Probate Process
SELLING REAL ESTATE DURING PROBATE
the Process
Appointment Phase
Months 1-2
Start
File Petition for Probate
Notice of 1st Court hearing date published in newspaper.
Hearing Date
Letters Issued By Court
Order for Probate
Duties & Liabilities
Issue Bond
Administrative Phase
Months 2-9
Full Authority Sale (IAEA)
- Interview qualified probate agent/broker
- Determine list price (no court limitation)
- Execute a listing agreement
- Market the property
- Execute probate purchase agreement
(acceptance of the offer) - Distribute Notice of Proposed Action – 15 days
- Open Estate Bank Account
- Close Escrow
Limited Authority Sale (IAEA)
- Interview qualified probate agent/broker
- Determine list price (according to 90% Rule)
- Execute a listing agreement
- Market property
- Notice of Sale
- Execute probate purchase agreement (acceptance)
- Report of sale & petition for Order Confirming Sale
- Notice to buyer, beneficiaries, interested parties
- Court hearing and over-bidding process (10% min. overbid deposit)
- Court order
- Close escrow
Close Phase
Months 9-12
Petition for Final Distribution
Court Hearing
Order for Probate
Duties & Liabilities
Issue Bond
Receipt on distributioN
CASE CLOSED
*These timelines are intended to be rough estimates and can vary depending on a number of variables.
Success Stories
Our Testimonials
"Attorney’s themselves, The CREM team had the process dialed. After an unexpected family loss, we were in no condition to handle such a complicated transaction. From the very beginning, they laid out the process of..."
"It was not easy when my Grandfather passed away and his assets went into probate. Mark was the first Realtor® who reached out to me. He was kind and sympathetic. It was evident that he..."
"I thoroughly enjoyed my real estate selling experience with Leticia Munoz and her brokerage firm, Crem. I cannot say that about all of my previous experiences with agents buying and selling real estate. Ms. Munoz's..."
"Leticia Munoz hands down the best Realtor® I’ve ever worked with. Not only does she go above and beyond, but she actually cares for her clients. I was a bit hesitant on a purchase and..."
"Mark and his entire office were excellent! Mark has extensive knowledge of the market as well as all the nuances of probate property. My specific transaction was nothing short of surprising. Anything that came up,..."
"Leticia is a knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely efficient agent. She made the home sale experience a smooth process and she went above and beyond by accommodating her schedule to answer all of our questions even..."
"Having lost three sisters which created this process of selling the house as part of a probate estate, It was huge and comforting to have Someone like Mark with the special skills that it took..."
"Mark demonstrates excellence as a very knowledgeable and caring professional. Referred by an attorney, Mark was accessible and provided very quick but well thought out responses to my (many) inquiries, he provided detailed reports to..."
"Lety was a pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable, accommodating, and possesses the utmost levels of honesty and ethics. She was on point with the comps, which helped us to make an informed decision..."
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