Investors in Probate Real Estate

There are great investment opportunities for investors in probate real estate. The challenge is finding probate homes for sale priced to meet  investment objectives. I know from many years of experience that some probate homes need a lot of work; however, that is certainly not true of all probate homes.

As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), Kathleen brings extensive local market knowledge, objective research, and an understanding of probate property values in Santa Clara County. Her experience evaluating property conditions, market trends, and investment potential helps executors and administrators make informed decisions when selling probate real estate.

Attention Investors of Probate Real Estate

As an investor, when you evaluate probate homes Kathleen Daniels has listed for sale, keep in mind that she has a duty to the seller, the estate’s personal representative. Among her responsibilities is working to obtain the highest and best price for the property.

This means she has thoroughly researched comparable properties recently sold, considered the property’s location and condition, and recommended an appropriate listing price. When court confirmation is required, California probate law also establishes minimum acceptable sale-price requirements based on the property’s appraised value.

Probate Real Estate Agents Work for the Seller

As the listing agent, Kathleen Daniels represents the seller. From experience, she knows that some buyers, including investors, contact listing agents directly, believing they may get a better deal or gain a competitive advantage.

However, when Kathleen lists a probate home for sale, she represents the seller exclusively. She does not represent buyers on properties she lists for sale.

Buyers Need Representation

Kathleen firmly believes that buyers deserve their own representation when purchasing real estate. Working directly with the listing agent does not provide buyers with independent representation when that agent represents the seller exclusively.

Buyers should discuss representation services and compensation with their own real estate agent before making an offer. When making such a significant investment, having an agent dedicated to protecting the buyer’s interests makes good sense.

Probate Homes for Sale In Santa Clara County

Probate Real Estate Services focuses on representing sellers in real estate transactions, including probate, trust, and conservatorship property sales. Kathleen also continues to serve her loyal, longtime clients.