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How We Helped Andrea Move From Overwhelm To Relief

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Andrea was appointed as the administrator of her sister Kathleen’s estate. When arriving from Maine, she discovered her sister had a hoarding disorder. The small house was full from top to bottom, and extremely filthy. Andrea was shocked and called to schedule time to meet. We met the next day and assured her we had dealt with this type of situation many times and could help.

We broke the process into seven steps. She was relieved to learn the first few steps would happen in the first week. This allowed Andrea to return to Maine while we organized the rest of the tasks:

• Hire a clean out company

• Order a roll off dumpster

• Separate the useable items from items to be discarded

• Remove carpet and pad

• Hire a cleaning company to broom the ceilings, floors, and countertops

• Input the property to the MLS for cash, as-is offers

• Notify our investor list with the property information

Within one week we had multiple offers and negotiated the best price with the highest net proceeds for the estate. Andrea was relieved and grateful that she had such an experienced team to help her with this extremely difficult situation.

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.