Sell a vacant house from near or far.

It can affect access, risk, and closing. Mention it before the walkthrough. The buyer, insurer, attorney, and title company will need to confirm what coverage or other protection is required.

Only with lawful authority and the owner's written permission. A neighbor with an authorized key or a properly authorized locksmith may be an option. Confirm the access plan, property status, and any cost before anyone enters.

It matters for safe access and condition, but it does not prevent you from starting. Disclose what you know about utilities, winterization, occupancy, break-ins, hazards, and recent entry before anyone visits.

Frozen pipes can create hidden water, mold, ceiling, and mechanical damage. Any offer should account for safely observed conditions and state material inspection limits or assumptions in writing.

Possibly. Vandalism and unauthorized occupancy affect access, safety, timing, insurance, and cost. Disclose them before anyone visits, and ask your attorney or local authorities what lawful access or possession steps are required.

You can start remotely with the address, property details, and a plan for authorized local access. If a buyer makes an offer, it will be in writing. Ask the title company whether remote signing is available or travel is required.

Do not restore utilities without owner authorization and any required utility-company, insurer, municipal, or professional approval. Leaving them off can limit safe inspection, change offer assumptions, or prevent a buyer from proceeding.

It can change timing, title, costs, and whether the municipality requires action before closing. Send the full notice. Do not assume the buyer can take it over automatically.

Vacancy can remove move-out and tenant coordination, but it does not remove title, municipal, access, insurance, condition, or signature issues. A closing date should be confirmed only in the written agreement and remains subject to its stated conditions.