Selling Inherited Property in Florida
Probate Services by The Slifkin Team, Keller Willams Realty
Selling real estate that you or multiple people have inherited can be daunting. It is often a complex process that poses challenges to seasoned real estate professionals, let alone someone who has suddenly assumed responsibility for disposing of an estate and its contents.
Preparing to Sell an Inherited House - From Cleanout to Closing
We work with local cleanout crews that will ease the job of the disposition of personal effects and cleaning out the property. Once it is ready for sale, our team can help make this difficult task far more manageable for you.
As our client, we can sell the house quickly to a cash investor or ïBuyer service. Other options include selling by auction or listing and selling it through the MLS and other marketing venues. We stand ready to provide guidance and assistance in getting the house on the market and procuring a buyer for the property quickly, for the best possible price, and with the least amount of stress.
From clean out to closing, our team of licensed real estate and support professionals can help you proceed through the responsibilities of selling an inherited home. We advise you on services, repairs, and upgrades necessary to get the house sold in the shortest time and for the best possible price. As your representative, we will:
- Work with your attorney, executor, personal representative, or "go-to" person.
- Provide property valuation, market condition, and pricing reports
- Assist with home inspections, clean out services, and ongoing maintenance
- Recommend contractors for property repairs or improvements
How We Market Inherited Florida Properties
Listing an inherited home, like selling a home under normal circumstances, has its unique challenges. The following are just a few of the various marketing tools and services we use to simplify the process of getting your house listed and sold as quickly as possible:
- We will market the property aggressively and skillfully, deploying our online, social media, and print resources to ensure maximum exposure.
- Leverage our network of investors and iBuyer services (if your goal is to sell the home as-is, quickly, and for cash)
- Provide continuous feedback on property showings and changes in market conditions
- Handle negotiations and paperwork from offer through settlement
"Mr. Slifkin did an amazing job of showing and finding a buyer for my mother's home. Living in New York and selling a home in Florida can be a daunting job. Mr. Slifkin put me in touch with an individual who helped me clean out and prepare the home for sale and charities to donate furniture. He was familiar with the neighborhood and comparable homes for sale. We had a few prospective buyers and eventually sold the house above the asking price. Mr. Slifkin is very knowledgeable, respectful, and professional. He listened to my concerns and answered all my questions. I highly recommend him to anyone putting their home on the market. It was an enjoyable experience from start to finish."
"I needed to sell a property owned by a trust. The property is 200 miles from my office, and Eric handled everything (including paying the utilities, the cleanout, appraisal, inspection, repairs, boxing of personal papers, and ultimate sale). He constantly kept me informed, offered proper guidance on the pricing, offers/counter-offers, and provided every detail to sell the property. He comes strongly recommended, and I second that."
"I enjoyed working with Eric and Bill. They were very candid, straight shooters, set appropriate expectations, and understood the market. Together they were very responsive to calls and questions, accommodating when it came time to close and empty the house. Eric and Bill responded to emails late at night and early in the AM. They were the right Realtors for us and the market."
Navigating the Maze of Inherited Real Estate
Selling a home can be a challenge, even in ideal circumstances. Add in the stress of losing a loved one and a complicated probate process, and you have a perfect storm for frustration. Acknowledging that the sales process will be vastly different from a typical home sale will help you put the pieces in place and move through the process as quickly as possible. Read on or click the image below to learn more about Executors and probate, estate terminology, fixing up an inherited property vs. selling as-is, and pro tips for selling your inherited property.
Whether you are an appointed personal representative, executor/executrix, or attorney for the estate (or appointed by the court), we will help you. Contact us today if you have questions about selling an inherited property in Florida or schedule a private consultation; there is no obligation.
