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Inherited Property · Probate · Bay Area

Inherited a House in San Jose
or the Bay Area? We Make It Simple.

Losing a loved one is hard enough. Dealing with their property doesn't have to be. We buy inherited homes across the Bay Area — any condition, any probate stage — with compassion and no pressure.

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✈️ Out-of-state sellers welcome
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Every inherited situation is different

We Handle Every Type of
Inherited Property Situation

Whether the property is in probate, held in a trust, or you simply need to sell an out-of-state home you've inherited — we work with your timeline and your estate's circumstances.

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Full probate required
The estate must pass through California probate court. We work with your estate attorney and adapt to the court's timeline. We can often initiate the sale during the probate process with court approval.
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Property held in a trust
If the property was placed in a revocable or irrevocable trust, probate may be avoided entirely. We buy trust-held properties across Santa Clara, Alameda, and San Benito counties — fast close, no complications.
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Out-of-state heir
You inherited a Bay Area property but live in another state. We handle everything locally — walkthroughs, coordination, all paperwork — and close through a licensed California escrow. You never need to fly in.
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Multiple heirs
When siblings or multiple family members inherit together and need to agree on a sale, we work transparently with all parties to reach a fair, fast outcome that everyone can accept.
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Property needs major work
The home has been vacant, neglected, or needs significant repairs. We buy it as-is — no cleanup, no repairs, no renovations required. Just take what you want and leave the rest.
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Joint tenancy with right of survivorship
If the property was held in joint tenancy, it may transfer automatically without probate. We can close quickly once the title is clear and the death certificate is recorded with the county.
Important California note: Inherited property that is sold may be subject to capital gains tax. California Proposition 19 (effective 2021) changed parent-child property tax transfer rules significantly. We strongly recommend consulting a CPA or estate attorney before closing on any inherited Bay Area property to understand your specific tax position.
How it works

Selling an Inherited Bay Area Home —
Simplified

We have helped heirs across San Jose, Gilroy, Oakland, and Fremont navigate the sale of inherited properties. Here is our process, start to finish.

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Tell us about the property and the estate situation

Call us at (408) 767-3002 or fill out our form. Tell us what you know — the property condition, whether probate has been opened, whether there are multiple heirs. We ask simple questions and take it from there. No legal knowledge required on your part.

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We assess the property and deliver a written cash offer

We visit the property (or arrange a local walkthrough if you are out of state) and present a fair written cash offer within 24 hours based on current Bay Area market data and the home's condition. We explain how we arrived at the number. No pressure, no obligation.

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We coordinate with the estate, attorney, and escrow

We work directly with your estate attorney, all heirs, and the title/escrow company to navigate the legal requirements and close cleanly. Once everything is in order, your cash is wired to the estate or directly to heirs through a licensed California escrow — exactly as the estate attorney and court require.

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Probate experience across all 3 counties
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Out-of-state sellers handled fully remotely
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Licensed California escrow — always
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Common questions

Inherited Property Questions
Answered Honestly

It depends on how the property was held. If it was in a living trust or held in joint tenancy with right of survivorship, probate may not be required at all — and the sale can move forward quickly. If it must go through probate, a sale can sometimes be initiated during the process with court approval (a "probate sale"). We work with your estate attorney to determine the correct path and move as fast as the legal process allows.
No. We buy inherited properties in any condition — homes that are decades old, filled with a lifetime of belongings, in significant disrepair, or any combination. Take what you want to keep and leave everything else. Cleanup, repairs, and clearing are our responsibility after closing. You should not spend a single dollar on the property before contacting us.
This is one of the most common situations we encounter. When multiple heirs inherit a property together, all owners must agree to a sale. We work transparently with all parties — sometimes through the estate attorney as a neutral coordinator — to facilitate a fair outcome. In cases where heirs cannot agree, a partition action through the courts can compel a sale, though this is a last resort. We can discuss your specific situation and refer you to a California estate attorney if needed.
Yes — we handle out-of-state heir situations regularly. We coordinate the property walkthrough locally, handle all paperwork, and close through a licensed California escrow company. Documents can be signed remotely or through a local notary in your state. Your proceeds are wired to your bank account at closing. You never need to travel to complete the sale.
When you inherit a property, the cost basis is typically "stepped up" to the fair market value at the time of the original owner's death — not what they originally paid for it. This means if your parent bought a San Jose home for $150,000 and it was worth $800,000 when they passed, your basis is $800,000. If you sell shortly after for $800,000, you may owe little or no capital gains tax. This is a significant tax advantage for Bay Area heirs given the region's appreciation over decades. Always confirm with a CPA before closing.

Ready to Sell the Inherited
Bay Area Property?

We handle the complexity so you don't have to. Fair cash offer, compassionate process, no pressure — ever.

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