The Remote Family Move Guide
Helping a parent move out of their Southwest Florida home while you live out of state? Get the step by step plan for the house, the belongings, the paperwork and the timing, so you're not managing it all from a thousand miles away.
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14 pages ✦ checklists, conversation starters and worksheets
The worries are always the same
Where do we even start with 30 years of belongings?The guide's four-box method and room by room tips make it manageable.
The house needs work and we don't want to spend money up front.What actually matters before listing, and what you can skip.
I live out of state and can't keep flying down.How to set up one local point person and weekly updates for every sibling.
The sale has to line up with the move.Three ways to time the sale with a move home to family or into assisted living.
A plan in the order things actually happen
Conversation starters that work, and what to do if your parent pushes back.
Deed, power of attorney and the documents to put in place early, with an attorney.
Know the numbers first, and how to prepare the home without paying up front.
The four-box method, keepsakes first, and help from local pros.
Move first, sell first or both together, plus closing from anywhere.
A family move plan, key contacts and the questions to ask your agent, attorney and care team.
You handle your family. I'll handle everything here.
I've been in real estate for 22 years, I've helped more than 1,000 families move, and I've lived in Gateway, Fort Myers for 20 years. I cared for my own momma, so I know how much this weighs on a family.
My team handles the house on the ground across Fort Myers, Gateway, Cape Coral, Estero, Bonita Springs and Naples: pricing, trusted movers and vendors, no upfront cost staging, the sale and regular updates for the whole family.
Watch Bob and Donna's story of moving home to family.
Team Leader, The Gottesman Group ✦ eXp Luxury
Questions families ask
Can I sell my parent's Florida home if I live out of state?
Yes. A local agent can handle prep, showings, offers, inspections and repairs, and many Florida closings can be signed remotely. Families often only travel for the move itself.
Who can sign to sell my parent's home?
The owner on the deed, usually your parent. If they can't sign, a valid power of attorney or other legal authority may allow a family member to sign. Confirm with a Florida attorney before listing.
Does the house need to be empty before we sell?
No. Many homes sell with furniture in place. Others show better after your parent has moved and the home is staged.
Is the guide really free?
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We coordinate the home and real estate portions of your family's transition. Legal, medical, financial and care placement advice is provided by independently selected, properly licensed professionals. The Gottesman Group ✦ eXp Realty ✦ Call or text (239) 898-1463