Albany County · New York
Sell Your Inherited House House Fast in Albany
In New York, inherited real estate almost always requires going through the Surrogate's Court in the county where the deceased lived — this is the court that handles wills, estate administration, and the formal transfer of property titles. If the deceased left a will, the executor must file for probate under New York's Estates, Powers and Trusts Law (EPTL), a process that typically takes six months to over a year depending on whether heirs contest the will or the estate carries debt. New York does not offer a simplified small-estate affidavit procedure for real property — that shortcut applies only to personal property under $50,000 — so even a modest inherited house must go through full Surrogate's Court proceedings before title can be cleanly transferred to a buyer. On top of federal estate tax considerations, New York imposes its own state estate tax on estates exceeding $6.94 million (as of 2024), with a notable 'cliff' provision that can tax the entire estate if its value exceeds the threshold by more than 5%, making it worth verifying the estate's total value before closing any sale.
- Cash offer within 24 hours — even during probate
- We work with estate attorneys and executors
- Buy as-is — leave whatever you don't want
- Close in as few as 14 days after executor authorization
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No obligation · Closes in 7 days · $0 fees
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7 Days
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Repairs Needed
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How It Works
Three simple steps to sell your the United States home for cash — no repairs, no agents, no stress.
Tell Us About Your Property
Fill out our short form or call us. Takes 2 minutes. No obligation.
Receive Your Cash Offer
We'll present a fair, no-obligation cash offer within 24 hours.
Close On Your Schedule
Pick your closing date. We handle all paperwork. You get cash.
Frequently Asked Questions
We can close in as little as 7 days, or on your timeline. Most sellers close within 2–3 weeks.
No. We buy houses as-is in any condition. Take what you want and leave the rest.
We buy throughout New York, including Albany.
None. We pay all closing costs and there are no realtor commissions. The offer we make is what you receive.
We look at the property's after-repair value, the cost of needed work, and current market conditions. We aim to give you the highest fair offer we can.
Yes. Once we see the property, we can discuss the details and work toward a number that works for both sides.
Not a problem. We work with homeowners in difficult financial situations every day and can often close quickly enough to prevent further damage.
No showings, no repairs, no 3–6% agent commission, no waiting 60–90 days. You get certainty and speed instead of maybe getting an offer someday.