Inherited and probate houses

Inherited a house? Sell it as-is, without the cleanout.

We buy inherited and probate properties across Orange County and Southern California. Leave the furniture and the repairs. We'll work with the family and the attorney on a timeline that fits.

  • Leave everything inside. We handle the cleanout
  • We work with your probate attorney or executor
  • No repairs, no fees, no agent commissions
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Inherited property

How selling an inherited house works with us

You can usually sell an inherited house as-is, without clearing it out or making repairs. Who can sign, and whether a court needs to approve the sale, depends on the estate, so your probate attorney or executor is the place to start. We work alongside them.

1

If the estate is still in probate

A sale during probate may need approval from the court, depending on the estate. Your attorney or executor will know the steps, and we work alongside them.

2

If several family members inherited it

Everyone on title usually has to agree to the sale. We can talk it through with each of you so nobody feels rushed.

3

If the house needs work or is full of belongings

You don't need to clear it out, clean it or fix anything. We buy it as-is.

4

If you're out of state

Much of the process can be handled by phone and email. We'll tell you exactly what needs a signature and when.

Getting started

What helps to know before you call

1

Who is on title

If several family members inherited it, everyone on title usually has to agree.

2

Whether probate has started

If it has, your attorney or executor can tell you who has authority to sign and what steps apply.

3

What is owed on the house

Mortgages, liens or unpaid property taxes are paid from the proceeds at closing, so a rough idea helps.

4

Who is living there

It may be vacant, or a family member or tenant may be there. Tell us, so we can plan around it.

Two questions we hear from families

Do taxes change when you sell an inherited house?

They can. We do not provide tax advice, so ask a tax professional about your situation before you sell.

What if the family cannot agree yet?

There is no rush from us. An offer costs nothing and commits nobody, and having a real number can help the conversation.

How it works

Three steps, at your pace

There's no pressure to decide anything, and nothing is binding until you say so.

1

Tell us about the house

Fill out the form or call us. We'll ask a few questions about the property and your situation — it takes about two minutes.

2

We look at it and make an offer

We check recent sales nearby and what the place actually needs, then walk you through our number in plain terms. Usually within 24 hours.

3

You pick the closing date

Take the offer or don't. If you do, we open escrow and close when it works for you — next week or a few months out.

The difference

Why choose Golden Grove over other homebuyers?

Most homebuyers cause more problems than they solve. Here's how we're different.

Traditional Listing

PricingSet by you, can drop
Once you signLocked in for 3–6+ months
Fees6%+, plus closing costs
RepairsUsually required first
ClosingUnknown timeline
After walkthroughRepeat showings
If you change your mindCan back out, may owe fees

Golden Grove Homebuyers

PricingBased on real, recent sales
Once you signThe number holds. No cuts
FeesNone — we cover closing costs
RepairsNone. We buy as-is
ClosingAs little as 7 days
After walkthroughOne visit, then done
If you change your mindFair and reasonable, never predatory

Other Cash Buyers

PricingOften a lowball or a wild guess
Once you signLast-minute price reductions
FeesNot always clear upfront
RepairsAs-is (usually)
ClosingWhen they feel like it
After walkthroughEither constant pressure or radio silence
If you change your mindContracts can lock you in
Why sellers work with us

The number we give you is the number you get

01

Accurate pricing

Priced from real, recent sales — not a guess.

02

Fast responses

You'll hear from us same day, not next week.

03

Straight answers

Ask us anything — we'll tell you straight.

04

Hands-off if you want

Sign, hand us a key, we handle the rest.

Who we help

Whatever's going on, we've probably seen it

We buy houses in situations most buyers walk away from. None of it surprises us, and none of it is a problem.

Inherited or probate property
Behind on payments or facing foreclosure
Divorce or a change at home
Relocating or a new job
Repairs you don't want to make
Fire or water damage
Code violations or open permits
Vacant house you don't want
Downsizing or retiring
Buying real homes on real streets across Orange County, the San Gabriel Valley, and beyond Cash offers in 24 hours Close in as little as 7 days No repairs, no fees, no commissions Real people, real offer
Who you're talking to

Real people, real offer

Golden Grove is a small team that buys houses across Orange County and the surrounding areas. Between us we've closed 500+ homes in Southern California — almost all of them in the same neighborhoods we're buying in today.

That means when we give you a number, we can tell you exactly how we got there. We're not going to pressure you, and we're not going to tie up your house and then come back asking for a discount. If our offer isn't the right fit, we'll tell you that too.

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Questions

Straight answers

Can you buy a house that's still in probate?
Often, yes. Whether the court needs to approve the sale depends on the estate. We work with your probate attorney or executor so the sale follows the right steps.
Do we need to clean out the house first?
No. Leave what you don't want. We handle the furniture, the garage and anything else left behind.
What if there's a mortgage or liens on the inherited house?
Existing loans, liens or unpaid property taxes are paid from the proceeds at closing, same as any sale.
Who can sign to sell an inherited house?
It depends on how the property passed and whether there is a probate case. Your attorney or executor can confirm who has authority.
Can we take what we want from the house first?
Yes. Take what matters to you and leave the rest. We handle what is left behind.
Can we sell if a family member lives there?
Often, yes, though it depends on the situation. Tell us who is living there so we can talk through the timing.
How fast can you actually close?
As little as seven days if the title is clear and you're ready to move. Most sales land somewhere between two and four weeks. If you need longer — a few months, or time to find your next place — that's completely fine. You pick the date.
How do you come up with the offer?
We look at what comparable homes nearby have actually sold for recently and subtract what we would invest into potential repairs and upgrades. Then we walk you through those numbers so you can see exactly how we got there.
Are you going to lowball me?
No. We make fair market value offers dependent on the condition of the home and the terms of the sale. Our goal is to get you the best price AND provide you speed and certainty, all while not spending a dollar on repairs, commissions, or closing costs.
Do I need to clean or fix anything?
No. Leave what you don't want — furniture, junk, whatever's in the garage. We handle it. You don't need to paint, repair, stage, or even sweep.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. There's no commission and no fee to us, and we cover the standard closing costs. Existing loans, liens, or unpaid property taxes are paid out of your proceeds at closing, same as any sale — we'll show you exactly what that looks like before you sign anything.
What kinds of houses do you buy?
Single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and small multi-unit properties across Orange County and Southern California, in any condition and any situation.
Is the offer really no-obligation?
Yes. Getting an offer costs you nothing and commits you to nothing. Plenty of people get a number from us, decide to list with an agent instead, and that's a perfectly good outcome. At least you'll know what your options are worth.
Where we buy

Across Orange County and beyond

Orange County

Garden Grove · Anaheim · Santa Ana · Fullerton · La Habra · La Habra Heights · Brea · Buena Park · Orange · Huntington Beach · Fountain Valley · Tustin · Villa Park · Westminster · Cypress · Stanton · Los Alamitos · Placentia · Yorba Linda · Newport Beach · Laguna Beach · Laguna Niguel · Dana Point · San Clemente

Los Angeles County

West Covina · La Puente · Walnut · Downey · Norwalk · La Mirada · Whittier · Cerritos · Diamond Bar · Rowland Heights · Hacienda Heights

Inland Empire

Riverside · San Bernardino · Ontario · Rancho Cucamonga · Corona · Fontana · Moreno Valley · Redlands · Menifee · Murrieta · Temecula

Ventura County

Oxnard · Ventura · Camarillo · Thousand Oaks · Simi Valley · Fillmore · Santa Paula

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