Inherited a Home in DFW? No Rush. Here's What Comes Next

By David Pannell

David Pannell is the Managing Broker and founder of Cities Real Estate, a forward-thinking brokerage based in Fort Worth, Texas. A licensed Realtor since 2005 and a broker since 2010, David is known for his expertise in helping families sell homes quickly, especially those navigating the complexities of probate and inherited property.

I don’t know the family member you lost. I don’t know the significance of that loss to your family. But I am sorry.

Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things a family goes through. And if you’ve inherited a property in Dallas-Fort Worth and you’re thinking about selling it or just want to know what it’s worth, I want to have a real conversation with you. I’m not going to pitch you. I’m not going to pressure you to sign anything. When you’re ready, I’m here to listen.

I understand the criticism. I get it every day. Right after losing someone, you’ve got agents, investors, and people from all over trying to get their hands on a property they have no connection to. We try not to make that phone call. We reach out through letters and videos like this one, so the call comes from you when you’re ready.

If you look at my website, you’ll see hundreds of families we’ve helped, and in most cases, we helped them achieve more than they expected. I don’t want to be the enemy. I just want to be present when you’re ready to talk.

What we actually do. I built my business around probate and estate sales. I have over 21 years of experience, have closed 1,700+ transactions, have handled 250+ probate and estate properties, and have completed over 246 remodels. This is what I do every day.

About 70% of the probate homes have title issues or liens that need to be cleared before the property can close. That’s work that goes beyond what a typical agent does, and we handle it for you. We bring in our attorney network, our vendors, and everything needed to clean out, present, and sell the property.

How it works. Every inherited property is different. If the house is in rough shape, we can make you an offer and close in under 14 days. In most cases, we don’t even charge commission when we buy as-is. If the house is in great shape, we present it to the market and become your buffer between you and the hundreds of investors who will call once it’s listed. We get three to five calls an hour on listed probate properties. We handle all of that so you don’t have to.

If you’re not ready, that’s okay. If you just want to know the market value, I’m here. If you need time, I understand. Do your homework. Find someone with real experience, real reviews, and a track record you can verify. Hold us accountable. But don’t write off everybody because the timing is off.

I promise to do better.

Schedule a call or visit blog.citiesrealestate.com. When you’re ready to talk, I’m here. Just you and me, helping the family move forward.