We inherited a property in Denver — what do we actually do with it now?

If you've inherited a property in Denver and feel frozen about what to do next, the clearest first move is almost always the same: sell it as-is before pouring money into it. Most families who inherit property spend weeks, sometimes months, debating renovations that the market will not reward dollar for dollar. That delay costs more than the repairs ever would. The practical reality is that Denver's probate market right now has real buyers who want these properties in their current condition. Serious investors and owner-occupants alike are actively looking for estate sales, and the current market is showing the strongest buyer activity we've seen in a couple of years. That means there is a steady window to move a property without a renovation budget, without a bidding war on contractor time, and without the family friction that comes from trying to agree on upgrades to a home nobody plans to keep. The one thing I'd push back on hard: the idea that waiting gives you more choices. In probate, waiting usually narrows them. Getting clear on the timeline, the legal process, and the property's honest value as-is is what puts a family back in control. An as-is sale is not giving up, it is a practical, respectful decision that protects the estate and the people in it. The inherited property is not a burden to escape. Used as a strategic asset with a real plan, it can be the financial foundation that actually honors the person who left it behind. If you are working through this right now and wondering whether an as-is sale is leaving money on the table, I'd genuinely like to talk it through with you. Has the Denver probate attorney or estate attorney on your case given you a clear timeline for when the property needs to be addressed, or is that piece still uncertain? Kevin Lundy, The HomeBridge Group Brokered by eXp Realty