Selling your parents’ home after their passing is a deeply emotional and significant process. As someone who has guided many Milford, CT and shoreline families through estate sales, here’s what you can expect—and how working with a caring local expert makes the difference.

Losing a parent is profoundly difficult. The home left behind is full of memories, and deciding what comes next often feels overwhelming. With empathy and experience, it’s possible to honor your parents’ legacy while making confident decisions for your family.

Step 1: Take Time to Grieve and Gather Documents

Don’t feel pressured to make immediate decisions. Give yourself and your loved ones space to grieve. In the initial weeks, start locating important estate documents, will information, and property records. This groundwork makes the legal process easier when you’re ready.

Step 2: Understand Probate and Legal Steps

Before selling, the estate must go through probate unless the home was held in trust or joint tenancy. As an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR) with experience in estate sales, I can connect you with trusted attorneys and help explain the process. The executor will receive legal authority to sell once probate steps are complete.

Step 3: Sorting and Clearing the House

Take time to sort personal belongings and discuss keepsakes with family members. Consider hiring a professional organizer or estate sale company, especially if there are many possessions to handle. A friendly but neutral party can help you make decisions that feel overwhelming.

Step 4: Prepare the House for Today’s Market

A few affordable updates can make an estate property much more appealing to buyers—fresh paint, refinishing floors, minor repairs, and professional staging are popular options. Drawing on my Green Designation, I’m happy to recommend eco-friendly updates and energy-saving solutions that attract today’s buyers in Milford and the shoreline communities.

Step 5: Listing and Sale Support

Choosing a local agent with experience in both traditional and estate sales ensures your family’s needs are handled with respect and efficiency. As someone who has sold over 250 homes from Greenwich to Madison, I’ll manage everything from pricing to closing—sharing frequent updates so you feel supported at every step.

Step 6: Handling Proceeds and Taxes

After the sale, proceeds will move into the estate for distribution according to the will. Your attorney or accountant can help clarify any tax or inheritance issues. I work with a network of trusted financial professionals who can answer your detailed questions.

If you’re facing the challenge of selling a parent’s home in Milford, the CT shoreline, or surrounding towns, compassionate guidance is close by. With years of experience and a focus on eco-friendly, personalized service, I’m here to help your family through every detail—from our first conversation to the final closing.

Lisa Andrade, Green & ABR® Realtor
Serving Milford and Connecticut shoreline communities
Cell: 203-214-8437
Email: Lisa.Andrade2004@gmail.com

Reach out anytime for confidential, local support.