Sell an Inherited House in New Orleans and Metairie
Losing a parent or a loved one is hard enough without a house to figure out. We are a local, family-run company in Metairie, 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 for a written cash offer.
We know this is a hard time for your family
Most of the families who call us about an inherited house are grieving and busy at the same time. There are bills arriving at an empty house and relatives in different cities with different opinions. Nobody needs a sales pitch in the middle of that.
Our job is to make the house one less thing to carry. We explain the steps 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 for your family, we will tell you that too.
What heirs face with a Louisiana succession
In Louisiana, the court process for passing property to heirs is called a succession. Until it is handled, the house usually stays titled in the name of the person who passed, and a buyer cannot take clear title from the heirs.
A succession can be opened with or without a will. In Orleans Parish it is filed at Civil District Court, and in Jefferson Parish at the 24th Judicial District Court in Gretna. The court can name a succession representative to manage the estate, or issue a judgment of possession that places the heirs in ownership. Some smaller estates may qualify for a simpler small succession affidavit. A Louisiana succession attorney can tell you which path fits your family.
Our guide on how to sell an inherited house in Louisiana through succession goes deeper, and this list of documents required to sell inherited property in Louisiana helps you gather the paperwork early.
When the heirs live out of state
Many of the heirs we work with live in Houston, Atlanta, Dallas or farther away. That distance is one of the main reasons families choose a direct sale.
We can walk the property with a neighbor, a local relative 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, and the title company sends each heir their share as the paperwork directs.
When several heirs need to agree
Brothers and sisters do not always see the house the same way. One wants to keep it, one needs the money, one has not spoken up yet. Louisiana law generally requires every co-owner, or a representative with court authority, to sign a sale.
A single written offer that every heir can read helps. Everyone sees the same price and the same terms, and nobody has to take another relative’s word for it. We are glad to get on a call with the whole family, answer questions, and then step back while you talk it over.
Back taxes, liens and mortgages
It is common to find surprises after a loved one passes: unpaid property taxes, a reverse mortgage, a home equity loan, a contractor lien or old city fines. These do not have to stop a sale. In most cases they are paid from the proceeds at closing, and the title company shows every payoff on the settlement statement.
If you are not sure what is owed, a title search will show it. Our post on selling a house with a lien in New Orleans explains how payoffs work.
Caring for a vacant house in the meantime
An empty house still needs insurance, lawn care, utilities and someone to check the doors after a storm. Many standard homeowner policies change once a home sits vacant, so it is worth calling the insurance agent early.
We buy vacant inherited houses in the condition they are in, including houses that need a new roof, full renovation or a lot of belongings sorted. Take the photos, furniture and keepsakes your family wants first.
Inherited property in Alabama or Florida
We also buy inherited homes in coastal Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. Alabama and Florida use probate rather than a succession, so the court steps and paperwork are different, but our approach is the same. Families in Baldwin County can read our guide to selling an inherited Fairhope or Daphne home through Alabama probate.
How a written cash offer works
- Reach out. Call (504) 920-4747 or fill out the form. We ask about the house, who the heirs are, and where the succession or probate stands.
- We see the house. We walk the property with you, a relative or someone you trust. If nobody can be there, we can coordinate access with your attorney.
- You get a written offer. We put the price and terms in writing so every heir can review it with your attorney. There is no cost and no obligation.
- Your family decides. Take the time you need. If you accept, a local title company handles the title work, the payoffs and the closing.
- Closing. The closing date is set around the succession paperwork and your family’s schedule. You do not pay agent commissions, and you do not make repairs.
You can see how one family handled it in our 622 N Pierce inherited property case study in Mid-City.
Where we buy inherited houses
We buy inherited houses across New Orleans, Metairie, the rest of Jefferson Parish, and the North Shore in St. Tammany Parish. Local guides for families: selling an inherited house in New Orleans, selling an inherited house in Metairie, inherited houses in Jefferson Parish and probate and succession sales in Louisiana.
Questions families ask us
Can we sell an inherited house before the succession is finished?
Often the family can sign an agreement while the succession is still open, and the sale closes once the court paperwork lets the heirs or the succession representative transfer title. Your succession attorney and the title company confirm what is needed for your file.
Do all of the heirs have to agree to sell?
In most cases every heir who will be on the title, or a succession representative with authority to sell, needs to sign. We put one written offer in front of everyone so each heir sees the same numbers before deciding.
We live out of state. Do we have to come to Louisiana?
Usually not. Many heirs sign their closing documents in front of a notary where they live, and the title company sends the proceeds to each heir as the paperwork directs.
Do we need to clean out or repair the house first?
No repairs. We buy inherited houses as-is. Take the belongings and keepsakes that matter to your family, and we will talk through the rest with you before you sign anything.
What if there are back taxes or a mortgage on the house?
Property taxes, liens and any remaining mortgage are normally paid from the sale proceeds at closing. The title company lists every payoff on the settlement statement so the family can see where each dollar goes.
Is there any 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, compare it with listing the house, and take whatever time you need to decide.
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.