Selling a home
after a loss.
You should not have to manage contractors, coordinate lawyers, and negotiate offers while you are still grieving. We handle it all, from cleanout to closing, so you can focus on what matters.
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for this.
Being named executor is an honour that comes with a heavy responsibility. Selling the family home is often the hardest part. Here is what most executors face.
The Emotional Weight
You are managing grief while making decisions about a home full of memories. There is no instruction manual for sorting through decades of belongings while coordinating lawyers, accountants, and siblings. It is a lot to carry.
The Legal Complexity
Probate applications, title transfers, capital gains considerations, and beneficiary coordination all have to happen on a timeline you did not choose. One misstep can delay the entire estate.
The Property Itself
Most inherited homes are dated. Carpets from the 1980s, original kitchens, deferred maintenance. Selling as-is means accepting investor pricing. Renovating means finding contractors, managing timelines, and spending money the estate may not have.
The Time Pressure
Carrying costs add up quickly. Property taxes, utilities, insurance, and maintenance on a vacant home can cost thousands per month. The longer it sits, the more the estate loses.
One team handles
everything.
You make the key decisions. We handle the rest.
Full Property Assessment
Shawn walks through the property and delivers a written report with the current as-is value, the projected post-renovation value, and a recommended plan of action.
Cleanout Coordination
We connect you with trusted cleanout and junk removal services. If the home needs to be emptied before renovation or showing, we coordinate the entire process.
Pre-Sale Renovation
Through Renos for Revenue, we fund and manage the entire renovation. Paint, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, landscaping. Zero upfront cost. The estate pays only at closing.
Professional Staging and Media
Once the renovation is complete, we bring in staging, professional photography, cinematic video, 3D Matterport tours, and drone footage. Your listing launches looking its absolute best.
Marketing and Sale
Targeted digital campaigns reaching over 25,000 buyers. Open houses, private showings, and weekly reporting. Shawn personally negotiates every offer to protect the estate's bottom line.
Closing Coordination
We work directly with the estate lawyer to coordinate title transfer, closing documents, and disbursement. One point of contact from start to finish.
Zero upfront cost.
Maximum return.
Most estate homes are dated. Selling as-is means accepting investor pricing, often tens of thousands below what the home could be worth. But asking the estate to fund a renovation creates a different problem: out-of-pocket costs, contractor management, and risk.
Renos for Revenue is the only pay-at-closing pre-sale renovation program in Canada. We fund and manage the entire renovation. The estate pays nothing upfront. Paint, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, landscaping, everything is handled by our team and paid from the proceeds at closing.
The result is a move-in ready home that attracts premium buyers instead of discount hunters. That means a higher sale price, a faster sale, and more money for the beneficiaries.
Learn more about Renos for RevenueWhat estate lawyers say
about working with us.
“The families I refer to Hinchey Homes come back relieved. The entire process is handled for them, and the results speak for themselves.”
Durham Region Estate Lawyer
“Having a single point of contact for renovation, staging, and sale simplifies my work as trustee. The estate nets more, and my clients are protected.”
Trust Company Officer
“I have seen estate homes sit on the market for months when sold as-is. With Hinchey Homes, the same homes sell within weeks at significantly higher prices.”
Financial Advisor, Durham Region
Frequently asked questions.
Can I sell a house before probate in Ontario?
In most cases, you need a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (probate) before you can transfer title to a buyer. However, you can begin the listing process, accept offers, and market the property while the probate application is pending. Hinchey Homes works with estate lawyers regularly to coordinate the timeline so the sale closes smoothly once probate is granted.
Do I need to renovate an inherited home before selling?
You do not have to, but dated homes typically sell for significantly less than updated ones. Hinchey Homes offers Renos for Revenue, Canada's only pay-at-closing pre-sale renovation program. We fund and manage the entire renovation with zero upfront cost to the estate. You pay only at closing from the sale proceeds.
How do siblings split proceeds from selling parents' house?
The estate trustee (executor) distributes proceeds according to the will after all debts, taxes, and estate expenses are paid. If the will divides equally among siblings, each receives an equal share of the net proceeds. Hinchey Homes provides transparent reporting and works with your estate lawyer to ensure the process is clear and fair for all beneficiaries.
What is the capital gains tax on an inherited home in Ontario?
If the home was the deceased's principal residence at the time of death, there is typically no capital gains tax. If it was not the principal residence, or if it appreciates between the date of death and the date of sale, capital gains tax may apply on the difference. We recommend consulting a tax professional or estate lawyer for your specific situation.
How long does it take to sell an estate home?
With Hinchey Homes, 98% of listings sell within 30 days. If the home needs renovation through Renos for Revenue, the renovation typically adds four to eight weeks before listing. The full timeline from first call to closing usually ranges from two to four months depending on probate timing and renovation scope.
We put it
in writing.
If you are not 100% satisfied with our service, we reduce our commission by a full 1%. We do not fail to sell homes, and any concern you raise gets a 48-hour resolution. Every listing, every time.
You do not have to
do this alone.
Book a free, no-obligation consultation with Shawn Hinchey. We will walk the property, review your options, and give you a clear plan. No pressure, no timeline, just answers.
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Estate Home Sales with Hinchey Homes in Durham Region
Hinchey Homes Real Estate Team specializes in estate home sales across Durham Region, Ontario, including Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Bowmanville, Brooklin, Port Perry, and Uxbridge. Led by broker Shawn Hinchey, the team manages every aspect of selling an inherited home, from initial property assessment and cleanout coordination through pre-sale renovation, staging, marketing, negotiation, and closing.
For estate homes that need updating, Hinchey Homes offers Renos for Revenue, Canada's only pay-at-closing pre-sale renovation program. The team funds and manages the entire renovation with zero upfront cost to the estate. The estate pays only at closing from the sale proceeds. This program is particularly valuable for executors managing dated properties where selling as-is would mean accepting investor-discount pricing.
Shawn Hinchey personally negotiates every offer on every estate home listing. Hinchey Homes listings sell 59.8% faster than the Durham Region average, and 98% sell within 30 days. The team works directly with estate lawyers, trust officers, and financial advisors to ensure proper coordination of probate, title transfer, and closing documentation.
To book a free estate home consultation with Shawn Hinchey, call 905-449-4422 or visit hincheyhomes.com/contact. Over 500 five-star reviews from families across Durham Region.
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