Most “we buy houses” companies can offer you one thing — a cash offer, almost certainly below market. As a licensed agent with 20 years of experience, I walk you through every option and tell you honestly which one serves you best.
Close in as few as 7 days. No showings, no repairs, no contingencies. Your home goes in front of thousands of investors simultaneously — they compete, you get a real number, not a single lowball.
List on the open market as-is — no repairs, no staging. In competitive markets, as-is listings attract multiple offers and often produce more than a single cash offer.
Light cleanup, priced right, sold fast — without a full renovation. Faster than traditional, higher than a deep-discount cash offer.
Own your home free and clear? Carry the note and collect monthly payments instead of a lump sum. Often achieves a higher total price over time.
Rent now, sell later. Lock in a future sale price today while collecting rent in the meantime.
Free 20-minute call with Dan. Every option on the table. No pressure, no pitch.
20+ years across Virginia, Maryland, DC and beyond. No situation I haven't seen. No judgment attached to any of them.
We can close in days — fast enough to stop the clock and protect your credit.
We handle the transaction so you can focus on what matters.
Bought as-is — full of belongings, no cleanout required.
You don't have to fix a thing. Buyers who want it exactly as it is.
Resolved at closing from your proceeds. We've navigated all of it.
Close on your timeline. Remote signing available.
Sell with tenants in place or vacant. Clean exit.
No judgment. Just options and a clear path forward.
Estates in Dauphin County are administered through the Register of Wills office located at 101 Market Street, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The phone number is (717) 780-6520. Before an inherited property can be sold, the estate must be opened and the executor or administrator must receive Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration granting authority to act on behalf of the estate.
Pennsylvania does not have a simplified small estate affidavit process for real estate — probate must be formally opened regardless of property value. The process typically takes three to six months for straightforward estates, longer if there are creditor claims or family disputes. We work with executors throughout this process and can sign a purchase agreement contingent on probate completion, locking in a price now while the estate finalizes.
Pennsylvania imposes an inheritance tax on the value of assets transferred at death. For real estate, the rates are: 0% for transfers to a surviving spouse or qualifying charity; 4.5% for direct descendants (children, grandchildren); 12% for siblings; and 15% for all other heirs including nieces, nephews, and unrelated beneficiaries. The tax is based on the property's fair market value at the date of death.
There is a 5% discount if the inheritance tax is paid within three months of the decedent's death — a meaningful savings on a Harrisburg-area property. The full tax is due within nine months. If the estate is short on liquid assets, selling the inherited house is often the fastest way to generate funds to pay the tax and settle other estate debts.
Many Dauphin County inherited properties are older homes in Harrisburg neighborhoods like Penbrook, Paxtang, or Swatara Township that have not been updated in decades. Deferred maintenance, outdated electrical panels, aging roofs, and overgrown lots are all common. Listing such a property on the open market typically requires months of work and negotiation over inspection findings.
We buy these properties without requiring a single repair or cleanout. You can leave furniture, personal belongings, and anything else — we handle disposal. For out-of-state heirs managing an estate remotely, this removes the logistical burden of hiring contractors or making multiple trips to Harrisburg.
We are experienced working with executors, estate attorneys, and multiple heirs. We can provide a written offer quickly so the estate has a concrete number for accounting and distribution planning. Closing can be timed to coincide with the completion of probate, or we can close as soon as Letters are issued if the estate is ready to move. If multiple heirs need to sign, we coordinate with all parties and can accommodate remote or RON (remote online notarization) closings for out-of-state family members.
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Dan walks you through every realistic path with honest numbers on each one. No pressure, no pitch.
Fast as 7 days or as long as 90. Your timeline, your call.
“Dan explained every option clearly. We did a wholetail and netted $40K more than the cash offer we got elsewhere.”
“Inherited my dad's house and had no idea what to do. Dan walked me through everything with zero pressure. Closed in 3 weeks.”
“Facing foreclosure and thought I had no options. Dan helped me sell fast and kept my credit intact. Called on a Tuesday, closed in 18 days.”
Based on Google reviews · Dan White, Pearson Smith Realty
No judgment. No obligation. No pressure. Just an honest conversation with someone who has been through it all — across Virginia, Maryland, DC, West Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.