If you inherited a property that you intend to sell, make sure you read this blog post all the way through to know the 3 things you can do in Chicago to prepare your inherited house for the sale…
When a loved one passes, it can be a difficult time for everyone. And although inheriting a house might seem like a wonderful way for a loved one to pass something of value on to you, it can also be a burden. Houses take a lot of work to maintain, keep clean, and keep up-to-date. If you’re thinking about selling an inherited house, or if you are still exploring your options, here are 3 things you can do in Chicago to prepare your inherited house for the sale…
Preparing Your Inherited House For Sale — Tip #1
Dealing with the loss of a loved is an emotional process and going through the estate they left behind is part of the process. Often times dealing with the property within the estate is the most emotional step in the process. It is important at this point to keep the memories of your loved one for yourself and not feel obligated to keep the property. Having the mindset when dealing with the property will prevent you from holding onto a property that will cost you financially and preserve the valuable memories you have for a loved one at the same time.
So if you’re thinking of selling but want to preserve the memories, do something special in the house — take pictures, gather some of the furniture and photographs and other mementos that you will cherish. You’ll have a few things that represent your memories and you’ll still be able to sell the house to keep it from becoming a burden.
Preparing Your Inherited House For Sale — Tip #2
Chances are, you inherited the house from someone who lived there for a while. When this happens, you’ll find out that the person who lived there may have taken very good care of the house but after living in the same house for a while there might be areas of the house that they didn’t use very much, or perhaps areas of the house that they used for storage. The best way to help your inherited house sell is to clear the house out, clean it up thoroughly, and present a beautiful empty house to buyers.
Preparing Your Inherited House For Sale — Tip #3
Last, you should think about giving your house a paint job. If you inherited the house from someone who lived in it a while, they may have cared for the house but the wall colors may have faded. A paint job is affordable for you and it’s an easy way to help a house feel fresh and lived-in, even if you choose not to make any other updates or renovations to the house.
Summary
Hopefully the advice we covered here will help you take the best course of action for dealing with the house you inherited. The key to dealing with an inherited property is finding the right balance between dealing with the property in a financially and emotionally balanced way.