What Happens When You Reach Out
A lot of people hesitate to call a home buyer because they expect a high-pressure sales pitch. Here's what actually happens when you contact us: we ask about the property and the situation, we listen, and we give you an honest read. Sometimes that read is "we can make you a strong cash offer this week." Sometimes it's "you'd probably net more listing this one — here's why." We'd rather point you in the right direction than buy a house from someone who shouldn't sell to us.
When you call or write, it helps to have a few things handy — but don't worry if you don't have all of them. We work with incomplete information all the time:
- The property address. This is the one thing we really need to start.
- Where things stand legally. Has probate been opened? Is there a will? Are you the executor/administrator, or an heir? If you're not sure, just say so — we'll help you figure out the next step.
- Who else is involved. How many heirs, and do they generally agree on selling? You don't need unanimous agreement to talk to us, but it affects the path.
- Money attached to the house. Mortgage balance (rough is fine), back taxes, HOA dues, any liens you know about. These get handled at closing — we're just sizing things up.
- The condition. "It's full of stuff and hasn't been updated since 1995" is a perfectly good description. Photos help if you have them, but they're not required for an initial conversation.
- Your timeline. ASAP, a few months, or just exploring — all fine. We'll be straight about what's realistic given where the estate stands.
Common Questions Before Contacting Us
Do I need to have probate opened before I call?
No. Many of the families we work with call us before probate is opened, and some call before they've even talked to an attorney. We can explain what the process typically looks like in your county's probate court and what needs to happen before a sale can close. Starting the conversation early usually saves time — the biggest delays we see come from families who wait months to open the estate and then discover the title needs curative work too.
I'm out of state. Can we still do this?
Yes — a large share of our inherited-house purchases involve out-of-state heirs. We can evaluate the property locally, coordinate with whoever has access, and handle signatures remotely where Georgia law allows. You don't need to fly in to manage contractors, meet inspectors, or attend a closing in person.
Will you pressure me to accept the offer?
No. Our offers are in writing and we encourage you to take time, talk it over with family, and compare against listing with an agent. A cash offer is only useful if it's the right choice for your situation. If it's not, we'll tell you that too.
What does it cost to get an offer?
Nothing. No fees, no obligation, no cost for us to look at the property and make an offer. If you sell to us, there are no commissions and no closing costs on your side — the price we offer is the amount the estate receives at closing, minus only the payoffs the closing attorney is required to handle (mortgage, taxes, liens).
What if the other heirs don't agree with me?
Call us anyway. We can explain the options — buyouts, coordinated sales, what happens if someone won't cooperate — and give you a realistic picture. We can't resolve family disagreements for you, but we can make sure everyone is deciding based on real numbers instead of guesses.
Note: We're home buyers, not attorneys. This is general information, not legal advice — talk to a Georgia attorney about your situation.
Our Service Area
We buy inherited houses all across metro Atlanta, including:
If your city isn't listed, reach out anyway — if the house is in the metro Atlanta area, we can almost certainly help.
— Bobby, North Atlanta Home Buyers