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3 Things You Can Do In Atlanta to Prepare Your Inherited House For The Sale

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Friday, 27 March 2020

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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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta to prepare your inherited house for the sale…

Preparing Your Inherited House For Sale — Tip #1

Perhaps the most important thing to do is to save the memories for yourself. It's easy to discover that you have many mixed emotions about the property, and that can actually keep people from selling an inherited property. Instead, they just pay to hold onto the property but never really enjoy the property. The best step here is to understand that you are experiencing emotions about the memories and about the person who lived here. The house itself is just the structure.

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

When your loved one passed the house on to you, they did so because they wanted to give you this gift. But selling the inherited house may make the most sense. So you've just read 3 things you can do in Atlanta to prepare your inherited house for the sale.

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Wesley Harper is the CEO of GuranteedCashOffer.com, an Atlanta based real estate investment company.

He is a 4th generation Atlanta resident, dedicated to helping homeowners throughout the area with all of their real estate needs.

First licensed in 1994, Wesley brings a wealth of knowledge, professional service, and the ability to provide his clients with options. He brings to the table over 25+ years of local real estate knowledge and experience. Whether you need to list or sell directly, Wesley and his team will help you determine which selling method is right for you!