When a Philadelphia rowhome gets passed down, it's usually still full of furniture, the deed is still in a parent's name, and nobody lives close enough to meet a contractor. Families ask if they have to finish probate, empty the house, and repair it before anyone will make an offer. We're a buyer, not a lawyer, so if you need legal advice, get it from one.
Start with the address and who is actually involved. If there's a will, the person named in it is usually who the title company looks for. If there isn't a will, the heirs may need the Register of Wills before anyone can sign a deed. You can still ask us for a number while that's going on. The offer doesn't replace those signatures. It tells the family what a cash sale would look like, so they can decide whether to keep it, sell it, or have one person buy the others out.
In West Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, and Kensington, these houses often have old systems and a basement full of storage. Listing means cleaning it out, fixing what an inspector will flag, and asking relatives to leave for showings. A cash sale lets you leave what you don't want. The condition changes the price. It doesn't mean you have to renovate before the first call.
Taxes and a mortgage don't go away because the owner died. They get paid at closing out of the sale. Our offer is what you should net from us, minus those liens. We usually cover standard seller closing costs, and we'll walk through the figure before you sign. There's no agent commission.
The short version is on the inherited-house page. Send the address from there. Most of these calls are from West Philadelphia, South Philadelphia, Kensington, and Port Richmond. Another Philadelphia address is still fine.