Price competitively, gather key documents (title info, payoff, disclosures), and be ready to allow quick inspections and a fast closing. Cash buyers—investors, iBuyers, or individuals—often trade speed and certainty for a discount, so compare their net offer with what you might get listing on the open market.

Compare your likely sale net proceeds to potential rental cash flow after expenses, vacancy, and management. Consider your tolerance for being a landlord and the tax impact—selling may create capital gains now, while renting can provide income but also future depreciation recapture when you eventually sell.

You’ll need to price using comps, handle marketing (photos, online listings, signs), manage showings, negotiate offers, and coordinate contracts, disclosures, and closing yourself. Many FSBO sellers at least use a flat-fee MLS service and real estate attorney to gain exposure and reduce legal risk while still saving on listing commission.

Make sure the estate is properly settled and all heirs’ legal shares are clear before listing. Get written agreement on decision-making (pricing, offer acceptance) and how proceeds will be divided, and use an estate attorney plus one agent to reduce conflict.

You can often sell before the foreclosure sale date by pricing aggressively, working closely with your lender, and paying off the full amount owed from sale proceeds. If you can’t net enough to cover the payoff, you may explore a short sale with lender approval as an alternative to foreclosure.

Verify that the power of attorney (POA) is valid, durable, and specifically allows real estate transactions, then provide it to the title company for review. You’ll sign all documents in your capacity as attorney-in-fact for the owner, and may need to involve an attorney if the POA language or capacity