Baytown · Houston · Harris County, Texas
I work with families across Houston and Baytown, including Kashmere Gardens, Trinity Gardens, Sunnyside, and South Union — and with heirs selling from out of state.
Inherited a home? You don’t have to figure this out alone.
If you’re an executor, administrator, or family member handling a loved one’s home, I’ll walk you through your options in plain language — sell it as-is, or prepare it first — and handle the sale from first walkthrough to closing.
Prefer to talk first? Call or text (832) 979-7971 — no pressure, no obligation.
New to this? Most families I help have never sold an inherited home before. Start with the short form above — it takes a few minutes and gives me what I need to give you a clear, honest picture of what the home could sell for and what each path would actually put in the estate’s pocket.
Who I Help
Selling a home is hard enough. Selling one you inherited is different.
Probate and inherited-home sales come with court timelines, paperwork, family decisions, and a house that may need more than a fresh coat of paint. That’s the work I focus on.
Executors & administrators
You’ve been handed responsibility for an estate and a house. I coordinate with your probate attorney and the title company so the sale lines up with the court’s requirements — and keep you updated at every step.
Families with multiple heirs
When siblings or heirs in different cities — or different states — all have a say, I keep one clear point of contact, put pricing and offers in writing for everyone, and help the family compare options side by side.
Homes that need work
Vacant homes, deferred maintenance, full cleanouts, title issues, and liens don’t have to stop a sale. I’ll tell you honestly what must be handled, what can be sold as-is, and what each choice means for proceeds.
Your Two Paths
There’s no single “right” way to sell an inherited home. There are two honest ones.
Before you spend a dollar or lift a box, I’ll lay out both paths with estimated proceeds for each — what the home could bring as-is, and what selected improvements might add after their cost — so the estate decides with real numbers.
Sell it as it sits — no repairs, no cleanout
The home sells in its current condition, belongings and all. This is often the right call when:
- The estate needs to close quickly or stop monthly carrying costs
- Heirs live out of state and can’t manage repairs or a cleanout
- The home needs major work — roof, foundation, plumbing, HVAC
- The family simply doesn’t have the time or energy, and that’s okay
Best for: speed, simplicity, and zero out-of-pocket spending by the estate.
Make selected improvements first
A focused cleanout plus the few fixes buyers actually pay for — safety items, deep cleaning, paint, yard, lighting — can widen the buyer pool beyond investors to everyday homebuyers.
- Starts with a cleanout plan: keep, donate, sell, or remove
- Only improvements with a likely return — I’ll flag the ones that don’t pay
- Priced and marketed to owner-occupant buyers, not just investors
- You approve every dollar before it’s spent
Best for: maximizing the estate’s proceeds when time and condition allow.
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How It Works
From first call to closing day, in six steps
Every estate is different, but the road looks like this. Your probate attorney handles the legal side; I handle the house — and stay in step with both them and the title company the whole way.
Tell me about the home
Fill out the short intake form or call (832) 979-7971. Where is it, who inherited it, and where are you in the probate process?
We confirm where probate stands
Together we clarify who has authority to sell and what the court still requires. If you don’t have a probate attorney yet, I can point you to local attorneys families here commonly work with — the legal decisions stay with you and your attorney.
You get both paths, priced
I walk the home (or review photos and details with you remotely) and prepare an as-is estimate and a prepared-sale estimate, with likely proceeds for each.
The family decides — together
Every heir gets the same written summary. No surprises, no pressure, and no work begins until the estate approves it.
Cleanout, prep, and listing
I coordinate the cleanout and any approved improvements, then list and market the home to the right buyers for the path you chose.
Closing with the title company
Title is examined, liens and paperwork are cleared through the title company, and proceeds are distributed as the estate and court direct.
Guides for Families
The questions every family asks — answered plainly
First steps after inheriting a home
- Secure the home: locks, mail, utilities kept on, insurance notified that it’s vacant or estate-owned
- Locate the will and any paperwork for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance
- Don’t throw anything away yet — documents and valuables surface in unexpected places
- Talk with a Texas probate attorney about opening probate or confirming the estate’s path
- Get a realistic value for the home early — it shapes every decision after it
What a vacant home quietly costs
An empty inherited home still bills the estate every month:
- Mortgage payments, if a loan remains — the loan doesn’t pause for probate
- Property taxes and homeowner’s insurance (vacant-home coverage can cost more)
- Utilities, lawn care, and HOA fees
- Risk: leaks, pests, vandalism, and code violations grow the longer a home sits
That’s why “wait and see” has a price — and why we compare it honestly against selling sooner.
Handling the cleanout
A lifetime of belongings is usually the hardest part — emotionally and logistically. We sort into keep, family, donate, sell, and remove, in that order, at the family’s pace. Nothing leaves until the family says so. If heirs are out of state, I can coordinate local cleanout help and send photos as rooms are cleared.
