There's no rush.
When you lose your spouse or partner, the house can feel like the biggest question in the room. It doesn't have to be answered today.
- Most decisions about the house can wait longer than people think.
- Deciding whether to sell can wait.
- Sorting through every room can wait.
- Answering anyone who wants a quick decision on the house can wait.
Gently.
One step at a time.
Worth doing soon
Keep paying the mortgage, taxes and insurance, and let the lender and insurer know what happened. Keep the deed and statements in one place.
Staying or moving, honestly
Some people stay and are glad they did. Some move and feel lighter. When you're ready, we can look at it together, with no decision required.
You don't carry it alone
We work alongside your attorney, CPA or planner, and we can point you to people we trust for estate sales, moving help and getting a house ready.
How soon do I have to decide about the house?+
Usually there's no deadline on you. If there is one, from a lender, an estate or a co-owner, we'll find out what it is so you know exactly how much time you have.
Can I just get a sense of what it's worth?+
Yes. We'll give you an honest number and what it's based on, with no pressure to do anything with it.
My kids have opinions. How do we handle that?+
Gently, and with everyone in the room if you want. Part of our job is helping families talk about the house without it turning into a fight.
A gentle "What Can Wait" one-pager is being written.
Whenever you're ready, we're here. Even if that's months from now.