Sell an Inherited House Fast in St. Louis

Sell an Inherited House Fast in St. Louis

If you need to sell an inherited house fast in St. Louis, we buy inherited houses for cash, as-is, including houses still going through probate. You don’t have to clean out a lifetime of belongings, make repairs, or keep paying the utilities, taxes, and insurance while it sits on the market. We can close in as little as 7 days, or on a date that fits the estate, and we cover your closing costs.

We’re Swift Home Buys, a local, family-owned home buyer that has helped St. Louis-area families for over 10 years. We know you’re likely handling this while grieving, and often from out of town. We’ll keep it simple and work around your schedule.

Selling a House During Probate

When a homeowner passes away, the house often goes through probate before it can be sold. In Missouri, the person appointed to handle the estate, called the personal representative, usually signs the sale. Depending on how the estate is set up, the court may need to approve it. If the house was held in a trust or passed outside of probate, the process can be simpler.

We work with probate attorneys and title companies regularly, and we can wait for the paperwork or court approval before closing. Read Selling an Inherited Home in Probate in St. Louis for a closer look at your options. This isn’t legal advice, so talk with a probate attorney about your situation.

Taxes on an inherited house

Missouri doesn’t have an inheritance tax, but selling an inherited house can still raise tax questions, like whether capital gains apply. Our guide on taxes when you sell an inherited house in Missouri covers the basics. This isn’t tax advice, so check with a tax professional about your situation before you sell.

When family members share the house

It’s common for brothers and sisters to inherit a house together, and not everyone lives nearby or wants the same thing. A cash sale with a known closing date and a clear number can make it easier for everyone to agree. The proceeds are split at the title company according to the estate.

The house and everything in it

Take what matters to your family: photos, keepsakes, and anything you want to keep. Leave the rest. You don’t need to hire a cleanout crew or hold an estate sale before selling to us. We also buy inherited houses that need major repairs or have sat vacant for a while.

How a Sale to Us Works

Tell us about the house, we visit once, and you get a no-obligation cash offer with our math explained. Our offers are below full market value because we take on the repairs and the risk, and we’ll always be upfront about that. If the house is in good shape and the family isn’t in a hurry, listing with an agent may net more, and we’ll tell you so. See every step on our How It Works page.

We buy inherited houses across St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson, Franklin, and Lincoln counties.

Choosing a Buyer for an Estate

Estates get a lot of “we buy houses” mail, and many of those companies are wholesalers who never plan to buy the house. They put it under contract and try to sell that contract to someone else. For an estate with a court or several heirs involved, a deal that falls apart is a real setback. Ask whether the buyer is using their own money. We are, and we close through a title company. Read Don’t Be Fooled by Advertising for the warning signs.