Inheriting a house in New York comes with legal, financial, and emotional weight. Before you can sell, the estate generally needs to go through Surrogate's Court so an executor or administrator has authority to sign the deed.
Once probate or administration is granted, you have several paths: list with an agent after repairs, sell as-is on the open market, rent the property, or sell directly for cash. The right choice depends on the property's condition, the heirs' goals, and how quickly you need to move on.
If multiple heirs inherit together, all owners typically need to agree before a sale can move forward. This is where many families get stuck — and where having a clear, neutral conversation about options can help.