Inheriting a house is rarely just a real estate task. There is grief, paperwork, sometimes other family members, and often a house full of belongings, all of it happening from somewhere else. You don't need to sort all of that out before you talk to me.
Where a Local Agent Helps
I can help you understand what the house is likely worth and what condition issues might matter. I'll give you a realistic price range based on recent comparable sales, explain your options, whether that's selling as-is, making limited repairs, or doing some prep, and keep you updated so you can follow along from wherever you live.
The legal side moves on its own track. Probate and title questions belong with the estate's attorney, and they will tell you who can sign and when. I will work alongside them so the real estate side is ready when the legal side is.
Estate rules vary by situation. I'm not an attorney. Your attorney decides who has the authority to sell and on what timeline.
When the Family Doesn't Agree
If one of you wants to sell and another wants to keep the house, that's a family conversation before it's a real estate one. It helps to have shared numbers: what the house would sell for, what it costs to hold, and what it needs in repairs. I can put those on paper for everyone so the discussion starts from the same facts.