Selling Grandma's House: A Compassionate Guide to Selling the Family Home: Practical Steps for Famil

Selling a family home isn't just a real estate transaction, it's an emotional journey filled with memories, decisions, and often, a few tears. In Selling Grandma's House, Catherine and Tim Burr, Certified Seniors Real Estate Specialists (SRES(R)) and seasoned real estate professionals, offer a compassionate, step-by-step guide to help families navigate every stage of selling a cherished family home.

From sorting through decades of belongings and handling sensitive family discussions to choosing the right real estate agent and preparing the home for sale, this guide covers it all. You'll also find advice on unique rural property considerations, offer negotiations, estate sales, and what happens after closing day, including tips for finding peace and emotional closure.

Whether you're selling a home after a loved one's passing, downsizing, or assisting aging parents, this book is your trusted companion, filled with wisdom, warmth, and practical advice.

Inside, you'll discover:

1. Introduction: When It's Time to Sell the Family Home
2. It's Okay to Feel Overwhelmed
3. Where to Start-Sorting, Saving &Letting Go
4. Family Conversations: Who's Taking the Lead?
5. How to Choose the Right Real Estate Agent
6. Getting the House Ready to Sell-One Step at a Time
7. Offers, Negotiations & Closing-What Happens Next
8. Unique Considerations for Rural Homes in Amador County
9. Estate Sales, Donations &Clearing Out the House
10. When the House Doesn't Sell Right Away
11. Understanding the Offer & Escrow Process 24
12. Working with the Title Company &Avoiding Fraud 27
13. After the Sale-Taxes, Proceeds & Financial Next Steps
14. Finding Emotional Closure & Moving Forward
15. Reviews
16. Afterword: You're Not Alone-We're Here for You

If you're ready for a smoother, more compassionate home-selling journey, Selling Grandma's House will guide you every step of the way.