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How We Turned $5,000 Into $45,000

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Jeff’s family live in Ohio and had a vacation home in our area. When his mom passed away, he and his family had to decide whether to keep it or sell it.

The home was in pretty much the same condition as when his mom had purchased it in 1979, including goldenrod carpet, and a pink bathtub. When we met, we talked about options to prepare the house for a successful sale.

The family chose to sell. We gave Jeff a list of cost-effective repairs to consider because investing $5,000 would net the most money for the estate. The next step was to introduce him to our local Probate Prep Team: handyman, painter and carpet installer. Since Jeff lives in Ohio, we coordinated everything that needed to be done, preventing the house selling to an investor at a distressed price.

Even before coming to the market, an investor contacted Jeff with a below market cash offer. Jeff considered accepting the offer, but because of the relationship we had already developed, he trusted us and declined that offer. A few weeks later the home went on the market. We were delighted to call Jeff to let him know we sold for $45,000 more than the cash offer!

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.