Selling an Inherited House in Harvey with Title Issues

Inheriting a house can be a blessing, but it often comes with unexpected challenges. In this case, a homeowner in Harvey on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish had inherited a property with his sisters back in 2013.  He was now ready to sell the house and move on but the home was dated, full of belongings, and had title paperwork that wasn’t filed correctly during the succession in 2013.

He reached out to us at Home Buyer Louisiana because he didn’t want to deal with cleaning it out, making repairs, or sorting out legal issues. Instead, he just wanted a fair cash offer and a stress-free way to move on.

Fortunately, our experienced title company was able to resolve the succession paperwork issue right at the closing table. The seller’s sisters came in and signed the necessary documents, clearing the title. Immediately after that, the house was legally his to sell and he closed with us the same day.

You can watch the video to see the property and hear more about the situation, or read the video transcript below.

Video Transcript

Hey guys, Aussie Steve here from Home Buyer Louisiana. We buy houses in any condition in Louisiana.

We actually just left a closing on this property today in Harvey on the West Bank of Jefferson Parish. The seller had reached out to us because he was ready to sell. He had inherited the property back in 2013 with his sisters, and they had gifted it to him. He’d owned it since then, but it was dated and he didn’t want to fix it up or clear it out.

We were able to make him a cash offer that worked, but there was a title issue he wasn’t aware of. When the sisters gifted him the property, the paperwork wasn’t filed correctly. Our experienced title company was able to resolve it. The sisters came to the closing and signed what was needed to correct the succession, so the title was clear. At the same signing, he sold it to us and we were able to close.

We deal with situations like this all the time. Title issues are more common than people think, but with the right team they can be solved.

Everything left in the house is now ours. The seller took what he wanted and left the rest. We’ll donate what we can to charity, some things our contractors can use, and the rest will go in a dumpster since we’re renovating the house anyway.

The property has an odd layout, some dated finishes, and an older kitchen that was beautiful in its day but not what modern buyers want. That’s why it wasn’t a fit for a traditional listing with a realtor. But for us, it’s perfect. We’ll clean it out, renovate it, and either flip it or keep it as a rental.

This is what we do. We buy houses as is, for cash. If you’re selling a property in South Louisiana or the Mississippi Gulf Coast, reach out to us. We’d love to hear about your situation and give you a cash offer. If it works, great—we’ll close with you. If it doesn’t, no hard feelings.

Thanks for watching, and visit our website at homebuyerlouisiana.com.

Selling a house on the Westbank?

If you’re dealing with an inherited house in Harvey or the West Bank, we can help. We buys properties in any condition, whether they’re vacant, inherited, or need major repairs. We buy all over the Westbank including  Gretna, Marrero, Terrytown, Westwego,  Avondale, Bridge City, Woodmere, and Algiers. Reach out if you want an offer from a local cash buyer who understands the Westbank.

We also buy in Greater New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette and the MS Gulf Coast. Let us know if you selling in these areas and want a cash offer on your property.