Selling Your Parents’ House in Connecticut
Whether a parent has moved to assisted living or passed away, the house often comes with decades of belongings and repairs nobody has made. Here is how the sale works in each case.
See Your MAX Offer
Start with the address. A CT MAX buyer calls you back, and your written number follows the walk-through.
If your parent is living
Your parent signs as the owner, or you sign under a durable power of attorney that covers real estate. The closing attorney will want to see the power of attorney document, and it often needs to be recorded in the town land records.
If your parent has passed
The house usually goes through Connecticut Probate Court. The executor or administrator gets a fiduciary certificate and then has authority to sell. Some estates need court approval of the sale. See our estate sale guide and the probate page for your town.
The belongings
Take what matters to the family. Leave the rest. CT MAX handles cleanout after closing, so you do not have to rent a dumpster or hold an estate sale first.
Splitting the proceeds
With several siblings, a written cash price with no repair costs taken out later makes the split simpler. Everyone sees the same number on paper.
Comparing the numbers
Listing vs. a MAX Offer, side by side
| Listing with an agent | CT MAX cash sale | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Typically 5–6% of the price | None |
| Repairs and cleanout | Usually on you, plus whatever the buyer’s inspector finds | None, the house is bought as it stands |
| Showings | Open houses and private showings | One walk-through |
| Financing risk | Buyer’s mortgage and appraisal can fall through | Cash, no lender |
| Closing date | Set by the buyer’s lender | The date you pick |
| Price | Often higher for a house in good shape | Reflects the condition, in writing, and does not drop after you sign |
Common questions
Can we sell before probate is finished?
We can sign an agreement early, but closing waits for the fiduciary certificate and any court approval the estate needs.
Do all siblings have to agree?
The person with legal authority signs. Keeping the family informed avoids trouble later, and we are happy to walk everyone through the offer.
General information only. Rules and costs vary by house and town. Talk with a licensed Connecticut professional about your specific situation.
From first call to cash in hand
- Day 1
Share the address
Call, text or use the form. We ask a few questions about the house and your deadline.
- Day 2–3
One walk-through
A CT MAX buyer sees the house once. No cleaning, no repairs, no open houses.
- Within 24 hrs of the visit
Your MAX Offer in writing
A firm cash number with no commission taken out. Take it, counter it or walk away.
- The date you pick
Attorney closing
A Connecticut closing attorney pays off the liens and hands you the balance.
Want the number in writing?
Get a written MAX Offer for the house as it stands. Saying no costs nothing.