Sell an Inherited or Probate House in Baldwin County, AL
Losing a parent or a loved one is hard, and a house on the Alabama coast comes with its own worries: insurance, storms and a home sitting empty while the family lives somewhere else. We are a family-run company that buys homes across Baldwin County, and we walk families through selling an inherited house one step at a time. We buy as-is, with no repairs. Call (504) 920-4747 or use the form above.
We know this is a hard time for your family
Most families who call us about an inherited home are grieving and sorting out a lot at once. Some want to keep the house, some need to sell, and some have not decided. There is no rush to decide anything on the first call.
We explain each step in plain language, answer questions from every heir, and work alongside the attorney and title company you choose. If keeping the house or listing it with an agent is the better fit, we will tell you that too.
How probate works for a house in Baldwin County
In Alabama, the court process for an estate is called probate, and in Baldwin County it runs through the Probate Court, headed by the Judge of Probate, with its main office in Bay Minette. If there is a will, the court usually issues letters testamentary to the executor named in it. If there is no will, the court can issue letters of administration to an administrator.
Either way, the person with letters is the personal representative, and that is generally the person who can deal with the house for the estate. Under Alabama Code 43-2-350, the general claim deadline is the later of six months after letters are granted or five months after the first published notice. Creditors entitled to actual notice must also be allowed 30 days after notice. Exceptions can apply. These are estate claim periods, not promises about our closing speed. This is general information, not legal advice; a Baldwin County probate attorney should confirm what applies to your family.
Our guide to selling an inherited Fairhope or Daphne home through Alabama probate goes into more detail.
When the heirs live out of state
Many of the families we work with live far from Baldwin County. Distance is one of the main reasons heirs choose a direct sale over months of managing a vacant house from another state.
We can walk the property with a local relative, a neighbor or the attorney and send photos and notes to the family. When it is time to close, heirs can usually sign in front of a notary near where they live.
Storms, insurance and a vacant coastal home
An inherited home near the bay or the beach needs attention even when nobody lives there. Wind and flood coverage can change once a house sits vacant, and a storm can leave damage that no one sees for a while. It is worth calling the insurance agent early and having someone check the house after bad weather.
We buy inherited homes in the condition they are in, including houses with roof, wind or water damage. Our posts on storm-damaged homes in Baldwin County and inherited homes in Loxley cover common questions.
When several heirs need to agree
Brothers and sisters do not always see the house the same way. A single written offer that every heir can read helps: everyone sees the same price and the same terms. We are glad to get on a call with the whole family, answer questions, and then step back while you talk it over.
Inherited property in Okaloosa or Walton County, Florida
We also buy inherited homes across the Florida Panhandle. Florida has its own probate process, so the court steps are different, but our approach is the same. See our pages for Destin, Fort Walton Beach and Niceville. For family property in Louisiana, see how we help families sell an inherited house in New Orleans and Metairie.
How a written cash offer works
- Reach out. Call (504) 920-4747 or fill out the form. We ask about the house, the heirs and where probate stands.
- We see the house. We walk the property with you or someone you trust, or coordinate access with your attorney.
- You get a written offer. The price and terms are in writing so every heir can review them with your attorney.
- Your family decides. Take the time you need. If you accept, a local title company handles the title work and closing.
- Closing. The closing date is set around the probate paperwork and your family’s schedule. No repairs and no agent commissions.
Where we buy inherited homes in Baldwin County
We buy homes across Baldwin County, including Fairhope, Daphne, Spanish Fort, Foley, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, Robertsdale and Bay Minette.
Questions families ask us
Can we sell an inherited house while probate is still open?
Often, yes. Once the court issues letters, the personal representative may be able to sell, depending on what the will says and what the court allows. Your probate attorney confirms what is needed, and the title company makes sure the paperwork supports the sale.
Who has to sign to sell the house?
Usually the personal representative named by the probate court signs, and some sales also need the heirs or court approval. We put one written offer in front of everyone so each family member sees the same numbers.
We live out of state. Do we have to come to Alabama?
Usually not. Many heirs sign closing documents in front of a notary where they live, and the title company handles the rest. We can coordinate access to the house with a neighbor, a relative or your attorney.
The house has storm damage. Will you still make an offer?
Yes. We buy inherited homes as-is, including houses with roof, wind or water damage. If there is an open insurance claim, tell us and we will talk through how it fits with the sale.
What about the mortgage, taxes or creditor claims?
Any mortgage, unpaid property taxes and approved claims against the estate are normally paid from the sale proceeds at closing. Alabama law gives creditors a set period to file claims, so ask your attorney how that affects your timing.
Is there a cost or obligation to get an offer?
No. The written cash offer is free and there is no obligation. Your family can review it with your attorney and take the time you need.
Talk with a local family business
Bertucci Investment Group is owned by Andrew Rodriguez and Tony Bertucci, and our office is at 128 Colby St in Metairie. When you are ready, call (504) 920-4747 or request a written cash offer. If you just have questions about the process, call anyway. We are happy to help your family think it through.