Technically, you can. But before you begin (and before you assume it will save you money and time), here are a few things to consider:
- Marketing your own property may not get you the widest exposure to potential buyers.
- If your probate real estate is outside your immediate geographic area, you may have difficulty showing it to buyers. You may also have to deal with people who just want to look but are not serious about making a purchase.
- Many (not all) probate real property sales are subject to court approval. If your property requires court approval, you will need to know the ins and outs of court proceedings, which have little tolerance for errors, excuses or delays.
- Probate real estate contracts include some very specific disclosure language that is different than non-probate sales.
- In addition to expert advice on pricing, court proceedings, property preparation, documentation and marketing, one of the most important services a skilled probate real estate specialist provides is continued aggressive marketing after an initial offer has been accepted, with the goal of getting an over-bid in court and a higher net sale.
- When you represent your own probate property, your probate attorney may provide some services as your agent and bill you for that additional time.
Experience is valuable – and saves you time, money and aggravation. Put The Sanborn Team’s experience to work for you when you’re selling property through probate, trust or conservatorship. We have decades of knowledge that we use to get results for you. Visit our website at http://www.sanbornteam.com/ or call us with your questions at 310-777-2858.
