Do I need to clean it out or make repairs?

Not for an as-is or cash sale — you can leave what you don't want. For a traditional sale we'll only do what pays back.

What if multiple heirs disagree?

I keep everyone equally informed and work from a documented value, which usually takes the emotion out of the decision.

How long does probate take in Texas?

Often several months to a year depending on the estate; we build the plan around your timeline.

Selling through a life change

Selling an Inherited Home, Made Simple

Inheriting a home usually arrives with grief, distance, and a to-do list nobody asked for. Before anything can be sold there's one question to settle — where the estate sits in probate, and whether the court still has to authorize a sale. After that you have a real choice: top dollar with some prep and a normal listing timeline, or a fast as-is close where you leave behind whatever you don't want. There's no clock on this except the one you set.

Compare every option

Inheriting a home often comes with grief, distance, and a to-do list you didn't ask for. I'll walk you through what probate requires and the simplest path to sell — at your pace, no pressure.

Paths forward

Your options

More than one way through this — here's what fits situations like yours.

Traditional sale

The most money, with some prep and a normal listing timeline.

As-is / cash sale

Fast, with no repairs and no cleanout — sell exactly as it sits.

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Light updates first

Only if the numbers clearly justify it.

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The process

How I help

01
We confirm where you are in probate — and whether the court still needs to authorize a sale.
02
I value the home and lay out your options.
03
We handle cleanout and repairs only if they're worth it.
04
I market and sell, coordinating with the estate's attorney or executor.

Straight talk

What to keep in mind

The will and executor/court authorization usually need to be in place before closing — I'll help you confirm.
Texas probate can run several months; we plan around it.
Ask the estate's attorney or CPA about tax basis — I coordinate, I don't give tax advice.

Homes sold: 175+Homes sold
In closed sales: $54M+In closed sales
Texas markets served: 2Texas markets served
Counties served today: 6Counties served today

A real track record across Greater Houston — and an honest read on your situation before you decide anything.

Questions, answered

Frequently asked questions

Sometimes, with court authorization — it depends on the estate. I'll help you find out where you stand.

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