Answers, in plain language.
What Houston owners ask us most often, answered honestly. If your situation is not addressed here, it is likely addressed on one of the ten situation pages — or by a five-minute call.
Do I need an attorney to sell to your firm?
No. You are welcome to engage one, and many sellers do. Our purchase agreement is a standard TREC-promulgated Texas form. Closing occurs at a licensed Texas title company whose closer is a neutral third party.
Is there any cost to me at any stage?
No. The screening call and Property Situation Assessment are complimentary. If we proceed to acquisition, all curative work — legal, filing, and title costs tied to resolving the defect — is funded by our firm. The seller's proceeds are net of the property's own encumbrances, not of our curative costs.
How is your firm different from a wholesaler or a lead-form site?
We are a principal buyer. We do not sell your information, do not assign contracts to third parties, and do not require you to interact with anyone other than our firm and the title company. Every transaction closes with our funds.
Can the estate be settled without full probate?
In most cases, yes. Texas recognizes several probate alternatives — affidavit of heirship, muniment of title, small estate affidavit — that convey inherited property without a lengthy administration. We identify the appropriate instrument on the screening call.
What if I don't have the deed, the will, or any paperwork?
Not disqualifying. Recorded documents are pulled from the county records; missing wills and estate paperwork are handled by the appropriate probate alternative. Provide the address and what you know; we build the file from there.
Can I sell if my former spouse is still on the deed?
Yes. A final divorce decree awarding the property to you is a court order that supports conveyance. The specific instrument depends on the decree's language. See /divorce-property.
Can I sell if there are liens I can't pay?
In most cases yes. Encumbrances are negotiated and satisfied at closing from proceeds. Where liens exceed value we pursue short-payoffs. Where the arithmetic will not work, we say so at the Assessment.
Do I have to clean out the property?
No. Take what matters to you and leave the rest. Cleanout, disposal, and any specialized crews are handled by our firm after closing.
Do I have to make any repairs?
No. We acquire strictly as-is. There is no inspection you must pass and no repair contingency.
What if the property is occupied by tenants?
We acquire subject to the existing tenancy. You do not need to serve notice, negotiate a move-out, or interact with the tenant after closing.
Where does closing take place?
At a licensed Texas title company, in person or by mail-out with a mobile notary if you live out of state or out of the country. Proceeds are wired the same day.
How long does the entire process take?
Simple files close in 2–4 weeks. Files requiring an affidavit of heirship, lien negotiation, or municipal coordination typically close in 6–12 weeks. Full probate files take longer. The Assessment gives you a written timeline for your specific file.
What if my situation is different from the ten on your site?
The ten pages are the categories we see most; they are not an exhaustive list. If the property has a title issue impeding a conventional sale, begin with a screening call.
Will neighbors or family know I'm selling?
Only if you tell them. There is no listing, no MLS entry, no sign in the yard, and no public marketing.
What areas do you serve?
Greater Houston — Harris and Montgomery counties primarily, with adjacent counties evaluated case by case.
Still have a question?
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