Seller questions
Home seller questions, answered
Short, sourced answers to the questions Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware homeowners ask before they sell.
Probate & inheritance
- Can I sell a house in probate in Pennsylvania?
- What are letters testamentary and do I need them to sell a house?
- What are letters of administration if there is no will in Pennsylvania?
- How much is Pennsylvania inheritance tax on an inherited house?
- How long do I have to pay Pennsylvania inheritance tax, and is there a discount?
- Can I sell an inherited house before the estate is closed in Pennsylvania?
- What if my siblings disagree about selling our parents' house in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell an inherited house in Pennsylvania if the heirs live out of state?
- Do I have to go through probate to sell a house in Philadelphia?
- Do I need a tax waiver to sell a deceased person's house in New Jersey?
- Does New Jersey inheritance tax apply when I sell an inherited house?
- Can I sell an inherited house in Delaware, and is there inheritance tax?
Foreclosure
- What is an Act 91 notice in Pennsylvania and what should I do when I get one?
- How long does foreclosure take in Pennsylvania?
- How much notice do I get before a sheriff sale in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell my house after a sheriff sale is scheduled in Pennsylvania?
- Can I stop a sheriff sale in Philadelphia?
- What is HEMAP and who qualifies in Pennsylvania?
- Is a short sale or a cash sale better when I'm in foreclosure?
- Can the bank sue me for the difference after a foreclosure sale?
- How does foreclosure work in New Jersey?
- Will I get any money if my house sells at a sheriff sale?
Taxes & liens
- How much is Pennsylvania realty transfer tax and who pays it?
- How much is the transfer tax when selling a house in Philadelphia?
- Do I pay transfer tax when selling an inherited house in Pennsylvania?
- What happens if I don't pay property taxes in Philadelphia?
- Can I sell my house if I owe back property taxes in Philadelphia?
- What is a tax claim bureau upset sale in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell my house to avoid a tax sale in Pennsylvania?
- Will a water bill or city lien stop me from selling my house in Philadelphia?
- Does a judgment lien stop me from selling my house in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell my house if the IRS has a lien on it?
- Do I owe capital gains tax when I sell my house?
- Do I owe capital gains tax on an inherited house?
- Who pays the realty transfer fee when selling a house in New Jersey?
- Who pays transfer tax when selling a house in Delaware?
Title & deeds
- Can I sell a house if my deceased spouse is still on the deed?
- Can I sell a house that is still in a deceased parent's name?
- What is a tangled title and can I sell a house with one?
- What is a quiet title action in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell an inherited house if some heirs can't be found?
- How do I transfer a deed after a parent dies in Pennsylvania?
- Should I add my child to the deed before I sell my house?
- What liens get paid at closing when I sell a house in Pennsylvania?
- How do I find out if there are liens on my house in Pennsylvania?
- What does title insurance cover when I sell a house?
- Can someone sell my house with a power of attorney in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell my late parent's house if I am living in it?
- Can an estate sell an inherited house that still has a mortgage?
Selling process
- How do cash home buyers work in Pennsylvania?
- How do cash buyers calculate their offer on a house?
- Cash home buyer vs real estate agent vs iBuyer: which is best for selling my house?
- How do I know if a cash home buyer is legit or a scam?
- Is the cash buyer a wholesaler? What does assignment of contract mean when I sell my house in PA?
- What is proof of funds and should I ask a cash buyer for it?
- Can I back out of a cash offer on my house?
- Does a cash buyer pay earnest money, and what happens to it if they back out?
- How fast can a house sale close in Pennsylvania?
- What happens at closing when I sell my house for cash in PA?
- Do cash home buyers do an inspection or appraisal before buying?
- What documents do I need to sell my house for cash in Pennsylvania?
Closing costs
- Who pays closing costs when you sell a house in Pennsylvania?
- What are typical seller closing costs in PA?
- What are title and settlement fees when I sell a house, and who pays them?
- How are property taxes prorated at closing when I sell my house in PA?
- How much does it cost to sell a house without a realtor in Pennsylvania?
- What does selling a house "as-is" mean legally in Pennsylvania?
Landlords & tenants
- Can I sell a house with tenants living in it in Pennsylvania?
- What rights do tenants have when a landlord sells the house in Pennsylvania?
- Do I need a rental license or lead certification to sell a rental property in Philadelphia?
- How do I sell a house when my tenant isn't paying rent in Pennsylvania?
- How long does an eviction take in Pennsylvania?
- What happens to my tenant's security deposit when I sell a rental house in PA?
- What is cash for keys, and can I use it to get a tenant out before I sell in PA?
- Should I sell my rental house with the tenants in place or vacant?
- What can I do if my tenant won't let buyers in to see the house I'm selling?
- Can I sell a house in Pennsylvania if someone is living there who isn't on a lease?
Condition & repairs
- Can I sell a house with foundation problems in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell a house with mold in Pennsylvania, and do I have to disclose it?
- Can I sell a fire-damaged house in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell a hoarder house in Pennsylvania, and what do I have to disclose?
- Can I sell a house with knob-and-tube wiring in Pennsylvania?
- Do I have to disclose lead paint when selling a house built before 1978?
- What is the Pennsylvania Seller's Property Disclosure Statement, and who has to fill it out?
- Can I still sell my house if it failed the buyer's inspection in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell my Philadelphia house if it has open L&I code violations?
- What is a use and occupancy or resale certificate, and do I need one to sell my house in PA?
Life events
- Can I sell our house during a divorce in Pennsylvania?
- How do I sell my house when I'm relocating for a job?
- How do I sell my parent's house when they are moving to assisted living in Pennsylvania?
- Can I sell my house while I'm in bankruptcy?
- How do I sell a house with a reverse mortgage after the owner dies?
- What happens to my HELOC when I sell my house?
- I'm behind on my mortgage payments in Pennsylvania. Can I sell the house before foreclosure?
- I lost my job and can't afford my house. Should I sell it in Pennsylvania?
- How do I downsize and sell my house in Pennsylvania?
- What is the best time of year to sell a house in Philadelphia?
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