Question 1

How quickly can you close?

Accepted Answer

10 days minimum, 2–3 weeks typical. We adapt to your timeline.

Question 2

Is there an obligation when I request an offer?

Accepted Answer

None. The offer is free and non-binding until a written agreement is signed.

Question 3

Who pays closing costs?

Accepted Answer

On cash offers, we do.

Question 4

Do you charge any fees?

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Never. We don't charge sellers fees or commissions.

Question 5

Can I see how you arrived at the offer?

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Yes — we walk you through the comps and condition adjustments.

Question 6

How long is the offer valid?

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Typically 14 days. We'll refresh it if you need more time.

Question 7

Do I need a real estate agent?

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No. Working directly with us means no agent commission.

Question 8

What documents do you need?

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Proof of ownership (will, trust, or deed) and basic property info.

Question 9

Will I owe a lot in capital gains?

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Usually no — the step-up in basis often eliminates the bulk of it.

Question 10

What is the step-up in basis?

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It resets the property's tax basis to date-of-death fair market value.

Question 11

Do I need a date-of-death appraisal?

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Strongly recommended. It documents your stepped-up basis.

Question 12

What about inheritance tax?

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Only six states impose one. Most heirs owe none.

Question 13

Federal estate tax?

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Only on estates above ~$13M (2026). Doesn't apply to most families.

Question 14

How is depreciation recapture handled on rentals?

Accepted Answer

Step-up generally erases prior depreciation for inheritors.

Question 15

Can I do a 1031 exchange?

Accepted Answer

Possibly — if you reinvest in like-kind property. Talk to a QI.

Question 16

Should I consult a tax pro?

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Yes — every situation is unique.

Question 17

Can you buy during open probate?

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Yes, in most states with court approval.

Question 18

How long is probate?

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Weeks to months — depends on state and complexity.

Question 19

Do I need an attorney?

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Yes, for probate. We coordinate with them.

Question 20

What is independent administration?

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A streamlined probate path used in many states.

Question 21

What if probate is contested?

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We can hold the contract until disputes resolve.

Question 22

Do small estates skip probate?

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Often yes — many states have small-estate procedures.

Question 23

Trust vs. probate — what's the difference?

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Trusts typically avoid probate entirely.

Question 24

What's a transfer-on-death deed?

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A deed that passes the property at death without probate.

Question 25

Do all heirs need to agree?

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Yes — co-heirs typically must consent to a sale.

Question 26

Can one heir buy the others out?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we can finance or refer financing.

Question 27

Each heir gets a separate payment?

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Yes — we send individual closing acknowledgments.

Question 28

What if siblings won't sign?

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A partition action is the legal last resort. We'll refer counsel.

Question 29

Do you mediate?

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We don't, but we can recommend mediators.

Question 30

Can heirs sign remotely?

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Yes — fully digital signing.

Question 31

How are funds distributed?

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Per executor's instructions, usually wired to each heir.

Question 32

Tax effect for each heir?

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Each reports their share of any gain individually.

Question 33

Who pays for renovation?

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We do — zero out-of-pocket to you.

Question 34

How is profit split?

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Typically 50/50 of net proceeds. Documented up front.

Question 35

Who manages the project?

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We do, end to end.

Question 36

Can I approve the scope?

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Yes — nothing starts without your sign-off.

Question 37

Typical timeline?

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60–90 days.

Question 38

What if it doesn't sell?

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We continue marketing or convert to a cash purchase.

Question 39

Can I exit?

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Pre-renovation: free. Mid-project: reimburse documented costs.

Question 40

What returns are typical?

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15–25% above as-is, varies by property.

Question 41

Do I need to visit?

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Almost never.

Question 42

How are documents signed?

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Digitally with remote-online notary.

Question 43

Who handles the property?

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We do — access, utilities, paperwork.

Question 44

How am I paid?

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Wire transfer at closing.

Question 45

How fast can it close?

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10–14 days even for remote sales.

Question 46

Local attorney needed?

Accepted Answer

We coordinate with one — you don't need to find one.

Question 47

Tax filings in two states?

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Possibly — confirm with your tax pro.

Question 48

What about utilities?

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We coordinate transfer at closing.

Question 49

Will you buy fire-damaged homes?

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Yes.

Question 50

Mold or water damage?

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Yes.

Question 51

Hoarder houses?

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Yes.

Question 52

Foundation issues?

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Yes.

Question 53

Code violations?

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Yes — we resolve after closing.

Question 54

Unpermitted work?

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Yes.

Question 55

Will you renegotiate?

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Only on undisclosed material issues.

Question 56

Do I need to clean?

Accepted Answer

No — leave anything you don't want.

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