A family talking through an estate sale with a SellWithZero advisor

Selling an inherited home, without the months of work

We sell the house and everything in it in one coordinated sale, work alongside your estate attorney, and let heirs who live far away sell without traveling.

Estates rarely fit a traditional listing

A listing assumes the house is emptied, repaired, cleaned and shown for as long as it takes. For executors and heirs that means months of carrying costs, decisions by committee, and trips to the property.

Free guide: Selling an Inherited Home in VirginiaPlain-English steps, checklists and options. Read it free.

One sale for the house and its contents

Furniture, collections, vehicles and fine art can be sold through Blue Box Auction Gallery alongside the real estate.
Transparent for every heir

Bidding happens in the open, so every beneficiary can see the property sold competitively.
No repairs or cleanout first

Buyers bid on the property as it is. There are no inspection repairs to negotiate.
A date the estate can plan around

You choose the auction date. Closing is typically about 30 days later.

How it works for you

1
Talk with us and your estate attorney about authority to sell
2
Set aside keepsakes; we handle the rest of the contents
3
Choose the auction date and approve a confidential minimum
4
Heirs watch the bidding online, and the estate closes about 30 days later

The full auction process

What you would keep

SellWithZero sellers pay 0% commission. See the difference on your own number.

No repairs
No contingencies
You choose the date
Confidential minimum

Recently sold, commission free

Real Hampton Roads homes our sellers sold at auction. Each one paid 0% commission and chose the day it sold.

All sold results

Common questions

Why should I sell my real estate by auction method?

The auction method uses a competitive bidding process to determine the final selling price and is an efficient way to determine real market value. The value to a seller is cost savings and efficiency.

You will not be required to pay for repairs before or after the sale of the property. You will not pay a seller commission fees (typically 6% of the selling price). We also work together to set a date for the auction so you know exactly when your real estate deal will go to closing, removing even more uncertainty from the sales process.

Are real estate auctions only for distressed properties?

No, most of our auctions do not result from repossessed properties but are the result of what we like to think is a smart seller! These sellers choose the cost-effective, accelerated method of selling property at auction, rather than listing the property for an undetermined length of time.

Traditional listings require complicated negotiation periods with multiple unscheduled showings and creative contingency offers. The auction method sets the date the property will sell and eliminates these hassles.

Can I set a “minimum” on my property? I don’t want to give it away!

Yes, you have the right to choose a reserve or minimum sell price. This figure is discussed with the auction professional in the beginning of our process and is not disclosed to any potential buyer, under any circumstances.

You have the right to accept or decline the highest bid if it falls below the established reserve price. Our goal is always to exceed your minimum price.

If the high bid is less than my predetermined minimum value, can I accept it?

Yes, you always have the right to sell the property at the highest bid price you are comfortable with.

How long will the entire process take?

To allow our intense marketing saturation process to attract the most bidders, ideally, the contract must be signed at least 3-4 weeks prior to the auction day, and the closing will take place approximately 30 days after the auction date. Quick sale options are also available.

Where will the auction take place?

The auction typically takes place on-site of the property. For multi-parcel properties or vacant land auctions an offsite conference center is typically more appropriate. Every auction will also be available online worldwide.