We inherited a house in Denver - what are we supposed to do with it now?

If your family just inherited a property in Denver and nobody agrees on what to do with it, that's not a sign something's wrong - that's the most common starting point there is. The clearest, most practical first move is to get the home's actual current value on paper before any family conversation about selling, keeping, or renting even starts. Opinions without numbers create conflict. Numbers create choices. Most inherited properties in Denver sit longer than they need to because the family is waiting to feel ready instead of getting clear on what the real options actually are. There are real costs accumulating the whole time: property taxes, insurance, utilities, and in many cases deferred maintenance that grows quietly until it shows up in an inspection report or an offer that's lower than expected. A steady, practical approach looks like this - establish the value first, understand what the probate or estate process actually requires in Colorado, and then make decisions from a clear picture rather than an anxious one. The property doesn't have to be perfect to sell. It doesn't have to be empty to list. And waiting for the family to reach unanimous agreement without any outside information is rarely the thing that breaks the stalemate. What actually moves things forward is getting the facts in front of everyone at the same time. The one line worth remembering here: an inherited house doesn't become easier to deal with by waiting - it becomes more expensive. If you're the one in your family who's been handed the responsibility of figuring this out, what's the one thing nobody has been willing to say out loud yet about what to do with the property? Kevin Lundy, The HomeBridge Group Brokered by eXp Realty