Tenants in common
Sell heir property in Texas
Land that passed to several heirs is common in Texas, and often stuck. A single clear offer can get everyone to the finish line.
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Why heir property gets stuck
- Nobody opened probate, so title still shows the deceased owner
- Heirs live in different states with different goals
- Someone wants to keep it, someone wants cash, someone cannot be reached
- Taxes accumulate and nobody is clearly responsible
- Informal family agreements are not recorded
Options for heir property in Texas
| Option | When it fits |
|---|---|
| All heirs sell together | Everyone agrees, simplest and fastest |
| One heir buys out the others | One owner wants to keep the land |
| Divide the land physically | Large tract, workable boundaries |
| Court partition | An owner refuses; slower, costlier, and an attorney is essential |
| Sell one's interest | One heir wants out; usually deeply discounted |
How we help a group sell
- One conversation with the person organizing, then the others as needed.
- One written offer everyone can see and compare.
- Coordinated signing, including remote notary options for out-of-state heirs.
- Proceeds split by the title company according to your agreement.
See selling probate property and selling my inherited land for the legal paths that come first.
What does Texas law say about co-owners?
Texas adopted the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act, found in Chapter 23A of the Property Code, effective in 2017. In general terms, it applies when a co-owner asks a court to divide heirs property and some co-owners inherited their interests from the same relative. It gives other co-owners important rights.
- Notice. The other co-owners must be notified.
- Appraisal. The court orders an appraisal to determine value.
- Buyout. Co-owners who do not want a sale can buy out the one who asked, at the appraised value.
- Partition in kind. The court should divide the land into physical pieces when practical, in preference to ordering a sale.
- Fair sale. If a sale is ordered, it generally must follow an open-market process rather than a quick auction.
This summary leaves out many details, and the law has exceptions. Anyone involved in a dispute should talk with a Texas attorney who handles heirs property.
What if some heirs cannot be found?
Missing heirs are a common obstacle. A title company may require proof that all heirs are accounted for. Options include searching public records and family trees, publishing notice, asking a court to appoint someone to represent unknown heirs or, in some situations, using a court process that binds absent owners. An attorney can advise which fits. We can help you assemble information, and we wait for the legal steps to be done before we close.
What if one heir wants to keep the land?
Sometimes one family member wants to stay on or keep the land. Options include a buyout of the others at an agreed price, an appraisal-based buyout, a long-term lease or a partition in which each owner takes a piece. A family mediator or attorney can help. If the family chooses to sell, we can buy the whole tract and make the process simple.
How does the money divide?
Proceeds are divided according to each owner’s fractional share. That share is determined by the line of inheritance, which an attorney or title company will calculate. A closing statement shows each owner’s portion. Taxes and liens are paid first from the proceeds, and any shared costs are explained before closing.
We are a property buyer, not a law firm. Heir property law is complex; consult a Texas attorney.
Cash is simple. Some land needs more than that.
We buy for cash when that works. When a deal needs it, we get creative: owner-financed purchases, notes, partnerships and development.
Cash offer
A written offer within 24 hours. Closing typically takes 7 to 30 days, or on the date you choose. No commissions or fees.
Owner financing and notes
Want a down payment and payments over time? We can buy your land on owner-financed terms, and we can talk about buying an owner-financed note you hold.
Partnerships and entitlement
Land with development potential? We partner with landowners, buy entitled land and take properties through entitlement.
There is no one-size-fits-all land deal. Each one can have its own lenders, financials and offers, so contact us for details.
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Common questions
What is heir property?
Land that passed to multiple heirs, often without probate, so title is held together (usually as tenants in common) by people who may never have signed a formal agreement.
Can one heir sell their share in Texas?
An heir can sell their undivided interest, but buyers rarely pay full value for a partial interest, and the buyer then co-owns with the others. A sale of the whole tract needs all owners.
What if one heir refuses to sell?
A co-owner can ask a court for partition. Texas has adopted protections for heirs property in partition, including appraisal and a chance for others to buy out the seller. Talk to an attorney before pursuing it.
What if some heirs cannot be found?
This is common. Attorneys can pursue heirship determinations and other steps to resolve it, and title companies will want it documented.
Is an affidavit of heirship enough to sell?
Sometimes, depending on the title company and the facts, but it is often not enough alone. We work with the title company on what they require.
Can you buy from many owners?
Yes. We make one offer to the group and help coordinate signatures and the split of proceeds through the title company.
Can one heir sell the land by themselves?
One heir can sell their own undivided interest, but not the whole tract. A buyer of a partial interest becomes a co-owner. To sell the whole property, all owners must agree, or a court must authorize it.
Do all heirs have to sign?
Yes, unless an executor or administrator has authority to sign for the estate. The title company will tell you who must sign.
How long does it take to sell heirs property?
It depends on how clear title is and how fast the family can sign. Once title is clear and everyone agrees, we can close in 7 to 30 days, or on the date you choose.
Do I need probate to sell heirs property?
Not always. A title company may accept an affidavit of heirship in some cases. Other times it requires a court order. Ask an attorney.
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