​Inherited a House You Don't Want? We'll Buy It As-Is
Your parent or loved one left you their house, hoping to give you something of value. And they did - but probably not in the way they imagined.
Instead of a blessing, the inherited home has become a burden. Especially if you don't live nearby, you're now facing:
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Multiple trips back and forth to a city you don't live in
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Clearing out a lifetime of belongings, furniture, and memories
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Making repairs and updates to get it market-ready
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Finding a real estate agent you can trust from a distance
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Managing contractors and work you can't personally oversee
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Paying ongoing property taxes, insurance, and utilities on a house you don't want
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Coordinating showings and offers while juggling your actual life
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Your parent wanted to leave you money - not a months-long project. There's a better way to handle this.
Why Inherited Property Owners Choose Oak Tree Home Buyers
We specialize in purchasing inherited homes throughout the counties southeast of Atlanta. Here's how we make this easy:
Buy Exactly As-Is: You don't need to empty the house, remove furniture, clean decades of accumulation, or make any repairs. We buy inherited homes in whatever condition they're in - full of belongings, outdated, in need of major work, whatever. You can literally walk away and leave everything behind.
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No Multiple Trips Required
If you live out of state or far away, we can handle almost everything remotely. One visit to see the property (or sometimes none if you provide photos), and then you sign at closing. That's it.
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​Fast Closing
We can close in as little as 7-14 days, or we can wait as long as you need if you're dealing with probate or estate settlement timelines. You control the schedule.
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No Agent Needed
You don't need to find a local agent, list the property, or deal with the traditional sale process. We buy directly from you.
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No Fees or Commissions
The cash offer we make is what you receive. No agent commissions (typically 5-6%), no repairs, no closing costs.
The Real Cost of Selling an Inherited Home Traditionally
Let's walk through what selling the traditional way actually involves:
​​Making Repairs: Older homes (which most inherited properties are) need work. Roof repairs, HVAC updates, plumbing fixes, electrical work, cosmetic updates to compete with other listings. You're looking at $10,000-$50,000+ in repairs to get it market-ready.
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Finding an Agent: If you don't live locally, how do you find a trustworthy agent? You'll need to interview agents remotely, hoping you choose someone reliable who has your best interests at heart.​
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Managing From a Distance: Every decision requires phone calls. Every contractor needs supervision. Every showing needs coordination. If you have a full-time job and a family, this becomes a serious time drain.
Uncertainty: Deals fall through. Financing doesn't come through. Inspections reveal problems. You might need to drop the price and start over. The whole process is unpredictable.​​
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Holding Costs: While the house sits on the market (60-90 days on average), you're paying property taxes, insurance, utilities, and possibly HOA fees. At $500-$1,000/month, those holding costs add up.
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Clearing Out the House: This alone can take weeks. You'll need to sort through belongings, decide what to keep, donate, or throw away. Hire an estate sale company or junk removal service. Coordinate disposal of hazardous materials. It's time-consuming and emotionally draining.
Add it all up: The "higher price" you get from a traditional sale might not net you much more than a cash offer once you subtract commissions, repair costs, holding costs, and the value of your time and stress.
What About Probate?
Many inherited properties need to go through probate before they can be sold. We're familiar with the probate process and can work within those timelines.
If the property is already through probate and the deed is in your name, great - we can move quickly. If probate is still in process, we can often make an offer now and simply wait to close until probate is complete.
Either way, we're flexible and experienced with these situations. (For more complex probate situations with multiple heirs, see our Probate Sales page.)
How Our Process Works
Step 1: Initial Contact: Call or submit the form below. Tell us about the inherited property - where it is, what condition it's in, what your situation looks like.
Step 2: Property Evaluation: We'll arrange to see the property. If you're local, you can meet us there. If you're out of state, you can often just provide photos and we'll handle a walkthrough ourselves.
Step 3: Cash Offer: Within 24-48 hours, we'll present a fair cash offer based on the property's condition and location.
Step 4: Choose Your Timeline: Still working through probate? Need a few weeks to grab a few items you want to keep? Need to close next week? You tell us what works.
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Step 5: Simple Closing: We handle all the paperwork. You sign, receive your check, and you're done. Everything left in the house becomes our responsibility.
Serving the Counties Southeast of Atlanta
We buy inherited properties throughout Henry County, Newton County, Rockdale County, Clayton County, Walton County, Butts County, Spalding County, Monroe County, Lamar County, and parts of Dekalb County.
Whether the inherited home is in McDonough, Covington, Conyers, Lithonia, or anywhere else in our service area, we'd love to help.
Turn Your Inheritance Into What It Was Meant to Be: A Financial Blessing
Your loved one wanted to help you, not burden you. By selling quickly to Oak Tree Home Buyers, you can turn the inherited property into actual cash you can use - without months of work, stress, and expense.
We believe in Authenticity, Stewardship, and doing right by people in our community. We're not here to lowball you or take advantage during a difficult time. We're here to provide a fair, straightforward solution that honors your loved one's intentions while respecting your time and circumstances.
For every property we purchase, we also make a donation to a local charity - continuing the legacy of community care that your loved one likely valued.
Common Inherited Property Situations We Handle
Out-of-State Heirs: You live in another state and have no intention of moving to Georgia. The house is just a problem to solve from a distance.
Property in Disrepair: The home hasn't been updated in decades and needs significant work. Maybe there's even structural damage, foundation issues, or systems that need replacing.
Hoarder Situations: Sometimes loved ones accumulate far more than we realize. The thought of clearing out the home is overwhelming.
Emotional Difficulty: You're grieving and don't have the emotional energy to deal with sorting through a lifetime of belongings and making endless decisions about the property.
Multiple Heirs: You inherited the property along with siblings, and you all just want to split the proceeds and move on. (See also: Probate Sales)
Tenant-Occupied: Your loved one was renting out the property, and now you've inherited tenants you don't want to manage. (See also: Tired Landlords)
Ready to Sell Your Inherited Property?
Let's have a simple conversation about the inherited home and what you'd like to do next. There's no obligation, and you'll have a clear cash offer in hand within 48 hours.
Call us at 770-626-4550 or fill out the form below to get started.
