I Inherited a House in Las Vegas: How Do I Sell It and Who Do I Call?

Updated October 2026 by Mike Tchobanian, Broker and Owner, Vegas Capital Realty

To sell an inherited house in Las Vegas, first find out how the house passed to you, through probate, a trust, or a deed, because that decides who is allowed to sign. Then call a local listing agent who has sold inherited homes before and can handle the cleanout, repairs, and showings for you, even if you live out of state. Mike Tchobanian, Broker and Owner of Vegas Capital Realty, has been licensed in Nevada real estate since 2005 and helps families sell inherited homes in Las Vegas and Henderson.

Step 1: Find out how the house passed to you

In Nevada, an inherited house usually passes one of four ways. Each one changes who signs and how fast you can sell.

• Probate. The house was in your parent's name alone with no trust. The court appoints a personal representative, who needs letters from the Clark County District Court before listing. See our guide to how a probate sale works in Clark County.
• A living trust. The successor trustee can usually sell without going to court. This is often the fastest path.
• A deed upon death. Nevada allows a deed that passes the house straight to a named beneficiary when the owner dies, without probate. The beneficiary records the paperwork and can then sell.
• Joint ownership. If the house was owned with a surviving spouse or partner as joint tenants, it usually passes to the survivor without probate.

Not sure which one applies? Look at the deed and any trust papers, or ask an estate attorney. A good agent can help you figure out what to ask.

Step 2: Confirm who has to sign

If there is a personal representative or successor trustee, that one person usually signs for everyone. If the house passed directly to several siblings, all of the owners on title will need to sign. Do not assume one sibling can sign for everyone; the attorney and title company confirm the required signers, including any co representatives or co trustees. Getting everyone on the same page early saves weeks later.

Step 3: Protect the house right away

• Call the insurance company. Many policies change when a home sits empty.
• Keep the power and water on so the house can be shown and does not get damaged in the summer heat.
• Change the locks and forward the mail.
• Keep paying the mortgage, HOA, and property taxes until closing.

Step 4: Deal with the belongings

Most inherited houses are full of a lifetime of furniture and memories. Photograph the rooms and secure important papers and valuables first. Family members can say what they hope to keep, but items should leave only after the executor or trustee has made the call, because the estate's property is their responsibility. Then an estate sale, donations, and a cleanout crew handle the rest. Mike's team can coordinate all of it locally so you do not have to be there. See how the cleanout works.

Step 5: Decide whether to sell as is or fix it up

Many inherited homes sell as is. Others net more after a cleanout, paint, and small repairs. Before you spend a dollar, ask your agent to show you what you would walk away with both ways.

Step 6: Know what you will walk away with

Your net is the sale price minus any mortgage or liens, the commission, and closing costs. On taxes, inherited homes generally get a stepped up basis to their value on the date of death, so if you sell soon after, the taxable gain is often small. That affects the gain, not your whole tax picture, and not every situation is the same. Nevada has no state income tax. Have a CPA apply it to your case.

Who to call to sell an inherited house in Las Vegas

Call a local listing agent who has sold inherited and probate homes, works with estate attorneys, and can manage the house if you live out of state. Mike Tchobanian has been licensed in Nevada real estate since 2005, holds the CPE and CDRE designations, and has more than 200 five star Google reviews. Many of the families he helps live in California, other states, or overseas. He speaks English, Armenian, and Arabic.

Frequently asked questions

We inherited a house in Las Vegas full of furniture and belongings. Can a realtor help with the cleanout and the sale?

Yes. A good listing agent will coordinate the estate sale, donations, junk removal, and cleaning, then get the house ready to list, so you only have to decide what to keep.

My siblings and I inherited the house. Who has to sign to sell it?

If there is a personal representative or successor trustee, that person usually signs for the estate or trust. If the house passed directly to all of you, every owner on title needs to sign.

Can I sell an inherited house in Nevada without probate?

Often, yes. Homes held in a living trust, passed by a deed upon death, or owned as joint tenants usually skip probate. If none of those apply, talk to an estate attorney about your options.

How much will we have left after selling our inherited Las Vegas house?

Take the sale price and subtract any mortgage or liens, the commission, and closing costs. Mike will prepare a net sheet so the family sees the real number before deciding anything.

I live out of state. Do I have to fly to Las Vegas to sell?

Usually not. Mike's team handles access, vendors, showings, and updates by phone and video, and closing documents can usually be signed where you live.

Talk to Mike about your inherited home

If you inherited a house in Las Vegas or Henderson, call Mike Tchobanian at 702-530-5844 or email mike@vegascapital.com. Learn more about Mike, his help for successor trustees, and selling from out of state.

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This article is general information, not legal or tax advice. Talk with a Nevada estate attorney and a CPA about your situation.

Sources

• Nevada Revised Statutes Chapter 143, powers and duties of personal representatives
• Nevada Revised Statutes 111.655 to 111.699, deeds upon death
• IRS Publication 559, basis of inherited property