Speed Guide

Sell an inherited house fast. Close in 10 days. Zero fees.

When the timeline matters more than maximizing every dollar: here's exactly how to move a sale from first call to wire-transfer in under two weeks.

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The short answer

What 'fast' actually looks like.

With a cash buyer and clean title, an inherited house can go from first phone call to funded wire in 10 days. The bottleneck is almost never the buyer — it's title, probate, and physical access. This page walks through exactly how to remove each one as fast as legally possible.

The 10-day timeline

Day by day.

Days 1–2

Offer & agreement

  • Day 1: You submit property details, we send a written cash offer
  • Day 2: You sign, we open title, escrow is funded

Days 3–7

Title work & inspections

  • Title company pulls chain of title and tax records
  • We do our walk-through (or skip it if remote)
  • Lien payoffs ordered if needed

Days 8–9

Clear to close

  • Title clear, settlement statement drafted
  • Wire instructions confirmed
  • Closing documents prepared for remote signing

Day 10

Funded

  • You sign remotely or in person
  • Funds wired the same day
  • Keys handed over on your schedule
If probate is open

How to keep speed while staying legal.

If probate hasn't been opened yet, the single fastest move is to get the personal representative appointed. Once they have letters from the court, they can sign a purchase agreement on behalf of the estate. The sale itself usually still needs court approval — but a cash buyer with no contingencies sails through that hearing. Typical mid-probate timeline: 30–45 days. We coordinate directly with your probate attorney. More on selling during probate.

Common speed-killers

What slows deals down — and what we do about it.

  • Title defects (old liens, missing heirs on title, unrecorded deeds). Our title company runs the chain on day one so we surface this immediately.
  • Sibling disagreement. We can structure the deal so each heir signs and is paid separately at closing — no one has to wait on anyone else.
  • Belongings still in the house. Take what you want, leave the rest. We handle cleanout post-closing.
  • Out-of-state heirs. All signings are remote with a mobile notary. You never have to fly in.
FAQ

Speed questions, answered.

As little as 10 days from accepted offer when title is clean and probate is not required (or already complete). Mid-probate sales typically close in 30–45 days once the court approves.
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This is an illustrative estimate only. Actual offers depend on property condition, local market conditions, and due diligence. No offer is binding until a formal written agreement is signed by both parties.