I inherited a Marietta house or apartment. What comes first, the estate or the listing?

Estate authority comes before the listing every time, since a court has to appoint and issue letters to an executor or administrator before anyone can legally sign a listing agreement for a Marietta property. Joel Boss confirms that documentation with the estate's attorney before marketing begins, which prevents a listing from stalling once a buyer is ready to move forward. Getting this order right up front saves time later in the process.