Step 6 · Selling the Home
When the house is empty and clean, you can list it on the open market or take an as-is cash offer. It's always your family's decision.
The house is usually the largest part of an estate, and by the time it's ready to sell, families are tired. Our goal is to make this last step simple: two clear options from people you've already worked with, and an honest comparison so you can choose.
Because EZ Estates has already moved your loved one, held the estate sale, completed the cleanout, and cleaned the house, it's ready for listing photos sooner than most estate homes.
Option A · List it
Brody is a real estate broker with HomeSmart and a licensed contractor. He can help you price the home, decide which repairs are worth making, and market it to buyers across the Salem area.
Ask about listing →Option B · Sell as-is
Greg owns Barnabas Real Estate Group and has bought and renovated homes in the Mid-Valley for about 20 years. For homes that fit, he may make a cash offer with no repairs and no showings.
Visit Barnabas Real Estate →Brody Sherwood and Greg Sherwood are family members of EZ Estates' owner. You're always free to use any agent or buyer you choose, and we encourage comparing a cash offer with what the home might bring on the open market. Real estate brokerage services are provided by Brody Sherwood through HomeSmart, not by EZ Estates.
Side by side
| List with an agent | As-is cash offer | |
|---|---|---|
| Timeline | Typically weeks to a few months on the market | Often faster, on your schedule |
| Repairs | Some updates may raise the price | None needed |
| Showings | Yes, while listed | No |
| Price potential | Usually higher on the open market | Usually lower, in exchange for speed and ease |
| Contents | House emptied and cleaned first | Sometimes can stay |
| Who helps | Brody Sherwood, HomeSmart | Greg Sherwood, Barnabas Real Estate |
If the home is part of a probate estate or a trust, the personal representative or trustee usually signs for the sale. Timing and approvals depend on the estate. Talk with the estate's attorney first, then we can coordinate the move, sale, cleanout, and cleaning around that schedule.
No. Listing with Brody Sherwood or taking a cash offer from Greg Sherwood are options, never requirements. You can use any agent or buyer you choose.
Often yes, but the process depends on the estate's situation. Talk with the estate's attorney or personal representative first. Brody can explain how listing works during probate.
Sometimes a few repairs pay off, and sometimes selling as-is makes more sense. Brody is also a licensed contractor and can help you decide which projects are worth it.
A cash sale is usually faster and avoids repairs and showings, but it often brings a lower price than the open market. We encourage comparing both before deciding.
With a cash buyer, sometimes. Ask Greg Sherwood about your specific home.
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