You Don't Have to Be Here to Do This Right
Three ways to sell an estate or family home in Greater Peoria
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This page is the short version. The full guide is 11 pages: what to do in the first week, who can sign, your three options for the house, how the belongings get handled, how the sale runs while you're somewhere else, a monthly cost worksheet, and a one-page checklist you can print.
Who this guide is for
"I don't even know where to start." That's the first thing almost everyone says when they call me about a parent's home or an estate. Usually the next sentence is, "And I live out of town." If that's you, you're not behind. It's very doable from a distance, one step at a time. You don't have to decide anything today.
The first week
- Lock it up, and know who has a key.
- Call the insurance agent. An empty house can need different coverage.
- Keep the utilities on and forward the mail.
- Hold off on throwing things out, and on signing with the first cash buyer who calls.
- Make two calls: an estate attorney, to confirm who can sign and when, and me, to walk through your options for the house.
I'm not an attorney, so I'm not giving you legal advice. If you wish to seek legal advice, I absolutely advise you to contact an attorney.
Your three options
- As is. Little or no work. Less money in, but buyers price in the work they'll have to do.
- A little work. A clean-out, a deep clean, fresh paint where it counts and small repairs. Often the best balance of cost, time and price.
- More work, to aim for a higher price. Bigger updates, staging and full launch marketing. It can bring the most at sale, but not always enough to cover the extra work. The numbers decide.
On our first call, I lay out all three with your numbers, and you choose. Estimates only, never a promise.
How I help, and your next step
I'm Shannan Werckle, a Broker-REALTOR® with eXp Realty and the name behind Greater Peoria Living, with more than 90 closings across 18 towns. Most of the people I help with an estate live somewhere else. I line up the painters, clean-out crews and repairs, handle keys and showings, share photos and video, and work alongside your attorney, so you don't have to drive in every weekend.
Your next step is a free home value for the house, with an estimated net for each of the three options. Request it here or call (309) 740-0990.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we just sell it as is?
Yes. It's one of three ways to go. On our first call I lay out as is, a little work, and more work, each with estimated numbers, and you choose.
Can I sell the house if I live out of town?
Yes. I handle the local work: vendors, keys, showings, photos and video, and updates at every step, while you make the decisions from wherever you are.
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