For those who want to sell an inherited house but don't know where to start

Even if you want to sell an inherited house,
if you haven't sorted out the title, family opinions, belongings, taxes, and timing,
you cannot make a decision just by hearing an appraisal value.

The first thing you should check is
not just how much it will sell for, but where things are currently stalled.

You don't have to have everything in order before consulting about selling an inherited house.

In fact, it is easier to make decisions later if you consult at a stage where things are not yet in order.

[The first thing to look at is not the appraisal value, but the 'reason for the stall']

When consulting about an inherited house,
what many people care about first is the appraisal value.

Of course, knowing how much it might sell for is important.

However, in the case of an inherited house,
even if you only know the appraisal value, the sale may not progress.

For example,

✅ Inheritance registration has not been completed
✅ Opinions of heirs have not been consolidated
✅ Belongings remain inside the house
✅ It has not been decided who will manage the vacant house
✅ You are unable to move due to concerns about taxes or deadlines
✅ Family members have different ideas about whether to sell or keep it

Even if you look at just the appraisal value in this state, you cannot make a decision.

What I want to check first is,
before the price, where the premise of the sale is stalled.

Is it a title issue?
Is it a family discussion?
Is it a problem with belongings?
Is it anxiety about taxes or deadlines?
Is it the decision of whether to sell or keep it in the first place?

If you proceed with the appraisal without separating these issues, the process is likely to stall later.

[Even if inheritance registration is not finished, there are things you can consult about]

"Should I consult after the inheritance registration is finished?"

There are many people who think this way.

Inheritance registration itself is the work of a judicial scrivener.

However, if there is a possibility of selling,
there are things you should check even before the registration is finished.

For example,

✅ Who is planning to acquire the real estate
✅ Is there a possibility of selling it
✅ Are you planning to make it joint ownership
✅ Are all heirs positive about selling
✅ Are there any points likely to cause conflict regarding how to divide the sale proceeds

If you proceed with just the inheritance registration without looking at these points first,
it may become difficult to sell later.

Inheritance registration is important.
However, if you are thinking about selling, do not just stop at registration.

Things to consider before inheritance registration are also organized in this article.

"Consulting after the inheritance registration is finished can sometimes be too late"

[If the heirs' opinions are not aligned, you should learn the flow of selling first]

When selling an inherited house,
even if you personally want to sell it, things may not progress.

Siblings have different opinions.
One person is against the sale.
It is not decided who will manage it.
The method of dividing the sale proceeds is vague.
There is resistance to selling a parent's house.

In this state,
even if you only request an appraisal from a real estate company, it is difficult to move forward with decisions.

However, even if family discussions are not completely finished,
there is still value in consulting.

When selling,

✅ Whose consent is required
✅ At what timing is it necessary to confirm the heirs' intentions
✅ What happens if you make it joint ownership
✅ How much time should you anticipate until the sale
✅ What should be organized as material to explain to the family

By knowing these things in advance, it becomes easier to have discussions with your family.

In my case, at the stage where the heirs' opinions are not aligned,
rather than rushing the sale, I firstorganize what needs to be confirmed by the family.

Before deciding whether to sell or keep it, it is important to know the flow if you do sell.

[Even if belongings remain, you can consult about the sale]

In an inherited house, it is common for belongings to remain.

Furniture, appliances, clothing, photos, documents, Buddhist altars, and sentimental items.

Some people think, "I will consult after the cleaning is finished."

However, it is better not to get the order wrong here.

You do not need to clear everything out before consulting with us.

By consulting with us first, it becomes easier to make the following decisions.

✅ What needs to be cleared out before starting sales activities
✅ Which parts can be sold as-is and which parts should be organized first
✅ Whether having a lot of belongings will affect the sales method
✅ Whether it is better to consider a purchase offer as well
✅ Whether demolition needs to be considered
✅ Whether cleanup costs should be factored into the sales plan

Having a lot of belongings is not a reason to avoid consulting us.

Precisely because there are many belongings,you need to prioritize what to clear out before the sale
and what can be left for later.

Rather than having you clear everything out before an appraisal, I prefer to
look at the current situation first and then work with you to determine the sales method and the order of cleanup.

This is because after spending time and money on cleanup,
you might find that it wasn't necessary to do all of that beforehand.

[If you are worried about taxes or deadlines, do not rely solely on general advice]

Many people are concerned about taxes and deadlines when selling an inherited house.

The 30 million yen special deduction for vacant houses.
Addition to acquisition costs.
Inheritance tax filing deadline.
Capital gains tax.
The 30 million yen deduction for residential property.

Looking at just the names of these systems,
it can be difficult to know if they apply to you.

What is important here is not to judge based solely on generalities.

"Taxes will be lower if you hold it for 5 years"
"You can use the 30 million yen deduction if it's a vacant house"
"An acquaintance told me so"

These statements do not necessarily apply to your specific case.

You need to confirm tax calculations and filing decisions with a tax accountant.

However, at the initial stage of real estate sales, we can help you organize:

✅ Whether there are matters that should be confirmed with a tax accountant
✅ Whether there are points to be aware of depending on the timing of the sale
✅ Whether there will be an impact depending on who acquires the property
✅ Whether you should check not just the sale price but the net proceeds

We can help you organize these points.

I believe it is dangerous to rely solely on a real estate company for tax advice.

On the other hand, it is also insufficient to proceed with the sale
without first organizing the issues that need to be confirmed with a tax accountant.

