Inheriting a house does not automatically mean you can sell it—especially if the deed is not in your name. In Mexico City, this is one of the most common reasons property sales are blocked due to incomplete legal processes.
But yes, it is possible to sell it. You just need to understand the process. At Coldwell Banker México Real Estate, we’ll walk you through the steps.
1. What happens if you don’t have the deed?
If the house was inherited but the deed is not in your name, you legally cannot sell it yet. Even if you live there or it’s vacant, you first need to go through a succession process.
2. Testamentary or Intestate Succession Process
You must begin this process before a judge or a notary, depending on whether a will exists:
- If there is a will and all heirs agree → you can do it through a notary.
- If there is no will or there is a dispute → it must go through a judge.
Once the process is completed, you can register the property in your name with the Public Registry of Property.
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3. Registration with the Public Registry of Property (RPP)
This step is mandatory. Until the property is officially registered in your name, you cannot sign the sales contract, get a valuation, or request the no liens certificate. Coldwell Banker México Real Estate can assist you with this.
4. Other key documents you’ll need:
- Death certificate of the previous owner
- Copy of the will (if it exists)
- Official ID of the heirs
- Up-to-date property tax and water bills
Recommendations from Coldwell Banker México Real Estate:
- Do not put a property on the market without a deed. You may waste time and lose potential buyers.
- We’ll connect you with notaries and lawyers specialized in successions.
- We’ll evaluate whether your case can be resolved through a notarial or judicial route.
You can sell an inherited house in Mexico City, even if you don’t have the deed—but you need to regularize the property first. The process may take time, but with the right support, it can be done properly and without mistakes.
At Coldwell Banker México Real Estate, we support you from the very first step—from the succession process to closing the sale.
Do you have an inherited property and don’t know where to start? Contact us for advice: https://coldwellbanker.com.mx/contacto
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Sources:
Coldwell Banker México Inmobiliaria https://coldwellbanker.com.mx
- Civil Code for Mexico City (Succession and Property)
- Testamentary and Intestate Succession Procedures
