Selling a Parent's House When They Move to Assisted Living

Helping a parent move into assisted living or nursing care is emotional, and the house is usually the last thing anyone has energy for. We buy the house as-is, belongings and all, and work around your family's schedule.

Does This Sound Like You?

• Mom or Dad is moving into assisted living or a nursing home.

• The house is full of years of belongings.

• Care costs are adding up and the house needs to help pay for them.

• You live out of town and can't manage the house.

Who Can Sell the House (in Plain English)

• Your parent, if they can sign. If your parent is able to make decisions, they sign like any seller.

• Someone with power of attorney. A power of attorney is a legal paper that lets someone sign for your parent. The title company will check it.

• A court-appointed guardian. If there's no power of attorney and your parent can't sign, a court may need to name a guardian first.

• Ask about Medicaid first. If your parent may need Medicaid, how and when the house is sold can matter. Talk to an elder law attorney before selling.

Your Options, Honestly

• Keep the house. Some families rent it out or have a relative move in.

• List it with an agent. Often the best price if the house is updated and someone can handle showings.

• Sell it to us. No clean-out, no repairs. Take the keepsakes and leave the rest.

Not sure which is right for you? Compare a cash sale and listing with an agent. (link: /sell-my-house/cash-offer-or-list-your-house)

How It Works

1. Call or text us at (219) 339-3998, or fill out the form.

2. We look at the house once, at a time that works for you.

3. We send you a written cash offer. No pressure and no obligation.

4. If you say yes, you pick the closing date. A local title company handles the paperwork and the money.

Local Help in Northwest Indiana

• Area Agency on Aging. Northwest Indiana Community Action helps families with care options and services.

• Medicaid. Indiana's Division of Family Resources handles Medicaid applications. An elder law attorney can explain how the house affects them.

• Title company. Will need a copy of the power of attorney or guardianship papers before closing.

What to Have Ready When You Call

• Power of attorney or guardianship papers

• Whose name is on the deed

• Your parent's mortgage statement, if there is one

• Keys and contact info for the family members involved

This is general information, not legal advice. An attorney can tell you what applies to your situation.

Talk to Someone Local

Call or text (219) 339-3998, or fill out the form on this page. A real person from Next Door Real Estate will get back to you. No pressure, no obligation.

We help families in Gary, Hammond, Merrillville, Crown Point, Hobart and across Northwest Indiana.

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FAQs (Situation FAQs collection)

1. Do we have to clean out the house?

No. Take what your family wants. We handle the rest.

2. My parent can't sign. What now?

Usually someone with power of attorney or a court-appointed guardian signs. Your attorney will know which applies.

3. Can we pick the closing date?

Yes. You pick the date. We'll work with your timeline.

4. Will you talk with my siblings or my parent's attorney?

Yes. We'll talk with anyone you want involved.