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Nov 14, 2012, 09:17 AM
pat sanders
plz help
can anyone help, need ideas on selling my home asap older home, lot of home no one wants to pay fair market value . i need money to move n help with purchase somewhere to live... need help life is a nitemare... right now mom die, lf a mess with the legals on home need to move can some one help me .
Nov 14, 2012, 10:51 PM
Idaho Resident
Pat, I am sorry that you are having such a difficult time right now; it sounds as if your mother recently passed away, you are unable to afford to keep the house the two of you shared together and there are some legal issues regarding the title as well.

That's a lot for anyone to deal with at any one time so it was brave of you to reach out and ask for suggestions. First, you need to engage an attorney to determine if estate proceedings are necessary to give you authority to sell and to clear up any title issues.

AFTER you have done so, you need a qualified real estate agent to help you determine the appropriate selling price and marketing to get it sold in your area since you referenced that no one wants to pay what you consider to be fair market value.

I can hear the desperation in your post and feel for you but you can take steps to make the nightmare go away. Hire an attorney and then a real estate agent and then follow their advice. Wishing you the best ~ post back on how things are going....
Nov 14, 2012, 11:42 PM
real estate lady
Go to a real estate attorney NOW. You need representation. Some will take probate, family matters in selling an estate home as a contingent (paid when you sell). PROTECT YOURSELF.