NYC estate sales
Experienced, hands-on guidance for families, executors, and estate attorneys selling a co-op, condo, or townhouse in New York City.
A thoughtful approach to a sensitive sale
Selling a property as part of an estate requires a thoughtful approach, careful coordination, and an understanding of the complexities involved. Whether working with family members, executors, or estate attorneys, I recognize that these transactions often come with unique responsibilities and emotional considerations.
My role is to simplify the process and manage the details, allowing you to focus on what matters most. From preparing a property that may have been in the family for decades to navigating building requirements and coordinating with the estate’s professional advisors, I provide experienced, hands-on guidance from our first conversation through closing.
My process
- A first conversationWe talk about the property, the people involved in the decision, and where the estate stands legally, so we can plan around the estate’s timeline.
- Strategic pricing and market positioningI develop a pricing and marketing strategy informed by recent sales, current competition, and the property’s unique characteristics.
- Coordination with estate professionalsI work closely with attorneys, accountants, and executors to align the sale process with the estate’s legal and administrative requirements.
- Co-op and condo requirementsI navigate building-specific procedures, documentation, and board requirements, so there are no surprises late in the process.
- Property preparation and presentationI coordinate everything from clearing out personal belongings and arranging repairs to painting and professional staging when appropriate, working with a trusted network of vendors.
- Clear, consistent communication through closingI keep everyone informed and involved in key decisions, whether they live locally or across the country, until the sale is closed.
Preparing an estate property follows the same care I bring to every sale. Read how I prepare, price, and market a home.
My experience
I have represented executors and families selling homes that were part of an estate. These sales often involve several decision makers, building requirements, and a lifetime of belongings, and I manage those details so the family does not have to.
My goal is to make what can feel like an overwhelming process more manageable, while ensuring the property is thoughtfully presented, strategically marketed, and positioned for a successful sale.
Learn more about my approach, see my sales across Manhattan and Brooklyn, or check the latest market reports for current pricing.
“Amy is thorough and knowledgeable.”
“[Amy] understood both the emotional and practical sides of the process and was always available when we needed [Amy].”
Frequently asked questions
Can we start preparing the apartment before probate is finished?
Often, yes. Pricing, planning, and some preparation can usually begin early. When the apartment can be cleared, listed, and sold is a question for the estate’s attorney, and I plan the sale around their guidance.
What makes selling an inherited co-op different from a condo?
A condo is real property that passes by deed. A co-op is shares in a corporation plus a proprietary lease, so the building’s board and managing agent have their own requirements for the estate, and the buyer will need board approval. I help you understand what the building will ask for.
What will the building ask the estate for?
Requirements vary by building, but managing agents typically ask for documents showing who has authority to sell, such as letters from the court, along with their own sale forms. The estate’s attorney prepares the legal documents, and I coordinate with the managing agent.
Do we need to empty the apartment before it is listed?
Usually it sells best once it has been cleared and prepared, but every situation is different. I can coordinate the clear-out, donation, and cleaning, along with painting, repairs, and staging when appropriate.
Several family members are involved. How do you keep everyone informed?
I keep every decision maker updated on the same schedule, whether they live nearby or out of state, and I make sure key decisions are agreed before we act on them.
Do you work with the estate’s attorney?
Yes. I work alongside the estate’s attorney and accountant throughout the sale so the listing, the contract, and the closing line up with the estate’s legal and tax requirements.
This is general information, not legal or tax advice. The estate’s attorney and accountant should advise on legal and tax questions.
Let’s talk about the estate
Tell me a little about the property and where things stand. I’ll call you to talk through next steps, with no obligation.
Whether you’re ready now or just starting to think about it, I’m happy to chat.
