DispoKey

    Inherited a house? Sell it as-is, even in probate

    You don't have to empty a lifetime of belongings or fix a dated house to sell it. We buy inherited homes as they are and work with the executor and the court.

    • No repairs or cleaning
    • No agent commissions
    • Funds held by title

    The short answer

    DispoKey buys inherited houses for cash in any condition, including during probate, working with the executor or administrator and the probate attorney so the estate can sell as-is and divide the proceeds between heirs.

    What weighs on you

    We hear this every week

    Carrying costs never stop

    Taxes, insurance and utilities are due whether anyone lives there or not.

    Vacant homes attract trouble

    Break-ins, burst pipes and code violations.

    Family tension

    Splitting a house is harder than splitting cash.

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    Side by side

    Your options, honestly compared

    Most homeowners pick

    Direct sale with DispoKey

    Cleanout needed
    No — leave everything
    Repairs
    None
    Estate's out-of-pocket cost
    None
    Easy to split between heirs
    Yes — one cash number
    Out-of-state friendly
    Remote signing available

    Keep & rent it

    Cleanout needed
    Yes
    Repairs
    To make it rentable
    Estate's out-of-pocket cost
    Ongoing
    Easy to split between heirs
    No
    Out-of-state friendly
    Hard

    Fix up and list

    Cleanout needed
    Yes
    Repairs
    To make it marketable
    Estate's out-of-pocket cost
    Repairs + carrying + commission
    Easy to split between heirs
    Eventually
    Out-of-state friendly
    Usually needs visits

    How it works

    Four calm steps, at your pace

      1

      Confirm who can sign

      Executor, administrator, or all heirs — we'll check what title needs.

      2

      As-is cash offer

      Based on the house today. No cleanout required.

      3

      Court approval if needed

      Some probate courts must confirm the sale; we wait for it.

      4

      Close remotely

      Mobile notary or e-signing so no one has to fly in.

    Can you sell a house during probate?

    Usually, yes — once the court appoints a personal representative (an executor or administrator) with authority to sell. Some states and estates require court confirmation of the sale price; others give the executor power to sell without it. If the home was held in a living trust, probate may not be needed at all and the trustee can sell.

    Your probate attorney or the court clerk can tell you which applies. Nothing here is legal advice.

    The belongings, the memories and the cleanout

    Take what matters — photos, heirlooms, papers — and leave the rest. We handle the cleanout after closing. For many families, that's the single biggest relief.

    Taxes on an inherited home

    Inherited property often receives a 'stepped-up' tax basis to its value at the date of death, which can reduce capital gains tax if it's sold soon after. Rules vary; a CPA can confirm how it applies to your estate.

    This page is general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. Rules vary by state; for your specific situation, talk with a licensed attorney, tax professional or HUD-approved housing counselor.

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