Selling a House in Probate

We help family members simplify the challenging probate of a deceased person’s estate by quickly converting real estate assets into cash.

With our service, you can:

Receive a fast, no-obligation cash offer for the property in the person's estate.
Sell as-is and close quickly, speeding up the distribution of estate assets.
Skip all repairs, showings, and commissions so more money goes to family members.
Avoid buyer financing delays. Our cash-for-property process provides certainty, whether there's a legal will or in cases of intestate estates.

Sell Your Home for Cash

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Why Real Estate Enters the Probate Process

A home becomes a probate asset when the decedent’s assets aren’t placed in a living trust or held in joint ownership with rights of survivorship. In most states, the probate court must:

Verify a valid will (or appoint an administrator if there isn’t one).
Issue legal power—Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration—authorizing you to act.
Ensure outstanding debts, estate taxes, and court costs are paid before distributing assets to heirs.

Selling a house in probate satisfies creditors, prevents costly maintenance, and lets beneficiaries receive their inheritance sooner.

iBuyHomes: Probate Sale Specialists Since 2001

For more than two decades, iBuyHomes has purchased 2,000+ probate properties across the U.S. Our A+ BBB rating, zero-pressure approach, and partnerships with probate lawyers and title companies mean you get:

Full transparency. A line-item breakdown comparing our offer with fair-market listing costs.
No legal surprises. We coordinate with your attorney or the probate division clerk for required court approval.
Guaranteed to close. Our funds are wired; there’s no risk the lender or servicer will back out.

How to Sell a Probate House in 4 Clear Steps

Start the Probate Case. File the necessary papers and the original will with the court to begin probate proceedings.
Get Authority to Sell. The court will grant you legal power to sell the property.
Accept a Cash Offer. Provide us with the appraisal and proof of your authority, and we’ll send a purchase agreement right away.
Close & Distribute Funds. After final court approval, we pay off any debts and deposit the cash proceeds into the estate’s bank accounts for distribution.

What Makes a Cash Probate Sale Stress-Free

As-Is Purchase. No repairs or inspections; we buy even if the roof leaks.
Zero Commissions or Upfront Fees. You avoid the 6 % agent fee and pricey clean-outs.
Fast Court Packet. We provide the purchase agreement, appraisal addendum, and buyer declarations that your probate court wants.
Flexible Closing Date. Need 30 days for a surviving spouse to relocate? No problem.
Clear Communication. One dedicated transaction coordinator answers all phone calls and emails—no bouncing between other parties.

Executor’s Decision Matrix

When you’re having trouble making deadlines or heirs prefer speed, a cash offer wins every time.

Option	Timeline	Costs	Court Involvement	Risk to Estate
Traditional Listing	60–120+ days	Repairs, 6% commission	Petition to confirm the sale	Financed buyers may cancel
Overbid Auction	90+ days	Auctioneer fee	Mandatory confirmation hearing	Lower final price
Cash Sale to iBuyHomes	14–30 days	$0 repairs, $0 commission	Streamlined approval	Guaranteed funds

Avoid These Probate Sale Mistakes

Signing with unlicensed “probate specialists.” Demand credentials; many charge a hefty fee to “help” but simply flip the contract.
Assuming you can avoid probate on jointly-owned property without paperwork—state law differs.
Ignoring unpaid taxes or utility liens. They cloud title and stall closing.
Falling for “overbid” foreclosure rescue scams. Verify all potential buyers through the court and a private attorney.

Where the Money Goes After Closing

Mortgage lender payoff (if any)
Estate taxes and court costs
Outstanding debts—credit cards, medical bills, personal loans
Distribution of remaining property value to heirs per the will or intestacy law

Because iBuyHomes covers standard closing charges, every extra dollar moves to step 4 rather than optional expenses.

Our Sellers Recommend ibuyhomes to Friends and Family

Navigating a Probate House Sale? We Can Help.

What is probate, and why is it required for a house?

Probate is the formal legal process (probate administration) that happens after a person dies to manage and distribute the deceased person’s assets. For most estates, this process is required to pay debts and legally transfer ownership of a house and other property to the rightful heirs.

When can I sell a house during the probate process?

The person named as the estate’s personal representative (or executor named in a will) can typically enter a sale agreement once the court grants them legal authority. This often happens before the entire probate process is complete, allowing you to fulfill his or her duties more efficiently.

Does the house go through probate if there's a surviving owner?

Not always. If the deceased person owned the property with a surviving owner as “joint tenants,” it usually passes to them automatically, avoiding the process called probate. If owned differently, it will likely be subject to probate.

How do you handle mortgages or liens on the property?

If the person who recently died had a mortgage or liens, our expert team handles it. We work directly with lenders to ensure all of the deceased’s assets are cleared at closing, which means no extra work for you.

How fast can you buy a probate house?

Once the personal representative is approved by the court, we can close in as few as 14 days. While some states have a simplified probate process for smaller estates, selling directly for cash is always a faster way to settle the estate, even though different laws apply in each area.

Will I owe capital gains tax on an inherited house?

When a testator dies, the property’s value is typically “stepped up” to its value at the date of death. This significantly reduces or even eliminates capital gains tax if you sell quickly. This treatment can differ from other assets

Ready to Stop Foreclosure Fast?

Call 866-989-1746 or fill out our quick form to receive your no-obligation cash offer within minutes and keep foreclosure off your record—the iBuyHomes way.