The financial gain that comes with inheriting a residential property from a loved one is often overshadowed by the  physical and emotional work involved in readying the estate to be sold. This includes planning for an estate sale and securing debris removal Auburn. Following two basic steps will help you get through this process in the least stressful manner possible. 

1. Create a Plan

In some ways, getting an inherited property ready to sell is similar to preparing for a move. This job will require more attention to detail since the personal property belonged to someone else. However, just as with relocating from your own residence, creating a checklist will set the foundation for the rest of the project.

The list will likely be larger and more time consuming to compile.  In deciding what to keep, donate and discard, you will have to consider the deceased person’s stated wishes. Developing a detailed plan at the start will make putting it in motion easier when the time comes. 

2. Put the Plan in Action

One of the first steps here is to be assemble a team to help with the process. Family and friends will likely make up the bulk of the team. Some, who knew the family member well, will be able to help in determining what should be sold, discarded, given away or kept.  Reaching your goal will happen quicker by getting as much help as possible. 

In addition to friends and families, there are others who can help. For instance, charitable donation centers might be interested in items you don’t want. They will often pick up items for free. Once you have given away or sold all you can, discard everything else. Some choose to rent a dumpster and use their volunteer team to do this, while others call a trash hauler to do it for them. 

While preparing an inherited house to sell is a challenging project to take on, following these steps will help you accomplish the job.