Practical property advice
Preparing an inherited home for sale
Before clearance, executors should identify items to retain, value or distribute and obtain authority for disposal. Agree quotations and document decisions. A cleared, secure home can then be assessed for repairs and marketing.
Practical steps to consider
- Step 1
Confirm estate authority and beneficiaries' instructions where appropriate.
- Step 2
Separate valuable or sentimental contents from disposal items.
- Step 3
Keep invoices and photographs of agreed clearance and preparation work.
How Hermens can help
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