Inherited houses
Sell an inherited house in Phoenix without cleaning it out
Heirs call when a house in the Valley is full of someone else's belongings and nobody local wants to manage a listing. Rick Webb buys that house as a principal. This page is general information, not probate advice.
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Rick Webb is a licensed Arizona real estate agent. His broker is BMN Real Estate and Referral Services. He does not take listings and does not represent sellers. He buys homes as a principal for his own account: he puts a property under contract to purchase, may assign that purchase contract (his equitable interest) to another buyer, or buys, renovates, and resells. He acts as a buyer, not as the seller's agent. He may assign the contract or resell for a profit. Sellers may wish to consult their own agent or attorney.
What this page will not decide
Who can sign, whether a probate case is required, and how the sale is taxed are legal and tax questions. Talk with an Arizona probate attorney, and a tax advisor if the estate needs one, before you rely on a sale. Nothing here is that advice.
What we can do is look at the property once someone with authority wants a purchase offer. Rick does not list the house and does not represent the estate. If you accept a written contract, he is the buyer. He may close, assign that purchase contract to another buyer, or buy and later resell.
Why inherited houses sit
The people who inherited it often live in different cities. The house may need a roof, a clean-out, or both. Utilities and insurance keep running while relatives decide. A traditional listing asks someone to empty the house, make it showable, and be available for buyers. A sale to Rick skips the showings and the repair list. It does not skip title. The purchase still has to be signed by whoever has the right to sell.
What to have ready
- The property address.
- Whether anyone is living there.
- Whether a probate case is already open, if you know.
- Who else is on the title or named in the will, if you know.
You do not need a finished inventory. If you are unsure who can sign, ask the attorney first and send the address when you are ready for a buyer to look.
Related reading: selling as-is, how a purchase works, and a cash purchase compared with a listing.
FAQ
Questions about inherited houses
Can I sell an inherited house before probate is finished?
Sometimes a sale can be planned while a probate case is open, and sometimes nobody has authority to sign yet. That is a legal question. An Arizona probate attorney can tell you who is allowed to sell. This page cannot.
Do all the heirs have to agree?
If more than one person owns the house, the people with authority to sign usually all have to be part of a contract. Tell us who is on the title if you know. The estimate form does not replace their signatures.
Do we have to clean the house out first?
No. Rick buys houses with belongings still inside. You do not have to sort, donate, or haul everything away before you ask for a number.
Will you represent the estate?
No. Rick Webb does not take listings and does not represent sellers or estates. He buys as a principal. The estate may want its own attorney or agent.
Is a cash number the same as what the house would list for?
No. A purchase offer is a price for the house as it stands, including repairs and the work of resale. It is often different from a retail asking price. The written offer is the number you can compare. We will not guess the difference.