The State of Inherited Property Report 2026
Firsthand survey research from heirs, executors, and trustees who sold inherited real estate. Covers how long the process took from death to closing, how prepared families felt, what costs surprised them, where families disagreed, and how they chose the professionals who handled the sale. Findings include an 11.4-month median death-to-closing timeline, an 84% pre-listing cleanout rate, and a 76% rate of unanticipated costs.
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Guide to Selling Inherited Property
A step-by-step checklist for heirs, executors, and trustees managing an inherited property sale from start to finish. Covers probate timelines, capital gains tax and step-up in basis, choosing a real estate broker, and preparing the property for market.
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100 Things to Look for When Choosing a Broker to Sell Inherited Property
A due diligence checklist for heirs, executors, and trustees evaluating brokers for an inherited property sale. Covers licensing, probate and trust sale experience, pricing strategy, marketing, negotiation, and legal and tax awareness.
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The 80/20 Rule of Inherited Property
A practical guide for estate attorneys, CPAs, executors, trustees, and families selling inherited property. Explains the 80/20 rule of inherited real estate: the uncontrollable factors in probate, grief, family dynamics, timing, and property condition, and the key decisions that shape the outcome, including broker selection, heir communication, pricing strategy, step-up in basis, and capital gains planning.
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The First 90 Days After Inheriting a House
A 90-day pre-listing checklist for heirs, executors, and trustees getting an inherited house ready to sell. Covers protecting and insuring a vacant inherited home, confirming title and authority to sign, managing mortgage, reverse mortgage, taxes, HOA dues, and monthly carrying costs, ordering a date-of-death appraisal, understanding stepped-up basis, aligning multiple heirs, handling cleanout and repair triage, choosing the right real estate broker, and preparing the property for market. Ends with a list-ready diagnostic that shows what is still blocking the sale.
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