A free, confidential opinion of value from a local broker, based on recorded sales near you. Usually within 48 hours. No cost, no obligation.
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Nick Fitzpatrick
NorthGroup Real Estate
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Usually within 48 hours. No cost, no obligation. This is a broker's opinion of value, not an appraisal.
How it works
Two minutes on the form, or a quick call or text.
Recent sales nearby and an honest value range, usually within 48 hours.
Keep, rent, sell or do nothing for now. Your call, no pressure.
Inherited a house on the Grand Strand?
Live in it, or hold it as a family home.
You'll carry taxes, insurance and upkeep. If several of you share it, agree in writing on who pays what.
A long-term rental, or a vacation rental where the town and HOA allow it.
Income, but it's a business: repairs, tenants, management and local rules.
No repairs, no clean-out. Often to an investor or builder.
Fastest and simplest. You'll usually trade some price for speed and certainty.
Clean-out and light updates, then a full market listing.
Usually the highest price. Takes more time, and some up-front cost.
One family member buys out the others.
Keeps it in the family. A fair, documented value makes the conversation easier.
First steps
Change or check the locks, and have someone look in on it every week or two.
Many policies don't fully cover a vacant home. Ask what's needed.
Power and water protect against mold and frozen pipes, and you'll need them to show it.
County tax bills come due each January. Make sure someone receives it.
Look for papers, titles and valuables first. A clean-out company can handle the rest.
Common questions
No. Many inherited homes sell as-is, contents and all. Sometimes light work pays off and sometimes it doesn't; that's worth an honest look before spending anything.
Sometimes. A mobile home can be titled with the land or separately, like a vehicle, with its own title from the SC DMV. Find out which before selling, because each one transfers differently.
Heirs can usually keep making the payments while they decide. Federal law generally stops lenders from calling the loan just because the owner passed away. Call the servicer early.
They can. South Carolina taxes an owner's primary home at a much lower rate. If no heir lives there as their legal residence, the rate can rise. Ask the county assessor before the next January bill.
General information, not legal or tax advice. For your situation, talk with an estate attorney, a CPA, or the county probate court. More questions families ask →