While selling a home may seem like a straightforward process to most of us, selling real estate through probate or trust is a very different situation — one that involves court-regulated guidelines on the preparation, marketing, bidding, negotiation, and ultimate sale of the property. To ensure a smooth sales process that meets the court’s requirements, it’s important to engage the services of a qualified probate real estate agent.
A probate real estate agent has the insight to develop a customized sales strategy for your property and the experience to determine a listing price that is appropriate for the market and likely to attract the most qualified buyers. He or she will be able to guide you through the complexities of the probate sales process, which requires special disclosures, listing agreements, and purchase contracts.
In addition, an experienced probate real estate agent can help with the following steps:
- Make court appearances
- Handle leases and code enforcement issues
- Satisfy building/safety requirements
- Engage attorneys for eviction services
- Assist with inventory and obtain expert valuations
- Develop a comprehensive property profile
- Prepare comparative market analyses
- Secure temporary property management services
- Recommend qualified specialists to prepare the property for sale — including professional cleaning, repair, and haul-away services
- Identify lockout/re-key services
- Manage transfer of utilities and assist with moving services
Using a regular real estate agent
Who lack of probate expertise can cost you time and money, whether it’s relying on your probate attorney for tasks that a probate real estate agent would normally do or facing delays because your agent didn’t understand a standard probate procedure or filing requirement.
At Nicholas Realty, we have more than 20 years of probate real estate expertise. We have experience working with probate attorneys, as well as with escrow and title companies handling probate sales. We understand the unique terms of the Probate Code and ensure that your sale adheres to its requirements. When you engage our services, you get the benefit of our extensive probate real estate knowledge,
and our full support throughout your real estate transaction.
Learn more about the processes and requirements involved in probate real estate transactions — whether it’s selling or buying probate real estate in California — with me, Nick Caudillo. Call toll-free 866.917.4001 or email nick@nrprobate.com for services and guidance from a top-rated real estate professional serving the Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside areas.
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