Managing an Estate is an emotional and complex task

If you are a successor contemplating the sale of real property, The StoneCrest Real Estate Team has decades of experience representing sellers of real estate through trust, probate and conservatorship. We work closely with your attorney and financial advisors to assure that you understand the sale process and the implication of your decisions along the way.

With so many options and sometimes opposing internal family opinions its important to get as much information as possible and weigh each before proceeding. The traditional solution has been to sell the family home “as is” at a reduced price more than likely resulting in the family losing all potential unrealized improvement equity while the buyer subsequently fixes the house and quickly resales it for a generous profit. On the other hand at StoneCrest Real Estate we work with the best interest of the Estate in mind through our Successful Successor Program. Now the equity your loved ones worked so hard to establish can be unlocked and remain with the heirs as intended!

If you have questions about a personal or family trust, please consult your attorney. These pages do not offer legal advice, but do provide general information for successors and their representatives who might be facing the sale of real property.

The Successful Successor Program Services

Property Management
Many estates suffer from deferred maintenance. We can re-roof, paint, carpet, and put your home into salable condition. With no upfront costs all expenses are reimbursed from the seller’s net proceeds at the close of escrow. We streamline the entire sale process from the removal of abandoned cars and selling the personal property to monthly gardening and pool service.

Personal Property
We can photograph, itemize and inventory all personal property including vehicles. We arrange with the Seller for the sale, disposal or donation of the personal property. In some situations its necessary to refer you to an inventory, appraisal, and sale service professional.

BPO
We put together a detailed Broker’s Price Opinion. This is a valuable tool for establishing value with the Probate Referee.

Evictions
We work closely with Eviction attorneys to expedite move out dates with the Eviction
proceedings.

Lockouts
We meet with the Marshal at lockout and videotape and itemize all personal property, arranging for storage of the personal possessions.

Secure property
We secure the property, provide combination locks, re-key the doors and secure the
premises.

Utilities
We turn on utilities handle the billing.

Occupancy Check
We contact the utility company to see if services are on, then go by the property
periodically to determine occupancy.

Contractor Estimates
We do initial walkthroughs with detailed repair lists and receive line item bids from approved contractors on all repairs.

Supervision
We oversee that all rehab work is done.

Inspections
We inspect the property weekly.

Updates
We do weekly marketing updates.

Lockboxes
We put lockboxes on all properties for maximum accessibility to the cooperating Brokers.

Extensive Marketing Plan

StoneCrest Real Estate offers an Extensive Marketing Menu that ranges from the most basic real estate marketing to some of the most cutting-edge and extravagant. Every home is different and each plan is tailored to meet your unique situation and market condition.

Negotiate
We professionally negotiate all offers.

Risk Management

Probate, trust, and conservatorship real estate sales transactions require special disclosures and listing agreements. The California Association of Realtors updates its disclosures and forms regularly to ensure strict compliance.

Close Escrow
We follow through on each escrow until closing.