After working through hundreds of inherited property transactions, a pattern becomes very clear. Many beneficiaries assume trust sales and probate sales function almost identically. But operationally, the experiences can feel very different. In probate situations, executors or administrators are often…

Selling real estate during probate or trust administration requires a clear understanding of what influences market value. Factors like the property’s condition, location, comparable sales, and legal requirements all play crucial roles. Here’s a closer look at these key elements.…

Just a quick story to remind you how I can best help…. Danielle’s father had died, and her mother passed away a year later. As an only child, Danielle was beyond overwhelmed with all that needed to be done through…

As real estate experts, we view preparing a property for sale as an essential task in a familiar process. Executors, administrators, and personal representatives, even those that have sold numerous properties previously, are unprepared for the emotional reactions of themselves…

Do You Need a Tax ID Number When Selling Probate or Trust Real Estate? If you are an executor, administrator, or trustee selling real estate as part of a probate or trust administration, the short answer is yes. In most…

Getting a probate property or home in a trust ready to sell involves more than cleaning. Before the first showing, we recommend completing these five steps to protect the estate and increase the odds of a successful sale:  Secure…

The sale of real property during probate can be a daunting task for the personal representative. Probate real estate sales require a level of expertise that extends beyond traditional transactions, and that's where a Certified Probate Real Estate Advisor (CPREA)…