When two or more people inherit a New York property together, each holds an undivided share. Selling, refinancing, or signing a deed normally requires every co-owner to sign — one holdout can stall the process for months.
Most families resolve disagreements through conversation: one heir buys out the others, the group lists with an agent and splits the proceeds, or everyone agrees to sell as-is to a single buyer for a faster, simpler closing.
If conversation fails, a partition action filed in the Supreme Court can force a sale, but it's slow, expensive, and rarely the outcome anyone wants. Talking through options early — before resentment builds — preserves both the equity and the family relationship.
If you're stuck and just want a clear picture of what the property would sell for as-is, that's a useful starting point. From there, the family can decide together.