Inherited house · Hampton Roads, Virginia
Sell the house you inherited, just as it is.
Take the photos and the things that matter. You don’t have to empty it, clean it or fix it first. Get a fair, no-obligation cash offer, fast, and close on the date you pick, once title is clear.
- No obligation
- No clean-out
- No agent commissions
- U.S. Navy veteran-owned He knows PCS orders firsthand.
- A contractor’s eye Repairs priced honestly.
- Hampton Roads local Not a franchise or an app.
- As-is, any condition No repairs, no cleaning.
Where you are
You inherited a house. Now what?
Someone you love has died, and now there is a house to deal with. The taxes still come due. The grass still grows. Every room holds a lifetime of things, and the repairs put off for years are now yours to decide on.
Maybe you live out of state, or you are on orders. Maybe you own it with siblings who each want something different. Maybe you just can’t face sorting through it yet. None of that has to be solved before you call.
You don’t need probate finished or the house emptied to find out what it is worth to us as it stands. Asking is free, and it gives everyone a real number to talk about.
Virginia law
Selling an inherited house in Virginia: the rules that matter.
A few Virginia rules decide who can sign and when. You don’t have to sort them out before you ask for an offer: send the address, and your attorney can work from a real number. Here are the four that matter most.
Educational, not legal advice. This section explains general Virginia rules in plain language, reviewed . Every situation is different, so talk to a Virginia attorney before you act on it.
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Probate usually starts with the circuit court clerk
In Virginia, the clerk of the circuit court (or a deputy clerk) can admit a will to probate and appoint and qualify executors and administrators, with the same effect as the court itself.
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The one-year rule for heirs
A sale of inherited real estate by an heir within one year of the owner’s death is generally not valid against the deceased’s creditors, unless no estate administration suit or report of debts was filed within that year, or a court-approved sale is used. Title companies often ask for extra steps on a sale inside the first year.
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After a year, a good-faith buyer is protected
After one year, a good-faith buyer from an heir takes the house free of creditors’ claims if no administration action or debt report was filed. The heir can still owe creditors the property’s value.
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When heirs can’t agree: partition
Co-heirs can ask the circuit court to partition the property. The court orders an appraisal, divides the land if that is practicable, then considers letting heirs buy each other out at the court-set value. It orders a sale only if neither works.
Your options
Keep it, rent it, list it or sell it: the honest version.
There is no single right answer. It depends on the house’s condition, where the heirs live and how much time and money the family wants to put in.
| Option | What it involves | A good fit when | Watch out for |
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| Keep it | Someone moves in, or the family keeps paying the taxes, insurance and utilities. | A family member wants to live there and can carry the costs. | The bills keep coming while you decide. |
| Rent it out | Make it rentable, then handle tenants and repairs, or pay a manager. | The house is in good shape and an heir wants to be a landlord. | Someone has to take the tenant’s calls, and rent is hard to divide fairly among heirs. |
| Fix it up and list it | Clear it out, repair it, stage it, then list with an agent. | The heirs have the time, money and agreement to prepare it. | Someone has to manage contractors and front the repair money, often from out of town, and the heirs have to agree on every bill before closing. |
| List it as-is | List the house in its current condition with an agent. | The house was kept up and a buyer’s lender will finance it as it is. | The buyer’s inspection finds what decades of wear left behind, and the family is back to negotiating repairs. |
| Our offer Sell it to us as-is | One cash offer for the house as it is. No repairs, no cleaning. | The house needs work, the heirs live apart, or nobody wants a project. | Our number is for the house as it stands, so it will usually be below what a finished house could list for. Lay it next to the repair bids and decide as a family. |
The fastest way to weigh these is with a real number in front of the family. Get your cash offer, then decide.
Why heirs call us
Why families sell inherited houses to someone local.
Selling an inherited house is part paperwork, part family and part house. We try to make all three lighter.
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No need to empty it first
Take the photos and the pieces that matter. You don’t have to empty the house or clean it before you ask for an offer.
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Repairs priced honestly
A house that hasn’t been touched in decades can look scarier than it is. Angel has worked as a contractor, so he looks at the roof, the wiring and the old plumbing for what they really need, and he’ll walk you through what he sees.
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One offer the whole family can see
Share the offer with every heir who has a say. There is no obligation, so take the time you need.
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Local, and used to orders
Angel is a U.S. Navy veteran and local to Hampton Roads, not a franchise or an app. Away or on orders? The sale fits your dates.
Sellers
In their words
Saved me from a huge headache!
I inherited a property that needed a massive amount of work—roof leaks, outdated plumbing, you name it. I didn’t have the time or funds to fix it up before putting it on the market. Remodeling Investment Group came through with a fair cash offer within 24 hours. The process was smooth, transparent, and we closed in under two weeks. Couldn't recommend them enough!
Marcus T. Handled our estate sale with empathy and efficiency.
Selling a family home during probate is emotionally tough. The team at Remodeling Investment Group was respectful, flexible with our timeline, and kept the entire process completely hassle-free. Truly grateful for their professionalism.
