Sell a parent’s house before assisted living in Minnesota

A closing date that follows the move-in date

Assisted living moves rarely wait for a house to sell. A room opens up, a hospital discharge sets the date, or care needs change quickly. With a cash sale you choose the closing date once you accept our offer, so it can land before the move, right after it, or later. If your parent needs a little more time in the house after the sale, we can build a post-closing possession period into the agreement.

Take what fits the new room, leave the rest

An assisted living apartment holds a fraction of a family home. Take the photos, the keepsakes and the furniture that fits, and leave everything else. We buy the house and its contents as-is, so there is no estate sale to run, no junk crew to hire and no repairs to make before closing.

Selling for a parent who can’t handle it alone

Many of these sales are run by an adult child, often from another city. If your parent can sign, they sign. If they can’t, the sale can usually go ahead under a power of attorney, or by a conservator if a court has appointed one. The title company and your attorney confirm who needs to sign before closing. Remote closings are common, by overnight courier or with a local notary, so you don’t need to fly in.

Frequently asked questions

Can my parent stay in the home for a while after closing?

Yes. We can include a post-closing possession agreement so your parent has time to move comfortably after the sale closes, rather than rushing to be out on closing day.

Can I handle the sale for my parent?

Yes. Adult children run many of these sales. If your parent can’t sign, a power of attorney or a court-appointed conservator usually can; the title company confirms who needs to sign. You don’t need to be in Minnesota to close.

Do we need to clean out the house first?

No. Take what matters and leave the rest. We buy the home and its contents as-is and handle the cleanout after closing.

How fast can you close?

In as few as 7 days once you accept our offer, though two to three weeks is typical. You can also pick a later date so the closing lines up with the move.

What if the house needs repairs?

We buy as-is. The home’s condition is factored into the offer, so you never pay for repairs and there are no repair credits demanded later.

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Homstead Road made the process of selling my parents house a breeze. They gave my parents a very fair price knowing all of the work and upgrades that it needed.…
Homstead Road made the process of selling my parents house a breeze. They gave my parents a very fair price knowing all of the work and upgrades that it needed. Andy was very professional and always communicated clearly and promptly; the closing was organized taking only fifteen minutes. I would highly recommend considering Homestead Road to sell any property, we had a very positive experience working with them.

Nicole “N. Roach” Roach Google review · Nov 2024 (opens on Google)

We recently sold mom's house due to a move to Senior Living. We met with Homestead Road, and they gave us options for As Is or MLS traditional sale. We decided to try the MLS sale and see how that went.…
We recently sold mom's house due to a move to Senior Living. We met with Homestead Road, and they gave us options for As Is or MLS traditional sale. We decided to try the MLS sale and see how that went. After a cleanout (but no repairs or painting) the house was listed on a Friday - had multiple showings over the weekend, and an offer not long after that. I feel the posting with computer generated room updates was very helpful to help buyers see the good potential in the house, and look past the updates that were needed. Overall very pleased with Devon Walton & the Homestead Road team for their services and assistance to get this taken care of in a timely manner.

Darlene Bruns Google review · Mar 2024 (opens on Google)

We had a great experience working with our realtor Heidi Priebe when we sold our dad's house in Florida while we were in Minnesota. Communication was excellent—she always got back to us right away whenever we left a message.…
We had a great experience working with our realtor Heidi Priebe when we sold our dad's house in Florida while we were in Minnesota. Communication was excellent—she always got back to us right away whenever we left a message. She did a fantastic job pricing the home appropriately for the area market, which really made a difference. Her knowledge, responsiveness, and professionalism made the entire process smooth and stress-free!

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