move fast, or do you want more time?
Want a straight answer about the house?
Tell us about the property. A real person looks at your situation and gives you a clear written offer if it makes sense. No fees, no pressure, and you can always say no.
Questions people ask
Do I need to finish probate before I can sell?
It depends on the will, how the title is held and the situation. A probate attorney or a title company can tell you what is needed for your house. We can often plan the closing around the legal steps.
Can we sell if there are several heirs?
Usually everyone with an ownership interest has to agree and sign, or one person with legal authority for the estate signs. A probate attorney or title company can confirm who that is. Many families find a sale easier than sharing a house.
The house needs repairs. Do I have to fix it first?
No. We buy as-is, so there are no repairs and no cleaning out. Leave what you do not want.
Is there a fee, or do I pay commissions?
No fee to ask, and no agent commissions when you sell directly to us. Every offer we make comes to you in writing, and you can say no at any time.
How fast can you close?
You choose the closing date, from a few days to a few months. The legal and title steps can affect timing, and we will tell you what to expect.
What if there is a mortgage or back taxes?
Those are generally paid from the sale proceeds at closing. Tell us what you know and we will look at the numbers and tell you honestly what is possible.