Angela S. Seamless experience from start to finish.
I had to relocate for a new job on short notice and needed to sell my home fast without dealing with endless open houses or repair demands from retail buyers. Remodeling Investment Group made a direct cash offer, handled all the paperwork, and let me pick my closing date. Truly stress-free!
Elena R.
How it works
How selling an inherited house to us works.
You stay in control of every step, and you can stop at any point.
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Send the address
A few minutes online. Probate does not need to be finished to ask.
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Get a fair cash offer
We look at the house as it is, with no repairs or cleaning needed, and make a fair, no-obligation cash offer, fast.
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Confirm who signs
Your attorney and the title company confirm who signs for the estate or heirs, and handle the one-year rule if it applies.
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Close on the date you pick
We close on it once title is clear, and we cover standard closing costs.
Before you call
What to have ready (if you have it).
None of this is needed to get an offer. It helps the closing go smoothly later.
- The death certificate. The title company will usually ask for a copy.
- The will, if there is one. And who it names as executor.
- Papers from the clerk. Anything showing who was qualified as executor or administrator.
- A list of the heirs. Names and how to reach each one.
- Mortgage and tax bills. The latest ones, even if they are behind.
- Your attorney’s contact. If the estate has one.
Missing some of it? Ask for your offer anyway, and gather the rest as you go.
Questions
Selling an inherited house in Virginia: questions and answers
Can I sell an inherited house in Virginia before probate is finished?
You can ask for an offer and plan the sale at any point, but who signs and when depends on the estate. The circuit court clerk qualifies executors and administrators (Va. Code § 64.2-444), and the one-year rule in § 64.2-534 can affect a sale by an heir. Your estate attorney can tell you which path fits, and we close once title is clear.
Do we have to clean out the house before we sell?
No. We buy inherited houses as-is, in any condition. You do not need to fix anything, clean, clear out belongings or stage the house before you sell. Take the photos and the things that matter to the family first.
Nobody has been named executor yet. Where do we start?
Start with the clerk of the circuit court, who can probate a will and qualify the executor it names (Va. Code § 64.2-444). If there is no will, for the first 30 days the clerk may appoint a sole heir, or an heir with written waivers from the others; after that, the first heir who applies may be appointed (§ 64.2-502). You can ask us for an offer while that is underway.
My siblings and I inherited the house together. Who has to agree?
It depends on whether an executor or administrator is selling for the estate or the heirs are selling as co-owners, so ask your attorney. If co-heirs cannot agree, any of them can ask the circuit court to partition the property (Va. Code § 8.01-81). One clear offer gives everyone the same number to talk about.
Is there a one-year rule for selling an inherited house in Virginia?
Yes. Under Va. Code § 64.2-534, a sale by an heir within one year of the owner’s death is generally not valid against the deceased’s creditors, unless no administration suit and no debt report was filed within that year, or a court-approved sale is used. Have an attorney review it.
Does the executor have to give a seller disclosure?
Usually not under the Virginia Residential Property Disclosure Act. Sales by an executor, administrator or other fiduciary settling an estate are exempt from it (Va. Code § 55.1-702), though some separate disclosures may still apply, so confirm with your closing attorney. Either way, we buy the house as it is.
The property taxes are behind. What can we do?
Talk to the treasurer and to us early. Under Va. Code § 58.1-3965, an heir with a share of a house facing a tax sale can ask to be added to the case and, if the court agrees, enter their own installment agreement. Selling is another way to settle what is owed.
The house needs major repairs. Will you still buy it?
Yes. A leaking roof, an old furnace or a kitchen from another era does not stop us. Angel has worked as a contractor, so the number is built on what the repairs will actually take.
Educational, not legal advice. Answers about Virginia law cite the Code section they rely on.
Related
Dealing with more than one of these?
An inherited house that needs repairs, or one with back taxes, is still one sale.
We buy inherited houses in all seven cities of Hampton Roads
Sources
- Va. Code § 64.2-444 (opens in a new tab)
- Va. Code § 64.2-534 (opens in a new tab)
- Va. Code § 8.01-81 (opens in a new tab)
- Va. Code § 8.01-81.1 (opens in a new tab)
- Va. Code § 8.01-83 (opens in a new tab)
- Va. Code § 64.2-502 (opens in a new tab)
- Va. Code § 55.1-702 (opens in a new tab)
- Va. Code § 58.1-3965 (opens in a new tab)
Code sections link to the official text. Last reviewed . Laws change; we re-check these sources when the page is updated. Educational, not legal advice.
Free · No obligation · As-is
Get your offer before you clear a single room.
Start with the address. Angel looks at the house as it is and gets back to you with a fair, no-obligation cash offer, fast. Share it with the family and decide together.
- Send the address and a few details. A few minutes, no obligation.
- Get a fair cash offer. For the house as-is.
- Pick your closing date. We close on it once title is clear.
Rather talk it through? Call (757) 386-0307 or send a text.