{"id":48911,"date":"2024-10-03T11:43:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-03T18:43:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=48911"},"modified":"2025-02-26T06:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T14:00:39","slug":"steps-for-selling-an-inherited-property-with-multiple-owners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/steps-for-selling-an-inherited-property-with-multiple-owners\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps For Selling an Inherited Property With Multiple Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Selling inherited property with multiple owners can feel overwhelming at first. When multiple heirs share ownership, making decisions can get complicated, but there are clear steps that can help simplify and calm the process.<\/p>\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll walk through the key steps for selling an inherited property with multiple owners, with insights from a top real estate agent who specializes in these types of sales.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"geo-cta widget-cta widget-cta--content     widget-cta--dark widget-cta--dark-blue-gradient\">\n    <div class=\"widget-element--content\">\n        <div class=\"widget-element--content-header\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"homelight logo\" class=\"widget-element--logo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/ccprototypev5\/images\/logo-small-cta.png\" width=\"106\" height=\"25\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"cta-headline widget--bold\">Sell Your Inherited Home Quickly For Cash<\/h3>\n                        <p>Get a no-obligation cash offer from HomeLight\u2019s Simple Sale platform in 24 hours. Sell when you\u2019re ready without the hassle of paying for repairs or dealing with showings. You\u2019ll also see an expert estimate of what your home might sell for using a top agent.<\/p>\n        \n                <div class=\"widget-element--buttons\">\n            <a data-type=\"In Content CTA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/simple-sale\/quiz?interested_in_agent=true\" class=\"cta-click-track widget-element--button\">Request Offer<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s note: This post is for educational purposes. If you need assistance navigating the legalities or tax implications of selling an inherited property with multiple owners, HomeLight encourages you to consult a professional advisor.<\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"section--1\" data-toc-header=\"First, agree on what to do with the property\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>First, agree on what to do with the property<\/h2>\n<p>When siblings or other heirs inherit a home, the first big decision is what to do with the property. Your primary options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sell the property<\/li>\n<li>Rent the property<\/li>\n<li>One heir buys out the property<\/li>\n<li>Arrange for shared use of the property<\/li>\n<li>Be prepared for a <a href=\"https:\/\/trustandwill.com\/learn\/what-is-a-partition-action\">partition action<\/a>, a civil lawsuit that forces the division or sale of a property that is jointly owned<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For this post, we\u2019ll assume all heirs agree that the property should be sold.<\/p>\n<div id=\"section--2\" data-toc-header=\"Steps for selling an inherited property with multiple owners\" data-toc-type=\"head\"><\/div>\n<h2>Steps for selling an inherited property with multiple owners<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Establish clear, consistent communication<\/h3>\n<p>When selling inherited property with multiple owners, communication is critical. Misunderstandings or conflicts among heirs can delay the process. Early on, decide on how you\u2019ll communicate \u2014 whether through emails, regular meetings, or group calls \u2014 and ensure that everyone is kept in the loop.<\/p>\n<p>Consistent updates can help prevent confusion and maintain trust throughout the sale. This will be especially important if the legal process of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-happens-to-a-house-in-probate\/\">probate<\/a> is required.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe role of probate is to make sure that the assets of the estate are protected from other possible adverse developments,\u201d explains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/jon-ahern-ca-01169357-1672\">Jon Ahern<\/a>, a top California real estate agent with more than 20 years of experience helping families with inherited homes. \u201cThat&#8217;s the number one purpose \u2014 to make sure the assets are protected and passed to the beneficiary in the most efficient manner.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>2. Consult a real estate attorney<\/h3>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/states-that-require-real-estate-attorney-at-closing\/\">real estate attorney<\/a> can provide essential legal guidance when multiple owners are involved. They\u2019ll help you navigate the legalities of selling inherited property, including reviewing ownership documents, clarifying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/buyer-what-is-a-property-title-search\/\">title issues<\/a>, and making sure all heirs are in agreement. An attorney can also ensure that the sale complies with state and local inheritance laws.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you inherit a property and there was no will, and it wasn&#8217;t in a trust, and then it goes to probate, make sure you contact a good <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/what-is-a-probate-attorney\/\">probate attorney<\/a> to guide you through the process,\u201d Ahern recommends. \u201cEven if there is a trust, and you&#8217;re the trustee who makes all the decisions on selling the property, I would still be in communication with the attorney who wrote up that trust.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn the steps for selling an inherited property with multiple owners. 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