How do I help my aging parent decide whether to sell their house?
“Start by listening, not selling. Most parents resist because they fear losing autonomy or burdening you, not because they don't see the math.”
Riggins Strategic Solutions
“A Senior Transition Advisor for the family home helps a family decide what happens to a parent's house before anyone lists it: the funding math against the community's fee sheet, who can legally sign, and sell, rent or keep. If selling, one vetted local agent. Not a mover, not a placement agent, never the listing agent.”
Questions & answers
Do I need power of attorney to sell my parent's home?
“Yes, if your parent is mentally competent they can sign their own paperwork, but most families benefit from a power of attorney (POA) document signed in advance. If your parent has lost capacity without a POA in place, you'll need to petition the court for guardianship, which is more expensive and takes months. Talk to an elder law attorney early.”
What's the difference between a Senior Real Estate Specialist and a regular agent?
“SRES stands for Seniors Real Estate Specialist, a designation an agent earns through coursework offered through the National Association of Realtors. It signals interest in working with older adults and their families, and that is worth something.”
Can you help me sell my parents' house?
“Yes, but not the way most people expect. I do not list houses and I never take the listing.”
Do you buy houses for cash?
“No, and I never will. That is deliberate.”
What does this cost my family?
“Nothing. The course, the calculators, the county directory, and the conversations are all free.”
Why don't you take the listing yourself?
“Because the moment I do, my advice is worth less. An agent who wants the listing has a reason to tell you to sell, to sell now, and to sell through them.”
Will you tell us not to sell?
“Yes, and I have. Sometimes the math says stay.”
What areas do you serve?
“There are two answers, and the difference matters. The course, the calculators, and the county Senior Help Directory are free to anyone, anywhere in the country.”
How is the Roadmap different from the Blueprint?
“The Blueprint is the whole library: 20 modules and 69 tools you can work through at your own pace. The Roadmap is what happens when a family does not have time to read a library.”
Who are you, and why should we trust you?
“I spent eight years in construction project management and house flipping, and for part of that I mailed letters to paid-off homes owned by older people. I was good at it.”
What is a Senior Transition Advisor for the family home?
“A Senior Transition Advisor for the family home helps a family decide what happens to a parent's house before anyone lists it: the funding math against the community's fee sheet, who can legally sign, and sell, rent or keep. If selling, one vetted local agent. Not a mover, not a placement agent, never the listing agent.”
Who is Ryan Riggins?
“Ryan Riggins is a Senior Transition Advisor for the family home and the founder of Riggins Strategic Solutions. He helps a family decide what happens to a parent's house before anyone lists it.”
Should we sell Mom's house when she moves to assisted living?
“Maybe, but not first. Find out who can legally sign for her, then run the funding math against the community's fee sheet to see how long her money lasts with and without a sale. Then compare selling, renting and keeping. Bring in an elder law attorney for Medicaid questions and a CPA for the tax side before anything is signed.”
Can I sell my mom's house with a power of attorney?
“Sometimes. It depends on what the document says. Some powers of attorney cover real estate and some don't, and a power of attorney ends when the person who signed it dies. Have an attorney read the document before you list the house or sign any contract.”
Should we rent Mom's house instead of selling it?
“It can work if the numbers hold up and someone is willing to be the landlord. Rent is income, and income can matter for care costs and benefits, so run it past the elder law attorney and the CPA. Count repairs, vacancy, insurance and management before you decide it pays.”
Who should we ask for help with the house?
“Four people, each with a different job. An elder law attorney for signing authority, Medicaid and deeds.”
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- Riggins Strategic Solutions: “A Senior Transition Advisor for the family home helps a family decide what happens to a parent's house before anyone lists it: the funding math against the community's fee sheet, who can legally sign, and sell, rent or keep. If selling, one vetted local agent. Not a mover, not a placement agent, never the listing agent.”