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How do I go about selling an older house?
My brother passed few days ago. I flew out from CA due to being only living relative. I do not know who mortgage is with yet. He & myself have no funds. I need to sell asap and have furnace fixed.
Asked By Yvonne Woolwine | Angola, IN | 15 views | Finance Legal Info | Updated 1 day ago
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Josephine & Raj Sharma
Legacy Homes Realty
I’m very sorry for your loss. When a loved one passes away and you're left responsible for an older home especially without knowing the mortgage details, it can feel overwhelming. The first step is to contact a probate attorney so you can be legally appointed to handle your brother’s estate. Once you have that authority, you can access the mortgage information and move forward with selling the home.
You don’t need money for repairs you can sell the house as-is, even with an older furnace, but if you're able to put some money for repairs you'll be able to get more for the home. A probate attorney and an experienced real estate agent can guide you through the process quickly and help you sell as soon as possible. Wish you all the best and once again sorry for your loss.
You don’t need money for repairs you can sell the house as-is, even with an older furnace, but if you're able to put some money for repairs you'll be able to get more for the home. A probate attorney and an experienced real estate agent can guide you through the process quickly and help you sell as soon as possible. Wish you all the best and once again sorry for your loss.
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