I have also written about the 30 million yen deduction for inherited houses in this article.

“Consulting on selling an inherited house,
A story about almost missing out on the 30 million yen deduction due to 'a word from an acquaintance'”

【There are things you should check before leaving it to an acquaintance】

When selling an inherited house,
you might consult with a real estate company you know or someone who was introduced to you.

That in itself is not a bad thing.

If there is someone you trust, it can provide peace of mind.

However, when selling an inherited house,
you cannot say for sure that it will be fine just because they are an acquaintance.

It is not just their character that you want to verify.

✅ Are they experienced in selling inherited real estate?
✅ Do they take the verification of titles and heirs lightly?
✅ Can they organize issues regarding belongings and vacant house management?
✅ Can they distinguish between points that should be confirmed with a tax accountant or judicial scrivener?
✅ Are they conscious of not just the sale price, but also the net proceeds and deadlines?
✅ Can they proceed with consideration for the differences in temperature among family members?

If you proceed based solely on personal relationships, it may become difficult to speak up later.

Even if you have doubts about the price or the process, you might hesitate to ask questions out of consideration.

In the sale of an inherited house, a relationship of trust is important.

However, you should look not only at the relationship of trust, but also at
what kind of things they will verify for you.should be looked at.

Things you want to check before leaving it to an acquaintance are
also organized in this article.

“Things to check first to avoid failure when leaving real estate sales to an acquaintance”

【For those who are anxious that consulting a real estate company will lead to being pressured to sell immediately】

Regarding an inherited house,
there are also people who feel resistance to consulting a real estate company itself.

“I feel like I will be rushed to sell if I consult them”
“I cannot make a decision even if they just provide an appraisal”
“I haven't decided to sell yet”
“Family discussions haven't finished yet”

I understand this anxiety.

However, it is not the case that you can only consult them after you have decided to sell.

In the case of an inherited house,
there are things you should consult about before deciding whether to sell it.

It is not just the appraisal value that you can confirm through a consultation.

✅ Is it in a condition to be sold?
✅ What has not been decided yet?
✅ What should the family discuss beforehand?
✅ How should we think about belongings and vacant house management?
✅ What changes between selling and keeping it?
✅ Are there things that need to be confirmed with a tax accountant or judicial scrivener?

If you organize these points, you will see what you need to do next.

There is no need to rush the sale.

However, that does not mean you should put off making a decision.

Issues such as vacant house management, property taxes, building aging,
differences in family opinions, taxes, and deadlines will remain.

Before deciding whether to sell or keep it, first organize the current situation.

I believe it is fine to start your consultation about an inherited house from here.

【What you can organize with Green Estate】

At Green Estate Co., Ltd.,
we accept consultations regarding the sale of inherited houses, family homes, and vacant houses.

Our representative, Masahiro Kaneko, is a licensed real estate notary and also an inheritance consultant.

We are not in a position to perform tax judgments or the registration procedures themselves.

However, at the entry point of real estate sales,
we can help organize what the issues are.

For example:

✅ Is the inherited house in a condition to be sold?
✅ What should be confirmed before inheritance registration?
✅ What should be discussed among the heirs?
✅ How should we think about belongings and vacant house management?
✅ Should we consider a normal sale or also include purchasing?
✅ Are there points that need to be confirmed with a tax accountant or judicial scrivener?
✅ If selling, what will the process be like?

These are the types of things.

For the southern part of Yokohama City and the surrounding area of Yokosuka City,
we handle this as a normal sales consultation.

We also handle consultations for all areas of Yokohama City.

Even for those outside the area, through online consultations or second opinions,
we may be able to assist in organizing the situation before selling an inherited house.

[Summary]

Even if you want to sell an inherited house, there are times when you cannot move forward immediately.

The title has not been changed.
Discussions among heirs have not been completed.
Belongings are still left inside.
Managing the vacant house has become a burden.
You are concerned about taxes and deadlines.
You are unsure if you should leave it to an acquaintance.

Even if you only ask for an appraisal in this state, you may not be able to make a decision.

The first thing to look at is where things are currently stalled.

Is it the inheritance registration?
Is it the family's opinion?
Is it the belongings?
Is it taxes or deadlines?
Is it the decision of whether to sell or keep it?

If you break it down and think about it this way, you will see what needs to be checked next.

Consultations regarding the sale of an inherited house do not have to wait until everything is in order.

It is precisely because things are not in order that there is value in consulting.

[For those in a situation similar to this article]

Those who fall into the following categories should organize their situation as soon as possible.

✅ You want to sell an inherited house but don't know where to start
✅ You are stalled on inheritance registration or title issues
✅ The opinions of the heirs are not unified
✅ Belongings or vacant house management have become a burden
✅ You are concerned about taxes and deadlines and cannot decide on a sale date

In our consultations, we will separate and organize the title, the intentions of the heirs, belongings, vacant house management,
the timing of the sale, and the content that should be confirmed with tax accountants and judicial scriveners.

Consultations regarding the sale of inherited real estate, family homes, and vacant houses in the southern part of Yokohama City, the Yokosuka City area, and all of Yokohama City are handled as standard sales consultations.

Even for those outside the area, we may be able to assist with organizing the situation before selling an inherited house through online consultations or second opinions.

Click here if you would like to organize your situation or have a free consultation.

Click here if you would like an online consultation.

Click here if you would like to consult via LINE.

Click here for telephone inquiries.
045-752-9321