Even With Succession, Multiple Heirs or Repairs
If you inherited a house in Louisiana, you may be able to start the sale process even if succession is still underway, multiple heirs are involved, or the property needs major repairs. Home Buyer Louisiana buys inherited houses as-is and works with Louisiana title companies and succession attorneys so the legal and title requirements can be completed before closing.
We have handled inherited properties involving out-of-state heirs, unfinished successions, 13 heirs, missing heirs, major repairs, delinquent taxes and complicated title issues. You do not need to clean out or renovate the house before requesting an offer.
When you inherit a home, you’re suddenly responsible for property taxes, insurance, and maintenance. If you’re not planning to live in the property or rent it out, selling might be the best option, but going the traditional route with a real estate agent can be a headache.
Here’s how we make it easier:
Home Buyer Louisiana has purchased inherited properties across Louisiana involving unfinished successions,multiple heirs, missing heirs, out-of-state sellers, major repairs, vacant houses and homes full of belongings.
13 heirs and multiple successions – Hollygrove, New Orleans
We purchased an inherited Hollygrove property that required coordination among 13 heirs and multiple successions before the sale could close. [Read the case →]
Missing heir, tax sale and code liens – Mid-City, New Orleans
One inherited property involved three heirs, an unfinished succession, a missing heir, delinquent taxes, a prior tax sale and significant code violations. We worked alongside the seller, Title Stream and the legal process until the property was able to close. [Read the case →]
Unresolved succession and out-of-state heirs – 7th Ward, New Orleans
A family inherited a house while several heirs lived outside Louisiana and succession still needed to be completed. We made an offer while the legal work was underway and coordinated with the seller’s attorney and title company through closing. [Read the case →]
Inherited House full of unwanted belongings – Kenner
A family inherited a house in Kenner with multiple heirs and an ongoing succession. The property was still full of belongings, and the family did not want to handle a full cleanout or prepare it for a traditional sale. We purchased the house as-is, allowing them to take the items they wanted and leave the rest behind. [Read the case →]
Inherited House With Unfinished Succession – Baton Rouge
A seller inherited a house in Baton Rouge that still needed succession completed, along with updates and a large amount of belongings she did not want to sort or remove. We purchased the property as-is, with the succession handled as part of the closing process, so she did not have to clean out or renovate the house before selling. [Read the case →]
Every inheritance is different. If succession is incomplete, several heirs are involved, someone cannot be located, or the property has title or condition problems, we can evaluate the house and explain whether a direct as-is sale may be an option. The succession attorney and title company determine the legal steps required before ownership can transfer.
Yes and we do it all the time. While Louisiana law requires succession to transfer title, we can start the sales process now and work with attorneys to wrap up the legal work before closing. That way, you don’t lose months waiting.
At Home Buyer Louisiana, we often:
This means you don’t have to pay upfront for legal help, and we can keep the process moving even if paperwork isn’t finished yet.
Yes. You may not need to empty every room, remove old furniture or complete a full estate cleanout before selling to Home Buyer Louisiana as we buy houses in as-is condition.
Tell us which belongings the family intends to keep and what may remain. Depending on the property and written agreement, unwanted furniture, household items and debris may be left for us to address after closing.
Personal documents, valuables, family photographs, medications, firearms and hazardous materials should be removed or handled separately. Any agreement about belongings remaining in the house should be confirmed before closing.
Here’s the good news:
We’ll work with a title company or attorney to handle all of this behind the scenes. No surprises.
Usually, all of the current owners must agree and sign if the heirs want to voluntarily sell the entire inherited property. One heir generally cannot sell the other heirs’ ownership interests without their permission.
The exact process depends on whether the succession has been completed, who currently holds title, and whether a succession representative has been appointed.
If the succession is complete: The heirs named as owners will normally need to approve the sale and sign the necessary closing documents. Heirs who live outside Louisiana can often sign remotely or through properly prepared documents, so everyone does not necessarily need to attend the closing in person.
If the succession is still open: A court-appointed succession representative may be able to enter into an agreement to sell the property, subject to court approval. Louisiana law allows a succession representative to sign an agreement to sell before receiving approval, provided the agreement is conditioned on the court approving the proposed sale.
If one heir refuses to sell: The other heirs cannot simply ignore that person’s ownership interest. However, Louisiana law generally gives a co-owner the right to request a partition of property held in common. Depending on the circumstances, that process can result in another co-owner buying the interest, a court-supervised private sale, or a public sale.
Home Buyer Louisiana has worked with families dealing with multiple heirs, unfinished successions, out-of-state relatives, and inherited houses that need substantial repairs. We can evaluate the property and make a cash offer while the title company and attorney determine what documents, signatures, or court approvals are required before closing.
Yes, much of the process can be coordinated without every heir traveling to Louisiana.
Home Buyer Louisiana can visit the property, review its condition and communicate with the family remotely. The closing attorney will determine which documents require original signatures, notarization or other formalities and whether remote or mail-away signing is available.
Out-of-state heirs should gather any available:
You do not need every document organized before reaching out. A lot of these documents are recorded so the title attorney can access them. Tell us what you have, and we can explain the likely next steps.
Yes, it’s possible to sell your share of an inherited house, even if the other heirs don’t want to sell. In Louisiana, you have the right to sell your fractional ownership interest. However, there are important things to consider:
We’ve helped families navigate situations where only one heir wanted to sell, and we’re happy to talk through your options — even if they’re complicated.
Selling your inherited house in Louisiana is easier than you think:
We’ll even connect you with a succession attorney if needed, and make the process as hands-off as you want.
At Home Buyer Louisiana, we’re here to make a difficult situation easier. Whether you’ve just inherited a home or are deep into the succession process, we can help you move on with less stress, fewer costs, and more money in your pocket.
If you’re ready to get a fair cash offer and see what your options look like
We buy inherited homes across South Louisiana, including cities and parishes where succession issues and vacant homes are common. Whether the property is in perfect shape or completely outdated, we’re ready to make a fair cash offer.
Some of the areas we frequently buy in include:
New Orleans (Gentilly, New Orleans East, Mid-City, Algiers etc.)
Jefferson Parish – both East Bank (Kenner, Metairie) and West Bank (Marrero, Harvey, Westwego)
Baton Rouge (All areas, Baker, Central, Shenandoah, etc.)
North Shore – St. Tammany Parish (Covington, Slidell, Mandeville, etc.) Tangipahoa Parish (Hammond, Ponchatoula, etc.)
St. Bernard Parish – (Arabi, Chalmette, Violet, etc.)
Lafayette (Youngsville, Broussard, Scott, etc.)
Our sister company Home Buyer Mississippi buys in MS but note the inheritance laws are different so refer to their page on Selling an inherited house in Mississippi
Even if your inherited house is in a rural parish or hard-to-reach area, reach out – chances are we’ve bought nearby. We’re here to serve across Louisiana and beyond.
1. Tell us about your house and we will give you an estimate of our cash offer
2. If our cash offer is something that will work for you we’ll set up a quick appointment to view the property
3. We’ll give you a written cash offer for your consideration
4. If you are happy, we close at a reputable title company, cash in your hands in as little as 7 days or a date that suits you
We can do step 1 through 3 within 48 hours so you will quickly know whether we are the right the solution for you
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We pay cash which means nothing is dependent on banks approval or slowed down by redtape
We buy your house, as-is so you don't need to make repairs or clean the property
We can close quickly, sometimes you can sell your house as fast as 7 days.
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