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Inherited a California home you didn't plan for?

Inheriting a house is half gift, half headache. Distance, deferred maintenance, siblings on a group text, capital-gains questions — all on top of the grief. We take the sale piece off your plate: one written cash offer, remote signing, full clean-out, close on your schedule.

  • Direct attorney/trustee coordination
  • Buy as-is, no repairs needed
  • Close on your timeline
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How inherited house sales work with us.

Inheriting a house can be both a gift and a burden. Distance, deferred maintenance, sibling coordination, and tax questions all add complexity to a time when you're already grieving. We make the sale part simple — one cash offer, remote signing, full clean-out, close on your schedule.

Many inherited California homes haven't been updated in 20+ years. Roof, HVAC, plumbing, paint — the cost to make it 'sale ready' through traditional listing can run $30k-$80k. We buy as-is, no repairs, no inspections, no surprises.

Common inherited house complications — solved.

We've worked through these scenarios many times before.

Out-of-state heirs

You don't need to come to California. Documents are signed remotely with mobile notary or eNotary services.

Estate full of belongings

Take what's meaningful. Leave the rest. We handle clean-out and donate items locally — furniture, appliances, even cars.

Multiple siblings

We coordinate one offer that everyone reviews. The executor (or all heirs together) signs. Equity splits per the executor's instructions to title.

Older home with deferred maintenance

Inherited homes often have 20-30 years of deferred maintenance. Roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical — none of it stops us. We buy as-is.

Tax basis advice

We coordinate with your CPA on stepped-up basis valuation at date of death. You receive proper closing documentation for your tax return.

Sentimental items + speed

Need a few weeks to sort through belongings? We work with your timeline — 30, 60, even 90 days post-offer.

Selling during inherited house — step by step

Same straightforward 3-step process, adapted to your situation.

1

Send us the basics

Type in the address and a few quick details. One minute, no signup, nothing to install — we read every submission ourselves.

2

See a real cash number

We walk the property (or do a virtual tour), run the math, and bring you a written offer inside 24 hours. The number you see is the number we pay.

3

Pick the closing date

Close in a week, a month, or after the holidays — your call. We cover every fee at the table.

Cash offer vs. the agent route

Same house, two paths. Here's the real math.

Golden State Cash Offers
Listing with an agent
Time to sell
7-21 days
60-90 days avg
Showings
None
Weeks of showings
Repairs
None — sell as-is
$5k-$30k typical
Cleaning
Leave anything
Deep clean before showings
Commissions
$0
5-6% of sale
Closing costs
We pay
1-3% you pay
Inspection re-negotiation
Never
Common
Financing fall-through risk
Zero (cash)
~13% of deals fall apart
Certainty of close
100% guaranteed
Uncertain

Inherited House sales sellers ask us this most.

Anything missing? Pick up the phone — we answer ourselves.

Do I have to go through probate before selling? +
Most California inheritances require probate before sale, unless the home was held in a living trust or with right of survivorship. We work with you and your probate attorney through whichever path applies.
What's the difference between inherited (in trust) vs. probate? +
Inherited via trust = you (or successor trustee) can sell without court involvement. Probate = court must confirm the sale. Both are common; we handle both.
Will my tax basis matter for the sale? +
Yes — significantly. California inherited property typically gets a stepped-up basis at date of death, meaning capital gains tax often comes out to zero on a quick sale. Talk to your CPA.
Can multiple heirs all sign? +
Yes. We can structure the contract with all heirs signing, or with a single executor signing on behalf of the estate. Equity distribution is handled at closing by title.
What if siblings disagree about selling? +
Common situation. We provide an offer that all heirs can review. If consensus is impossible, the executor decides per California probate code. We don't pressure anyone — take your time.

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Share the address and a couple of details. We'll review the property and call you within 24 hours with a real, written cash offer. Zero pressure, zero obligation.

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