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Trustee Robert Didn’t Want to Travel

Just a quick story to remind you how I can best help….

Trustee Robert lives in Troy, New York; quite a distance away from his brother’s home in the estate. Because he was 87 years old, Robert asked his New York attorney for help. The attorney turned to a professional acquaintance in our area who recommended Robert speak with us.

Robert’s brother had passed away leaving him the house. Robert did not wish to travel and needed help with the details of selling the house and all his brother’s personal property so the estate could be settled.

We were given access to the property by the previous caregiver of Robert’s brother. The house was in a nice area but had deferred maintenance. It was also full of personal property that needed to be addressed. The first step was the personal items, and we met our buyout company at the property. A bid proposal for removing all the items including salable items, things of little worth and debris was presented to Robert for his approval. Because of its poor condition, the vacant house was then marketed “as-is” to cash investors.

As anticipated, multiple offers were received within days. We negotiated the highest price and best terms; a mere 19 days after preparing and marketing the property, it was sold!

Charlotte Volsch

What’s the right way to handle an inherited property—renovate, list, or sell it as-is? I am Charlotte Volsch, an Estate Property Advisor and Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialist helping attorneys, executors, and families make clear, confident decisions when selling inherited homes. I help attorneys, executors, and families navigate inherited property decisions throughout the Inland Empire and High Desert of Southern California, including Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Loma Linda, Fontana, and surrounding communities. Over the course of my career, I have completed 774+ real estate transactions across 24 years, including more than 230 probate and trust property sales. For the past 16+ years, I have focused specifically on estate property situations, working alongside probate and trust attorneys, fiduciaries, and their clients to guide each case from evaluation through sale. Many families are unsure what to do with an inherited home—whether to invest in repairs, list it traditionally, or sell it as-is. Without a clear strategy, estates can make costly mistakes such as over-improving a property, underpricing it, selecting the wrong sale method, or facing delays that impact timelines and estate objectives. I help evaluate those decisions early, so attorneys and their clients can move forward with clarity, avoid unnecessary risk, and choose the most appropriate path based on the property and the situation. I work directly with attorneys and their clients to determine the best path forward, whether that involves preparing a property for the retail market or facilitating a direct sale through a network of qualified investors. For properties that require repairs, may not qualify for traditional financing, or are best suited for as-is sale, I provide access to a network of more than 50 active real estate investors. Over the past 12 months, I have closed 68 transactions, reflecting consistent production and experience navigating changing market conditions. I guide each case using the C.A.L.M. Method: C — Clarify We identify what matters now versus what can wait. A — Align We define priorities—legal, financial, and personal. L — Lead I guide each step in the proper order to avoid delays and unnecessary complications. M — Move Forward Clients proceed with clarity and confidence. I am the Broker Owner of The Volsch Team at Volsch Enterprises, Inc., and hold certifications in Probate Real Estate through the National Association of Realtors (NAR) as well as Certified Probate Real Estate Advisor (Probate Biz). If you are an attorney handling probate or trust matters—or assisting a client with an inherited property—I’m available as a resource to help evaluate the best path forward.