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Madison & St. Clair County's Inherited-Home Specialists

Inherited a House You Don't Want?
Stop Paying Its Bills.

Every month that house sits, the estate pays taxes, insurance, and utilities on a property nobody lives in. We buy inherited homes as-is — no repairs, no clean-out, no commissions. Firm cash offer in 24 hours.

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Jim Nantell — Owner, Simply Sold LLC
Jim Nantell — Owner, Simply Sold LLC
"Settling an estate is hard enough. When you call, you get me — not a call center. I'll give you a real number and zero pressure."

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The Math Nobody Shows You

An Empty Inherited House Is Not Free

While the estate sits in limbo, the bills don't stop. Here's what a typical Metro East house quietly costs the family every single month:

Property taxes (escrowed monthly)$250–$400
Vacant-home insurance$100–$200
Utilities kept on (pipes, sump, security)$80–$150
Lawn, snow & basic upkeep$50–$150
Cost of waiting, per month$480–$900

A traditional listing averages 60–90+ days — plus repairs and 5–6% commission. Six months of "waiting for the right buyer" can cost an estate $3,000–$5,000 in carrying costs alone, before a single repair bill.

Simple Process

How Selling an Inherited House Works

No showings. No agents. No repairs. We move at your family's pace — and your probate timeline's.

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Tell Us About the Property

Call (618) 800-2635 or fill out the form. In probate, mid-probate, or not started yet — it doesn't matter. We've seen every stage.

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Get a Firm Cash Offer in 24 Hours

Jim personally reviews the property and calls with a real number. One offer the whole family can evaluate — no repair negotiations, no shifting terms.

3

Close When Probate Allows

As fast as 7 days once you have authority to sell — or months from now if the estate needs time. You pick the date. We cover all closing costs.

Built for Estates

The Hard Parts? We Handle Them.

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Probate Experience

We work alongside your probate attorney and the estate's timeline. Contract early, close when your authority to sell is confirmed.

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Full Clean-Out Included

Take the keepsakes. Leave the rest — furniture, clothes, 40 years of belongings. We handle everything after closing.

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Multiple Heirs

One firm number with zero fees is easier for a family to agree on than months of listings and repair haggling. We keep everyone informed.

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Any Condition, Any Liens

Deferred maintenance, back taxes, an old mortgage — all settled out of proceeds at closing by the title company. You bring nothing.

Real Sellers. Real Results.

Families We've Helped Across Metro East IL

★★★★★

"I contacted Jim when my mother passed away and had a house that was no longer needed. Jim was easy to talk with and helped every step of the process."

Floyd B. — Highland, IL
Probate / Inherited
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"Selling to Jim was an easy process. My home needed many costly repairs that I was not equipped to handle. No repairs or even cleaning up before I moved."

Ann F. — Bethalto, IL
As-Is Sale
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"When I contacted Jim I was down to the last 2 weeks before my house would have been sold for back taxes. His company moved quick and solved the situation with very limited time to sell."

Joanne S. — Collinsville, IL
Delinquent Property Taxes
Common Questions

Inherited & Probate House FAQs

Straight answers. We're not attorneys or tax advisors — for legal and tax specifics, confirm with yours. Here's how it works in practice:

Can I sell an inherited house in Illinois before probate is finished?
Often, yes. In many Illinois estates the executor or administrator has authority to sell real estate during probate, and we can sign a contract early and close as soon as your authority to sell is confirmed. Every estate is different — we work alongside your probate attorney and move at whatever pace your timeline allows.
Do I need to clean out my parents' house before selling?
No. Take the keepsakes and photos that matter to your family and leave everything else — furniture, clothing, decades of belongings. We handle the entire clean-out after closing. This is one of the biggest reliefs we provide to families.
What if there are multiple heirs who all have a say?
We work with multiple-heir estates regularly. One firm cash number with zero fees is much easier for a family to agree on than a months-long listing with shifting offers and repair negotiations. Jim will communicate with whoever the family designates and keep the process transparent for everyone.
Will I owe taxes when I sell an inherited house?
Many heirs owe little or no capital gains tax because inherited property generally receives a stepped-up basis to its value at the date of death. Confirm your specific situation with your tax advisor or attorney — but for most families selling soon after inheriting, the tax bill is far smaller than they fear.
The house has a mortgage and back taxes. Can you still buy it?
Yes. Mortgages, delinquent property taxes, and most liens are paid off out of the sale proceeds at closing — the title company handles it. You don't need to bring money to the table or pay anything off in advance.
How fast can you close on an inherited property?
We make a firm cash offer within 24 hours and can close in as little as 7 days once you have authority to sell. If probate or family decisions need more time, we'll wait — you pick the closing date, whether that's two weeks or six months out.
Are there any fees or commissions when selling to Simply Sold?
Zero. No agent commissions (typically 5–6%), no closing costs, no hidden fees. The number we offer is the exact number the estate or heirs receive at closing.

One Call Settles the House Question.

No repairs. No clean-out. No commissions. A firm cash offer your whole family can look at — and zero pressure to take it.

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