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In Texas, the person who can prove court-recognized authority can sell an inherited home: an executor with letters testamentary, an appointed administrator, the people a will leaves the house to once it's admitted as muniment of title, or all the heirs when there's no will and heirship is proven. A title company needs that proof before closing.

Katie Curran breaks down what buyers need to know before moving to Richmond, TX — school district zoning, pricing, commute, and how it compares to Katy and Brookshire.

Katy, TX sellers typically pay 6-10% of their sale price in closing costs — on a $355,000 median-priced home, that's roughly $21,300 to $35,500. Most of that is commission, with title insurance and prorated property taxes making up the rest. Texas charges no state transfer tax. Katie Curran with MKAT Group at Keller Williams Signature breaks down real dollar figures and the Harris County vs. Fort Bend County MUD tax difference Katy sellers need to know before they list.

TL;DR: Katy, TX sellers typically pay 6–10% of their sale price in closing costs, mostly commission, plus title insurance and prorated property taxes. Texas charges no state transfer tax. Katie Curran with MKAT Group at Keller Williams Signature helps Katy and Fort Bend County sellers understand their full cost picture — including MUD tax proration differences — before they ever set a listing price.