Selling a parent's home is often about much more than the property itself. It can be tied to a parent's changing needs, a family's shared responsibilities and a set of decisions that affect several people at once.

Karim Dossa has spent his career specializing in these transitions — guiding family members and trusted representatives assisting a parent through the real estate side of a major housing change, with sensitivity and professional coordination.

A compassionate, professional approach to a family transition.

The Process

01 Starting With a Plan

Selling a parent's home often begins not with a listing, but with a conversation — about the parent's wishes, the family's circumstances, the timeline and the decisions that need to be made. Karim helps families build a clear plan before any work on the property begins, so that the process moves at a considered pace.

02 Preparing a Longtime Home for Sale

A home lived in for many years may need thoughtful preparation before it is presented to the market. Karim helps families understand what preparation is worthwhile — what to address, what to leave, and how to present the property honestly and well without overcomplicating the process for the family.

03 Working With Family Members

These transitions frequently involve several family members, each with their own perspective and concerns. Karim is accustomed to working with families and trusted representatives, helping keep communication clear and the real estate process organized when multiple people are part of the decision.

04 Power of Attorney Situations

When a parent is being assisted through a sale, legal documents such as a power of attorney may be involved. Karim's familiarity with these situations helps him recognize what may be relevant to the real estate transaction and coordinate appropriately. Legal advice on these documents comes from the family's lawyer or notary.

05 Transitioning Into Senior Living

A sale is often connected to a parent's move into a senior living community or a more suitable residence. Karim helps coordinate the real estate side of this transition so that it aligns with the broader move, the parent's needs and the family's timeline.

06 Working Closely With Lawyers and Professional Advisors

These transactions regularly involve lawyers, notaries and other advisors whose guidance shapes key decisions. Karim works closely with these professionals, communicating clearly and helping keep the real estate component coordinated with the legal and financial picture. Legal advice itself is provided by the appropriate legal professional.

07 Communication Matters

In transitions involving a parent, clear and considerate communication is often as important as the transaction itself. Karim prioritizes keeping family members informed, setting expectations clearly and ensuring that no one is left uncertain about where things stand.

A Career Specialization

Why Karim

Helping families sell a parent's home is not a side service — it is an area Karim has spent his career developing expertise in. He understands both the real estate process and how legal documentation, family dynamics and a parent's circumstances can shape it.

That specialization means he can recognize what may be relevant early, communicate effectively with the family's legal professionals, and help keep a complex, emotionally significant transition organized.

A NOTE ON LEGAL MATTERS

Legal advice — including guidance on powers of attorney, capacity and representation — comes from the appropriate lawyer or notary. Karim's role is the real estate process and its coordination with those professionals.

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