3 Things You Must Do after Inheriting a Home

3 Things You Must Do after Inheriting a HomeThere can be a lot of excitement when it comes to the realization that you’ve inherited a home, but simply because it’s an inheritance doesn’t mean there aren’t a few strings attached. Whether you’re expecting to be gifted with a home in the future or you’re currently going through this process, here are a few things you may need to watch out for.

The State Of The Mortgage

Once a home has been effectively handed over to you, it’s important to determine the status of the mortgage with the lender and if anything is still owed. While you have the option of taking over the mortgage in a lot of cases, in the event that there’s a reversible mortgage or you’re choosing to rent it out as a second property, you may not be able to transfer the mortgage. While this can often be a rather seamless process, if money is owed there can be other factors to consider.

Determine If You Want It

If you already have a first home and don’t want to take care of your second property as a rental unit, it’s important to realize that keeping the home may not be the best decision for you. While you have the option of organizing a short sale if you’d like to get it off of your hands, you can also contact a real estate agent who will be able to provide you with advice on how to proceed if you’re unwilling (or unable) to take control of the property.

Is It In Good Condition?

Whether you want to keep the home or not, there can be cases where it’s not even a question if it’s a home that you’re going to end up investing money into without much return. In the situation that a lot of money is owed on the house or there are serious issues with its general condition, you may want to release yourself from the inheritance and move on with your financial situation still intact.

There can be an instant feeling of acquired wealth in the event that you’ve inherited a home, but a home in bad condition or that you don’t want to take care of can end up being more of a headache than anything else. If you’re currently considering your options when it comes to a home inheritance, please contact me for more information – J.P. Cook – 602-320-4253.

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$4,550,000
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,400 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6744434
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$4,550,000
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
3,581 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6784408
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$4,548,601 - 3Br/4Ba -  for Sale in Phoenician, Scottsdale
Open House
$4,548,601
3 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,312 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6702208
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$4,500,000
4 Beds
4.5 Baths
5,806 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6645982
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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7,005 SqFt
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MLS # 6773466
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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6.5 Baths
7,672 SqFt
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MLS # 6783916
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$4,500,000
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5.5 Baths
5,334 SqFt
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Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$4,500,000
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,007 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6777137
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$4,500,000 - 5Br/8Ba -  for Sale in Indian Mesa Estates Amd Replat, Chandler
New
$4,500,000
5 Beds
7.5 Baths
6,932 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6795160
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$4,500,000
5 Beds
6.5 Baths
7,961 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6796554
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$4,500,000
4 Beds
5 Baths
5,376 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6745655
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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$4,500,000
6 Beds
6 Baths
8,904 SqFt
Status Active
MLS # 6671869
Property Type Single Family Residence
Price Type --
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