The sale plan starts with the property and the authorized seller.
An inheritance does not always require the same sale procedure. Ask the estate attorney to establish who may act and what process applies. I can help review the property, comparable sales, preparation choices, and access while those questions are being resolved.
Build a shared starting file
- Current title information and the attorney’s guidance about authority and procedure.
- Available property records, receipts, inspections, and known condition issues.
- Who occupies the house and how visits can be scheduled.
- Any deadlines identified by the family or their advisors.
- Preparation funds available and any written offers already received.
When court procedures affect the calendar
If notices, hearings, or court confirmation are required, the listing and offer-review process must account for them. The estate attorney establishes the applicable procedure. I coordinate marketing, buyer communication, and the property work around that guidance.
Decide what to do before spending
A house with older finishes may be suitable for an as-is listing, a limited preparation plan, or a more involved project. Compare those choices using the property’s condition, relevant sales, estimates, and the time available.
Document assumptions so each family decision-maker sees the same information. Keep personal property decisions and construction decisions distinct.
If this house has a reverse mortgage, ask your attorney and servicer to confirm the loan options and timing from the due-and-payable notice or last statement. Read inherited house with a reverse mortgage for how I coordinate pricing and preparation around their guidance.
My role in your sale
I handle pricing, preparation planning, listing coordination, marketing, offer review, and negotiation. I work alongside Equity Union’s Probate Division and the family’s professional advisors. The review does not determine legal authority or the tax consequences of the sale.
If you are an attorney, fiduciary, or CPA referring a property, start with the estate-professionals page.