I Inherited a House, What To Do? – Should I rent or sell in Washington?

n March 17, 2017n By  Alex Romanov nnShare on facebooknsharennFirst, we’re so sorry for your loss. This can be a very challenging time for many reasons, and dealing with property ownership is tough at the best of times.nnYou’re thinking, “I inherited a house, what to do with this house?” Should I rent it? Should I sell it?  How should I sell it?nnTons of options open for you, but…nn… we can help.nnWe’re seasoned  investors in the Greater Seattle real estate , and we’re looking to buy several houses each month in the Greater Seattle area and Spokane. Every month we get calls from those who have inherited a house and are looking to sell the house… so the info below are some tips to help you navigate the process.n

nHere’s a few important considerations to help you make the right decision:n

nThis may sound obvious, but if the person who left you a property also had a mortgage (unless it had  no mortgage  and was paid off, which is great!), you have to pay it (assuming you want to keep the property). Some banks will allow you to assume the loan, while others may force you to refinance into a new loan. If you don’t qualify for a new loan, renting may not be an option for you.n

nIf dealing with brokers, maintenance, tenants, rent collection and all the nuances of property management isn’t the best use of your time, hire a professional to help you or cash out now.  Some people who inherit homes decide to keep the house and rent it for extra income. That’s a great strategy for sure. You just need to be prepared to manage the property and the hassles that can go along with tenants and toilets.n

nIt’s rare to see a building that’s been perfectly maintained. Most inherited houses need major improvements.nnConsider hiring a professional property inspector to give you a detailed rundown on what you’ll need to do within the next five years, along with estimated costs. Surprises are very, very expensive.n

nIf you don’t want to deal with making repairs, updating kitchens, improving landscaping and overall cleanup, don’t worry.  We buy Greater Seattle area houses  for cash, as-is.n

nWe can help you analyze the value of your property today versus the long-term benefits of renting. If you can use the equity in your property in another way that outpaces the performance of the real estate market, you should. If you don’t have anything better to do with the money and the neighborhood is rising in value, hang on – real estate can be a great investment if you know how to correctly read the market.n

nDon’t forget to discuss your inheritance with tax and legal professionals before you take action. There are major property and income tax consequences that will dramatically impact the cost of owning your investment.n

nIn certain situations, we may be able to help you structure a lease-option agreement that allows you to rent and sell at the same time – capturing the best of both worlds. These kinds of deals can be complicated, but our Washington state investment experience can help you win.n

nWe’ll help you determine prices for any property near Lynnwood – if you sold it today without doing any work, the highest price the market will bear, and the projected value of keeping it as a rental (along with the costs).n

Just call us today at  206-231-5864  or  contact us  now for more information n on how we can make you a fair cash offer on your inherited house today!

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