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Can I sell my parent's house?

Hi, my parents have an old farm house that no longer fits their needs. They are willing to move but aren't putting in the work. I do not have power of attorney but would like to get everything going for them. How can I sell my parent's home?
Asked By Marc D | Atlanta, MO | 21 views | Selling | Updated 3 days ago
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Josephine & Raj Sharma

Legacy Homes Realty

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You cannot sell your parents’ home without legal authority.
To do it, one of these must happen:
Your parents sign the listing and sale documents, or
They give you Power of Attorney to act on their behalf.
Without that, you can help prepare the sale, but they must legally approve and sign everything.
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Amanda Courtney

REP Realty Group

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You can only sell the property if you are the legal owner or have a Durable Power of Attorney specifically granting real estate authority. If your parents have passed, you must be the court-appointed executor of the estate, and the home usually has to clear the probate process before a title can transfer to a buyer. Never sign a listing agreement until you have confirmed your legal standing with a real estate attorney.

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