We work with your attorney
We coordinate with your probate attorney and the title company so the sale lines up with the court's requirements.
Probate · Metro Detroit
Sell a House in Probate for Cash in Metro Detroit
Selling a home tied up in probate can feel slow and confusing. We buy probate properties for cash, as-is, and coordinate with your attorney and the title company so the sale closes smoothly once you have authority.
- Fair cash offer within 24 hours
- Sell as-is — no repairs or cleaning
- No fees, commissions, or closing costs
- Close on your timeline — as fast as 7 days
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2013Serving Metro Detroit since
80+5-star Google reviews
7 daysTypical close timeline
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The short answer
Can you sell a house that's in probate in Michigan?
Yes. Once the probate court issues Letters of Authority naming a personal representative, that person can sell the home. We buy for cash, as-is, with no repairs or clean-out, and we work alongside your probate attorney and the title company to keep everything aligned with the court. Michigan's informal probate and small-estate options often move faster than families expect.
What you need before you can sell
When a home passes through probate, the court appoints a personal representative (also called an executor) and issues Letters of Authority — the document that lets you sign to sell the property. Until that's in place, no one can legally transfer the home. This happens in the county where the person lived.
We're not attorneys and don't provide legal advice, but we work with probate estates regularly. We can look at the property and put a written cash offer in front of you now, so you're ready to move the moment you have authority to sell.
Selling the home as-is, contents and all
Probate homes are often full of a lifetime of belongings, and they may have deferred maintenance or repairs no one kept up with. You don't need to clean it out or fix anything. Take what matters to the family and leave the rest — we handle the cleanout and repairs after closing.
Because we pay cash and cover the standard closing costs, the estate avoids agent commissions, repair bills, and months of carrying costs like taxes, insurance, and utilities on a home no one is living in.
Why sell to us
Why Homeowners in This Situation Choose Sell Dave Your House
Truly as-is — leave everything
No clean-out and no repairs. Keep the keepsakes, leave the rest, and we take care of the property after closing.
Stop the carrying costs
Taxes, insurance, and utilities on an empty estate home add up fast. A quick cash close stops the bleeding.
Flexible timing
Probate moves at its own pace. We're patient, and we close on the estate's schedule once you have authority.
Simple process
How the Cash Sale Works
No listing, no showings, no waiting on a buyer's financing. Three steps from first call to cash in hand.
1
Tell us about your property
Enter your address and contact info. It takes less than 60 seconds. There's no pressure to move forward.
2
Receive your cash offer
We look at your home in person. Then we give you a fair, written cash offer — usually within 24 hours.
3
Choose your closing date
Pick the date that works for you. We handle the paperwork. You walk away with cash.
What we help with
Common Concerns We Handle
Letters of AuthorityPersonal representativeInformal probateSmall-estate processEstate cleanoutTitle transfer
FAQ
Probate: Frequently Asked Questions
How long does probate take before I can sell?
It varies by estate, but Michigan's informal probate and small-estate options can move faster than many expect. We can make an offer now so you're ready to close as soon as the court grants authority to sell.
Do I need to clean out the house first?
No. We buy probate homes as-is, contents included. Take what the family wants and leave everything else — we handle the cleanout after closing.
Can you buy if there are multiple heirs?
Yes. The personal representative signs on behalf of the estate. We can keep all heirs informed, and the title company disburses proceeds per the estate's instructions.
Do you give legal advice on probate?
No — we're cash home buyers, not attorneys. We work alongside your probate attorney and the title company, but you should rely on them for legal guidance.
Where we buy
We Buy Houses Across Metro Detroit
Facing a different situation? We also help homeowners house in disrepair, inherited property, financial hardship, rental property, downsizing, and avoid realtor fees.
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Get a Fair Cash Offer — No Repairs, No Fees, No Pressure
Tell us about your property. We'll get back to you with a no-obligation cash offer, usually within 24 hours. You choose the closing date.