When heirs don’t agree
It’s common: one heir wants top dollar, another wants it done, a third wants to keep the house. Written numbers help. When everyone sees the same as-is vs. prepared comparison — proceeds, timeline, and costs for each — most disagreements shrink to a decision the family can actually make. Where a buyout or keeping the home is on the table, your attorney can advise on the legal mechanics; I provide the market value both sides can rely on.
Meet Your Realtor
Ashley Green — probate & inherited homes in Baytown and Houston
I’ve been in real estate since 2019, and the work I care most about is helping families through the sale of a home nobody planned to sell. Inherited-home sales sit at the intersection of grief, paperwork, and a house that needs decisions — my job is to make the real estate side calm, organized, and honest.
I work hands-on with executors, administrators, and heirs across Baytown, Houston, and Harris County — including families handling everything from another state. You’ll always know what happens next, what it costs, and what the estate is likely to net, before you commit to anything.
Ashley Green | Probate & Inherited Homes REALTOR® — Sold By Ace Team · LUXELY Real Estate
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FAQ
Probate & inherited-home questions, answered
General information only — not legal advice. Your probate attorney advises on the legal side of your specific estate.
I inherited my mom's house in Houston. What do I do?
First, take a breath — nothing has to happen this week. Make sure the house stays locked, insured, and that property taxes and any mortgage stay current while things get sorted out. Find the will if there is one, and get several certified copies of the death certificate. Don’t clean anything out or promise the house to anyone yet. Once you know who the legal heirs are and whether probate is needed, you can make real decisions about selling, keeping, or renting it. I help Houston and Baytown families through exactly this — the first step is a conversation, not paperwork. Call or text me at (832) 979-7971 when you’re ready. This is general information, not legal advice.
Ashley Green | Probate & Inherited Homes REALTOR® — Sold By Ace Team · LUXELY Real Estate
We just inherited a home. What do we do first?
Secure the property and keep insurance and utilities in place, gather the will and any mortgage, tax, and insurance paperwork, and don’t discard belongings or documents until the family has been through them. Then confirm the estate’s legal path with a Texas probate attorney, and get a realistic value on the home — nearly every decision (sell, keep, buy out an heir) depends on what it’s actually worth.
Can we sell the home before probate is finished?
Often, yes — but it depends on where the estate is in the process and who has legal authority to sign for it. In Texas, an executor or administrator with the right court authority can typically sell during probate, and the title company will verify that authority before closing. This is exactly why I coordinate with your attorney and the title company from the start: we line the sale up with what the court allows, instead of finding a problem at the closing table.
Who has the authority to sell an inherited home?
It depends on the estate: a court-appointed executor or administrator, heirs who inherited clear title, or sometimes a combination — especially when there’s no will. If authority isn’t clear yet, that’s a question for your probate attorney, and it’s the first thing we sort out together before listing. I don’t guess at this — the title company won’t either.
Should we fix the home up or sell it as-is?
There’s no universal answer, which is why I price both paths for every family. As-is usually nets less but closes faster with no out-of-pocket cost or effort. Preparing the home — cleanout plus targeted fixes — can reach more buyers and a higher price, but takes time and money up front. You’ll see estimated proceeds for each side by side and decide with your heirs, not on a sales pitch.
The house is full of belongings. Do we have to clean it out to sell?
Not if you choose the as-is path — the home can sell with contents in place. If you prepare it for sale, I coordinate the cleanout: family keepsakes first, then donations and removal, at a pace the family controls. Out-of-state heirs can approve everything by photo and video.
There are several heirs. Do all of us have to agree and sign?
Generally, everyone with an ownership interest has to be part of the sale, and how that works depends on the estate’s structure — your attorney confirms the specifics. What I do is keep every heir informed with the same written pricing, offers, and timelines, so decisions are made on shared facts. If one heir wants to keep the home, a buyout using an agreed market value is often the cleanest route.
What if the home has a mortgage, liens, or title problems?
Very common in inherited homes, and usually workable. A remaining mortgage is typically paid from proceeds at closing. Liens and title issues are identified by the title company’s search, and we address them with your attorney before closing — sometimes they’re paid from proceeds, sometimes paperwork resolves them. Knowing early is what matters; that’s why title gets opened early in my process.
We live out of state. Can we sell a Baytown or Houston home from where we are?
Yes — a large share of inherited-home sales work this way. I handle the walkthroughs, cleanout coordination, and showings locally, keep you updated by phone, text, and photos, and most paperwork and closing documents can be signed remotely through the title company. You make the decisions; you don’t have to make the trips.
How do you work with our probate attorney and the title company?
Think of three lanes that stay in sync: your attorney handles the court and legal authority, the title company verifies title and handles closing, and I handle the home, the buyers, and the timeline. I share dates and documents across all three so the listing, the court calendar, and the closing never surprise each other.
What does it cost to talk to you about our options?
Nothing. The first conversation and the two-path pricing comparison are free and come with no obligation to list with me. Call (832) 979-7971 or start with the short form.
Ready when you are — even if “ready” just means questions.
Tell me about the home and where things stand. You’ll get a clear, written picture of your options and likely proceeds for each path — free, and with no obligation.