By AM Investments · A completed Charleston, WV purchase
If you’re handling an inherited house from out of state, even a small task can take extra coordination. Who can open the house? What needs work? How do you keep a sale moving when you aren’t nearby? Our Georges Creek purchase in Charleston, West Virginia, offers one example of a family home we bought and later updated.
A family home and an out-of-state inquiry
The first inquiry arrived in September 2023. The person contacting us explained that the house had belonged to her parents, who had passed away. Our appointment notes identified an out-of-state seller.
That’s a different starting point from simply deciding to renovate a house. When a family home is in another state, questions about access, repairs and who will handle the next steps can come before any plans for new cabinets or flooring.
At Georges Creek, we agreed to purchase the house in its present as-is condition. The written agreement was accepted on October 10, 2023, and AM Investments completed the purchase on January 12, 2024. The project work shown below came afterward.
The Georges Creek house: early and later photos
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The house kept its familiar front porch and metal awnings. These views were taken in different seasons and lighting. The January photo is an early project photo, taken twelve days after we bought the house.
Have a family house to sell in the Charleston area?
Tell owners Steve Coyne and Andrew McDavid where the house is, what you know about its condition and whether you’re managing it from elsewhere. We can discuss whether a purchase is a fit for AM Investments. Call 304-250-9336 or use the property form below.
The Georges Creek story at a glance
What happened after the purchase?
The kitchen photos give a closer look at the work after closing. In January, the kitchen had wood cabinets, blue counters and an older ceiling fan. In the June view, you can see painted walls, dark counters, a different ceiling light and a stainless dishwasher. The sink and surrounding cabinet layout make the two views easy to compare.
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The finished photos show work we took on as the buyer. A seller considering an as-is offer can ask what work the buyer expects to handle and what responsibilities would remain with the seller.
The purchase timeline
- September 6, 2023: We received the original inquiry about the family home.
- October 10, 2023: The written purchase agreement was accepted.
- January 12, 2024: AM Investments completed the purchase.
- January 24, 2024: Our early project photos were taken.
- June 16, 2024: The later project photos show the house after the work.
The October agreement and January closing were separate milestones. If you’re selling an inherited house from out of state, ask about the steps still needed before closing and how you’ll receive updates. Your timeline will depend on your own property and the agreed terms.
Questions to discuss about an inherited house from out of state
- Access: Who can provide authorized access, and who should coordinate visits?
- Decisions: Who needs to review the offer? Ask the closing professional or your attorney to clarify who can sign.
- Repairs and belongings: What would you like to keep, and which responsibilities need to be included in the agreement?
- Timing and communication: What dates matter to you, and how would you prefer to hear from us?
For broader questions about an inherited house from out of state, our inherited-house guide covers decisions to organize before a sale. You can also compare a direct offer with listing the house or read about selling a house that needs repairs.
Our McKinley estate-sale case study in St. Albans shows another purchase with its own circumstances and timeline.
Let’s talk about your house. You don’t need a finished renovation plan to start a conversation. Use the property form above or call 304-250-9336. Tell us what you know and what you’re trying to figure out.
Based on AM Investments’ original inquiry, signed agreement, purchase closing records and dated project photographs. Early photos were taken after the purchase.
