Can I sell a house in Massachusetts before probate is finished?

In many cases you can begin the process during probate, depending on how the estate is set up and whether the personal representative has authority to sell. We regularly coordinate with the estate's attorney so the sale lines up with the court timeline. We are buyers, not attorneys, so your estate counsel confirms what is allowed in your specific situation.

Do I have to clean out or repair the house first?

No. We buy the home exactly as it is. Leave behind any furniture, belongings, or junk you do not want. You never pay for repairs, cleanout, or staging.

What if there are multiple heirs?

That is common. We are used to working with several family members and the estate's attorney to keep everyone informed and make the sale simple. All legal owners or the personal representative will need to sign off on the sale.

How fast can you close on an property?

Once any required probate steps allow it, we can often close in as little as a week, or on a later date you choose if you need more time to settle the estate.

Are there any fees or commissions?

No agent commissions and no fees from us. We also cover standard closing costs. The offer we make is the amount you can plan around.

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Open code violations

Sell a house with code violations, no repairs required.

Open code violations or a condemned property can make a normal sale nearly impossible. We buy as is for cash, so you do not have to bring the house up to code or fix anything before you sell.

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You do not have to fix it to sell it

Open code violations, a condemnation order, or a failed inspection can stall a traditional sale. Financed buyers usually cannot close on a property that is not up to code, and bringing it into compliance can cost more than you want to spend on a house you are leaving.

We buy houses with open violations for cash, exactly as they are. We take on the responsibility of bringing the property into compliance after closing, so you can sell without contractors, permits, or repair bills.

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How selling a house works

Tell us about the property

Share the address and where things stand with the estate. It takes about 2 minutes and there is zero obligation.

Get a fair cash offer

We review the home and the local market, then present a fair cash offer with a clear explanation of how we got there.

Close on your schedule

We coordinate with your attorney, handle the paperwork and closing costs, and you choose the closing date.

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You don't carry this alone

We take on the compliance work

You do not need to clean the house, fix anything, or make trips back and forth across the state. Take any keepsakes and personal items you want, and leave everything else exactly where it is. We deal with the cleanout, the condition, and the logistics.

If the estate is still in probate, that is normal and not a roadblock. We regularly coordinate with the personal representative and the estate's attorney so the sale lines up with the court's timeline. We are buyers and not attorneys, so your estate counsel always confirms what is permitted in your specific case, and we work around it.

The honest comparison

Cash sale vs listing an home

Selling to us

Buy as is, belongings can stay
Zero commissions or fees
No showings during a hard time
We coordinate with the attorney
Stop the monthly carrying costs fast

Listing on the market

Full cleanout before photos
Repairs and updates to compete
5 to 6 percent in commissions
Weeks of showings from a distance
Carrying costs pile up while it sits

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From homeowners we've helped

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"I inherited my uncle's house in Waltham that needed a ton of work. I live in New York and couldn't handle repairs or showings. They gave me a fair cash offer and closed in 10 days. Made a stressful situation so much easier."

Sarah M.Waltham, MA

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"We inherited a property in Brockton in terrible condition. They made a strong offer within two days and handled everything. We closed on our schedule, super professional and honest."

Jennifer K.Brockton, MA

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"Had to sell my mom's house in Medford quickly after she passed. It was outdated and full of stuff. They handled it all and we closed in 9 days. Very compassionate and fair."

Emily C.Medford, MA

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"Probate sale in Newton that was dragging on. They stepped in, gave a good offer, and closed efficiently. Great local service."

Linda H.Newton, MA

Questions, answered

Open code violations FAQ

Can I sell a house with open code violations? +

Yes. We buy properties with open violations for cash and take on the work of resolving them after closing, so you do not have to fix anything first.

What about a failed Title 5 septic inspection? +

We buy homes with failed or missing Title 5 inspections. A failed septic often stops a traditional sale, but it does not stop a cash purchase by us.

Do I need to deal with the building department? +

No. Once we close, the responsibility for resolving the violations and bringing the property into compliance shifts to us.

Will the violations lower my offer? +

They factor into the number, since we take on the cost of resolving them. We will explain plainly how that affects the offer so it is clear and fair.

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