Sell Your Inherited New York Home Without the Probate Stress
Close in weeks, not months. We handle the NY Surrogate's Court paperwork timing while you handle the estate.
Get Your Cash Offer NowHow Selling an Inherited New York Home Actually Works
When you inherit a home in New York, the property generally cannot be transferred until the executor or administrator has been granted authority by the Surrogate's Court. That authority is documented by Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration. Sale of real estate by a personal representative requires Letters in hand and clear title — without both, no New York title company will close.
New York probate typically runs 7–12 months typical; can extend longer in NYC counties. The relevant authority is NY SCPA (Surrogate's Court Procedure Act) and EPTL. Not strictly required but standard for any estate with real property.
Small-estate procedures may apply: Less than $50,000 (Voluntary Administration / SCPA 1301). These shortcuts bypass the full probate process when the estate qualifies — useful for smaller estates with primarily personal property, but real estate generally still requires the standard probate procedure.
Our process: we sign a purchase contract conditioned on the issuance of Letters, hold the contract open at the same price during the wait, then close 7–14 days after the personal representative has authority. No re-trade, no second negotiation. We coordinate with your probate attorney and the New York title company directly.
Counties we serve in New York: Erie, Monroe, Onondaga, Albany, Niagara, and others — see all New York cities we serve.
Our 3-Step NY Inherited Property Process
NY Property Walkthrough or Remote Assessment
We visit the inherited property or assess remotely. Leave the contents — we sort, donate, and dispose. The personal representative does not need to be local; we coordinate everything via e-sign and mail.
Written Cash Offer — Held Open Through NY Probate
You get a written offer in 24–48 hours. The contract is signed by the executor or administrator in expectation of Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration issuing. We hold the price firm during the New York probate wait — no renegotiation.
Close in 7–14 Days Once Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration Issue
Title company verifies authority, settles any liens or estate debts at closing, and wires the proceeds to the estate account. The personal representative then distributes per the will or intestacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does probate take in New York?
7–12 months typical; can extend longer in NYC counties. The slowest part is typically the mandatory creditor-claim period required by NY SCPA (Surrogate's Court Procedure Act) and EPTL. We can sign a contract early and close once Letters are in hand.
Do I need a lawyer to sell an inherited New York property?
Not strictly required but standard for any estate with real property. Most personal representatives use counsel to navigate the probate filings, the title transfer, and any tax considerations. We coordinate directly with your attorney.
What is the small-estate threshold in New York?
Less than $50,000 (Voluntary Administration / SCPA 1301). Most small-estate procedures focus on personal property and may not apply to real estate.
Can the property be sold before Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration are issued?
A contract can be signed before Letters issue (conditioned on issuance), but the closing itself requires the personal representative to have authority. Title companies in New York confirm Letters via certified copy at closing.
What if there are multiple heirs in disagreement?
We provide a single transparent written offer all heirs can review with their counsel. We do not insert ourselves into family disputes — the offer stands or falls on its own terms. Many estate sales in New York resolve heir disagreements precisely because a clean cash exit removes the friction of a listed-sale process.
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We work with executors, administrators, and heirs in New York — no court order required, no commissions, no repairs.