Interview Real Estate Agent Questions

Finding the Right Probate Real Estate Agent
Sale of probate real estate and traditional real estate can be very different experiences. That’s why it’s important to find a specialized real estate agent who will assist you in the probate process and make your real estate sale go smoothly. Finding an agent who has experience with probate real estate or trust properties can be tricky so here are a few simple questions you can ask to be sure that you find the right real estate agent with the right experience – someone who knows exactly how to help you.
Interview Real Estate Agent Questions:
How much experience do you have in probate and trust sales? Specifically, how many people did you help last year?
An experienced probate real estate agent should be happy to answer any questions you have about their past probate sales.
Do you have a list of references?
The right real estate agent for you will be eager to provide you with contact information for the executors of estate, probate administrators and trustees – people just like you that they have helped.
What sets you apart from other agents?
Look for a real estate agent who is confident and has experience that is relevant to your probate or trust sale.
How do you market probate and trust properties?
The right agent should have a marketing plan that will help to sell your real property quickly and for the best price and terms – getting the estate the highest proceeds possible.
Asking these questions and considering the answers carefully will help you to identify the right probate real estate agent for you.

 

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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.