Inherited a house in Hays County that’s behind on property taxes, still in a parent’s or grandparent’s name, or shared between several family members? You don’t have to sort all of that out by yourself before you can sell.
Longhorn Home Buyers buys inherited houses as-is in San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, Dripping Springs and the rest of Hays County, including properties with delinquent taxes, unfinished probate, heirship issues and clouded title. These are the situations most cash buyers turn down. They’re the ones we specialize in.
Situations we buy every day
- The house is still in the deceased owner’s name. Probate was never opened, or there was no will.
- There are multiple heirs. Siblings, cousins or out-of-state relatives all have a share, and not everyone agrees or can be reached.
- Property taxes are years behind. Penalties and interest keep growing, and you may have received a letter or lawsuit from the county or a tax attorney.
- There are title problems. Old liens, missing signatures, a bad deed, or a gap in the chain of ownership.
- The house needs work. Foundation, roof, hoarding, fire or water damage, or it’s been sitting vacant.
- You live out of town and can’t manage repairs, showings or a listing.
How back taxes get handled
In most cases, the delinquent property taxes are paid off out of the sale at closing. You don’t need to come up with the money first. The title company pulls the exact payoff from the Hays County Tax Office (or the attorney handling a tax suit), and it’s paid before any proceeds go to you or the other heirs.
If the county or a taxing entity has already filed a tax lawsuit or scheduled a sale, time matters. Reach out as early as you can so there’s room to close before the sale date.
More on selling a house that’s behind on property taxes in Hays County →
How heirship and title problems get handled
We typically close through a Texas title company. When the house is still in a deceased owner’s name, there are several common ways to clear title, depending on the situation. These can include an affidavit of heirship, a small estate affidavit, or a probate proceeding. We’ll walk through what your situation likely needs and work with the title company and, when necessary, a Texas real estate or probate attorney.
When several family members own a share, we can work with all the heirs together. In some cases we can also buy an individual heir’s interest.
How it works
- Tell us about the property. Call or text 512-995-7498 or fill out the form. Address, who’s on title, and roughly what’s owed is plenty to start.
- We look into the taxes and title. We check the tax records and ownership history so there are no surprises later.
- Get a cash offer. We’ll explain how the taxes, any liens and the closing costs are handled, and what you’d walk away with.
- Close on your timeline. There are no repairs, no cleaning, no showings and no agent commissions. Leave behind anything you don’t want.
Areas we serve
We buy inherited houses throughout Hays County, including San Marcos, Kyle, Buda, Wimberley, Dripping Springs, Driftwood and Niederwald. We also buy in the surrounding counties, including Travis, Caldwell, Comal, Guadalupe, Bastrop, Blanco and Williamson.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sell an inherited house in Texas before probate is finished?
Often, yes. The path depends on whether there was a will and how many heirs there are. In some cases title can be cleared with an affidavit of heirship or a small estate affidavit instead of a full probate. We’ll help you figure out which applies and work with the title company to get there.
Do I have to pay the back property taxes before I sell?
Usually not. Delinquent taxes, penalties and interest are normally paid out of the sale proceeds at closing.
What if not all of the heirs agree to sell?
We can talk with each heir, and in some situations we can purchase an individual heir’s share. Every family is different, so call us and we’ll talk through your options.
What if the house is in bad shape or full of belongings?
We buy as-is. You don’t need to repair, clean out or update anything.
Is there any cost to get an offer?
No. Getting an offer is free and there’s no obligation.
Is this legal advice?
No. We’re real estate buyers, not attorneys. For legal questions about probate or heirship, we recommend talking with a Texas probate attorney, and we’re happy to work alongside yours.
Get your cash offer
Inherited a property in Hays County with taxes or title problems? Call or text Longhorn Home Buyers at 512-995-7498, email thomas@longhornhomebuyers.com, or fill out the form below. We’ll give you straight answers and a fair cash offer.