Top Gap Homes · Houston, TX
Losing someone you love is hard enough. Dealing with their property on top of that shouldn't add to your burden. We buy inherited homes as-is, handle probate situations, and let you close when you're ready.
We Understand What You're Going Through
When a parent or loved one passes, the last thing you want to think about is property taxes, deferred maintenance, and what to do with a house full of decades of memories. Yet the responsibilities don't pause for grief. The utility bills keep coming. The lawn still needs mowing. And if the home is vacant, every week that passes is another week of exposure to Houston's heat, humidity, and potential vandalism.
Many heirs live out of state or simply don't have the bandwidth to manage an inherited property from a distance. The idea of spending months fixing up the house, hiring an agent, staging it, and waiting for a buyer feels impossible — on top of everything else you're already carrying. That's a completely understandable feeling, and you shouldn't have to go through it alone.
We've helped many Houston families settle inherited estates quickly and fairly. Whether the home is in perfect shape or hasn't had work done in 30 years, we make a straightforward cash offer and let you choose a closing date that works for you. We've seen it all — probate situations, multiple heirs, homes full of belongings — and we handle it with care and patience.
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How We Can Help
We understand Texas probate law and work alongside your estate attorney to time the sale properly. If you need a referral to a probate attorney in Houston, we can provide one. We don't rush you — we move on your legal timeline.
Leave what you want, take what you want. We'll buy the property with furniture, personal property, old appliances — whatever is there. You are not required to haul a single item or make a single repair. We handle cleanup after closing.
When siblings or other family members are involved, a clean cash offer from a neutral third party often cuts through disagreement faster than months of debate. We communicate with all parties clearly and help everyone get to yes — or simply respect if the answer is no.
Simple & Compassionate
Call or fill out the form. Share what you know about the property and where you are in the estate process. There are no wrong answers — we've heard every situation and we're here to help, not judge.
Within 24 hours we'll present a clear, fair cash offer based on the property's current condition and market value. No repair credits, no agent commissions deducted. What we offer is what you get.
We close at a licensed Texas title company on your schedule. If probate needs more time, we'll wait. If you need to close in 15 days to stop carrying costs, we can do that too. You decide the date.
Common Questions
In Texas, it depends on your specific probate status. If an Independent Executor has been appointed, there is often authority to sell real property as part of settling the estate. In some cases a court order may be required. We work through these scenarios regularly and can point you to the right questions to ask your attorney. Don't let uncertainty about probate stop you from reaching out — we'll help you figure it out together.
Inherited properties typically receive a "stepped-up basis" in the IRS's eyes, meaning your cost basis is the fair market value at the time of inheritance rather than what your loved one originally paid. This often significantly reduces or eliminates capital gains taxes on a sale. Every situation is different, so we always recommend speaking with a tax professional. We're happy to refer you to one if you don't have one already.
Absolutely not. We buy homes as-is — belongings and all. Take whatever has sentimental or personal value to you, and leave the rest. We handle all cleanout after closing at no cost to you. We know it can be emotionally difficult to sort through a loved one's belongings, and we never want to add urgency to that process. Take what you need, and let us handle the rest.
Family disagreements over inherited property are very common. A neutral cash offer can sometimes break the logjam — everyone sees a real number on the table and can make a concrete decision. We're happy to present our offer to all heirs at once, answer their questions, and give everyone time to discuss. If consensus can't be reached, there are legal avenues such as a partition action, but we always hope to help families find an amicable resolution first.
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You don't have to handle this alone. One conversation with Top Gap Homes could take the burden of an inherited property completely off your plate — so you can focus on healing, not logistics.