Inheriting a home can be a boon or a burden. We help you navigate the bureaucracy, skip the stress of cleanouts, and get a fair cash offer fast.
Inheriting a home can be both a boon and a burden. Whether it’s the family house you grew up in or a property you barely set foot in, the keys come with paperwork, decisions, and a narrow window of time. We help you weigh your options calmly — and when selling fast and as-is is the right answer, we make it simple.
Before you list, it’s worth weighing whether selling is even the right move. Two alternatives come up most often.
If the inherited property suits your needs, living in it as your primary residence for at least two of the next five years can shield a meaningful portion of any capital gains from taxes when you eventually do sell. It’s the most tax-efficient route — provided the home actually fits your life.
Rental income can be appealing, but it’s rarely passive: repair calls, vacancies, tenant turnover, and the occasional eviction are all part of the package. Hiring a property management company offloads the day-to-day, but typically takes 8–10% of monthly rent — sometimes more. Run the numbers honestly before committing.
Listing with a real-estate agent is the path most people picture. On paper it can deliver the highest sale price. In practice, with an inherited home, it tends to be the longest road.
Before a single buyer walks through the door, you’ll typically need to handle:
If you have the time, energy, and emotional bandwidth, an agent may be the right call. For many heirs — especially those balancing grief, distance from the property, or full-time work — the months it takes can erase the headline gain.
For many heirs, selling directly to an investor like Twin Cities Home Buyers is the simplest path forward.
You sell the property completely as-is. Practically, that means:
We make a cash offer, you pick the closing date, and the transaction wraps in a matter of days rather than months. For families navigating an estate while balancing grief, distance, or full-time jobs, the certainty often matters more than chasing the last few percent of headline price.
We're committed to helping homeowners in the Twin Cities area sell their homes seamlessly, tailored to their unique requirements.
Janet Mccauley
2 reviews
Rented at senior apartments but ended up paying at home and apartment. Needed quick sale, son in law found Brandon and he bid, I accepted, easy to work with.met my hoped for goal, couldn't and did not want to say no. I was not able to do work to bring house up to par.
Cassie Trahan
4 reviews
This experience was amazing and scarey at the same time..Brenden was a very good help and knowledgeable with every question i had he walked me through the process and i felt comfortable along the way. They were also very flexible on when I needed to be out of my home after closing day. I needed a few extra days to stay until i could get in my new place and they had no problem with me staying. I would definitely recommend this company to a friend. Thank you
Zack Zaccagnini
Local Guide • 26 reviews
We had a wonderful experience working with Brenden. He was so easy to work with and made our selling process very smooth. We are happy we chose this path to sell our home.
Michael Appleman
4 reviews
The professionalism, services, and value was just great! I highly recommend them to any buyer or seller. I have been in the business for 40 years and am a tough critic. These gentlemen were awesome in delivery of a great product! So detail oriented. So accommodating.
K And
6 reviews
Sold my duplex to Twin Cities Home Buyers in south Minneapolis. It went very smoothly! I'm very happy with choosing them. Brendan was great to work with. Highly recommended!
Andrew Hansell
7 reviews
Brendan was excellent to work with in an industry with a lot of shady dealers. He always returned texts and emails. He made a very fair offer for our property and closed quickly.
Rick Ekstrom
3 reviews
They far exceeded our expectations. Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. They were professional and courteous. We would highly recommend Twin Cities Home Buyers to anyone wanting to sell their home.
JAMES ANDERSON
Local Guide • 33 reviews
My mother had to move to assisted living and I had to sell her home "as is". Twin Cities Home Buyers are everything that they say they are, and then some! They are rock solid, very professional, and communication is outstanding. Beware of imitations, these guys are professionals and I would never trust anyone else. A+ !!!!
mike bougetz
1 review
The process was smooth and easy! From the day they looked at the house and made the purchase agreement to the closing was only 36 days! The easiest way to sell a house, very friendly people and kept their word. Worked with our time schedule and made the closing date at our convenience, not theirs. Will recommend to others.
Janet Mccauley
2 reviews
Rented at senior apartments but ended up paying at home and apartment. Needed quick sale, son in law found Brandon and he bid, I accepted, easy to work with.met my hoped for goal, couldn't and did not want to say no. I was not able to do work to bring house up to par.
Cassie Trahan
4 reviews
This experience was amazing and scarey at the same time..Brenden was a very good help and knowledgeable with every question i had he walked me through the process and i felt comfortable along the way. They were also very flexible on when I needed to be out of my home after closing day. I needed a few extra days to stay until i could get in my new place and they had no problem with me staying. I would definitely recommend this company to a friend. Thank you
Zack Zaccagnini
Local Guide • 26 reviews
We had a wonderful experience working with Brenden. He was so easy to work with and made our selling process very smooth. We are happy we chose this path to sell our home.
Michael Appleman
4 reviews
The professionalism, services, and value was just great! I highly recommend them to any buyer or seller. I have been in the business for 40 years and am a tough critic. These gentlemen were awesome in delivery of a great product! So detail oriented. So accommodating.
K And
6 reviews
Sold my duplex to Twin Cities Home Buyers in south Minneapolis. It went very smoothly! I'm very happy with choosing them. Brendan was great to work with. Highly recommended!
Andrew Hansell
7 reviews
Brendan was excellent to work with in an industry with a lot of shady dealers. He always returned texts and emails. He made a very fair offer for our property and closed quickly.
Rick Ekstrom
3 reviews
They far exceeded our expectations. Everything went very smoothly from start to finish. They were professional and courteous. We would highly recommend Twin Cities Home Buyers to anyone wanting to sell their home.
JAMES ANDERSON
Local Guide • 33 reviews
My mother had to move to assisted living and I had to sell her home "as is". Twin Cities Home Buyers are everything that they say they are, and then some! They are rock solid, very professional, and communication is outstanding. Beware of imitations, these guys are professionals and I would never trust anyone else. A+ !!!!
mike bougetz
1 review
The process was smooth and easy! From the day they looked at the house and made the purchase agreement to the closing was only 36 days! The easiest way to sell a house, very friendly people and kept their word. Worked with our time schedule and made the closing date at our convenience, not theirs. Will recommend to others.
“Twin Cities Home Buyers helped me sell my house fast. No complications, no hidden fees. Just straightforward and honest dealings.”
We buy homes in the following locations — and welcome inquiries from anywhere in Minnesota.
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