Selling Your Home After the Loss of a Loved One
A patient, practical plan for selling a home after losing a loved one, at your pace and with one point of contact.
There is no right timeline
I'm sorry for your loss. If you're thinking about selling a home after losing someone, please know there's no right timeline. Some people want to move soon. Some need months. Some aren't sure at all.
I'm Omega Mejia, a real estate agent in Frisco, Texas. My first job is to listen. Then I'll make the practical parts as light as I can, and you decide the pace.
Who I help
- A spouse selling the home you shared. It may feel like too much house, or too many memories, or the next step.
- Adult children selling a parent's home. Often from a distance, and often with brothers and sisters who need to agree. See my page on estate and inherited homes.
- Family members helping with the decisions. I keep everyone informed so one person doesn't carry it alone.
How I make it lighter
- One point of contact. You call me, and I coordinate the rest.
- A plan at your pace. We talk through your timeline and decide together when, or whether, to list.
- The practical work. A pre-listing inspection, a pricing plan with a Plan A, B and C, professional photos and video, and weekly updates. See how I sell a home.
- Showings handled for you. You don't have to be there, and you don't have to explain anything to strangers.
- Working with your team. I work alongside your attorney, the executor if there is one, and your financial planner and tax advisor.
Questions to settle before you list
These depend on your situation, and I'll help you ask the right people:
- Who has the authority to sell the home, and what paperwork is needed? That's a question for the family's attorney.
- What needs to happen with the contents of the home, and when?
- How do the family members involved want to make decisions together?
- What are the financial and tax questions to raise with your advisor?
I can help you plan the clean-out and connect you with people who do that work.
Start with a conversation
When you're ready, tell me what you're facing. We can talk by phone or in person, there's no pressure to list, and I'll tell you what I'd do next.
This page describes my general approach. It isn't legal, tax or financial advice. Questions about the estate and who may sell belong with your attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
How soon after a loss can I sell my home?
There's no set rule from me. Some people sell soon and some wait. We start with what you want, then plan the timing together. Questions about what the law requires belong with your attorney.
Who has to approve the sale of a home after someone dies?
It depends on how the home was owned and whether there's an estate. Your attorney can tell you who has the authority to sell. I work alongside your attorney to keep the sale moving.
Can you help with the belongings in the house?
Yes. I can help you plan the clean-out and connect you with people who do that work, so you don't have to handle it alone.
Do I have to be there for showings?
No. I handle showings and keep you updated every week.
Can family members in other cities be part of the decisions?
Yes. I keep everyone informed by phone or email, so decisions are shared and no one is left out.
Hi, I'm Omega Mejia.
I help people across Collin County make their next move with confidence. Got a question, or a house you're curious about? I'd love to hear about it.
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