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For Executors, Administrators & Probate AttorneysProbate Real Estate Sales
Our probate sales services and procedures were developed and customized with the duties of executors and administrators in mind. From pre-list eviction management to overbidder due diligence, our team handles the probate sales process from A to Z.
Whether it’s a full-authority probate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act or a sale requiring court confirmation, our marketing and transactional strategies ensure a smooth transaction, limit liability to the estate, and maximize the value of the property for all parties involved.
Tailored Services
Pre-List Eviction Management
Properties provided vacant at close of escrow yield the highest possible price. With previous experience in real estate law practice, The Aventus Group is uniquely positioned to oversee and manage the eviction needs of trustees, administrators and fiduciaries, ensuring timely completion within budget.
Concierge Capital
Oftentimes, estates lack the available funds to make necessary repairs and maintain the properties administered. Compass Concierge Capital offers eligible clients a 0% loan with no up-front costs or hidden fees to help sellers enhance the marketability of the property and simplify preparing it for sale.
Asset Management
We provide property management services as if it were our own asset. Our team understands the complexities involved in managing property as a trustee, executor or conservator from the outset, and develops management plans that both add value and limit liability to the estate.
Comprehensive Transactional Reporting
Given the complexities of trust, probate and conservatorship sales, documentation and communication are paramount to a successful sale. With multiple parties involved and strict guidelines to adhere to, we provide detailed and periodic updates to all parties involved.
Multi-Platform Bespoke Marketing
From brochures and postcards to professional photography, social media and email, our marketing collateral effectively communicates each property's story and attracts more qualified buyers. Great online first impressions are key in this digital age.
Private Exclusive Offerings
Get twice the exposure and build anticipation among potential buyers. Unique to the Compass brand, each property can be marketed off-market to Compass agents nationwide, then later when the listing goes live on the MLS and aggregate sites.
Two Paths to a Probate Sale
Full Authority (IAEA)
No court confirmation hearing. After an offer is accepted, interested parties receive a Notice of Proposed Action and, absent objection, escrow closes — a faster and more streamlined sale.
Limited Authority
The sale must be confirmed by the probate court. The price must meet the 90% rule, a Notice of Sale is published, and the property is open to overbids at the confirmation hearing.
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This information is general in nature and is not legal advice. Every estate is different — consult your trust and estate attorney about your specific situation.
Probate Sale FAQs
Do I need court approval to sell a house in probate in California?
It depends on the authority the court granted the personal representative. With full authority under the Independent Administration of Estates Act (IAEA), the property can be sold without court confirmation after giving a Notice of Proposed Action to interested parties. With limited authority, the sale must be confirmed by the probate court at a hearing that is open to overbids.
What is the 90% rule in a California probate sale?
In a court-confirmed sale, the accepted price must be at least 90% of the appraised value set by the court-appointed probate referee. The appraisal must also be reasonably current at the time of the confirmation hearing.
How does overbidding work at a probate confirmation hearing?
Anyone can appear at the confirmation hearing and overbid the accepted offer. The first overbid must exceed the original price by a statutory minimum (10% of the first $10,000 plus 5% of the remainder), and the bidder must bring a cashier’s check for at least 10% of the bid. The court confirms the highest bid, and the sale proceeds without contingencies.
How long does it take to sell a probate property?
A full-authority (IAEA) sale often closes on a timeline similar to a standard sale once the 15-day Notice of Proposed Action period passes. A court-confirmed sale usually takes longer because escrow cannot close until the hearing is held and the Order Confirming Sale is issued — commonly several weeks to a few months depending on the court’s calendar.
Can a probate property be sold as-is with tenants or occupants?
Yes. Probate properties are commonly sold as-is. Because vacant properties usually command higher prices, our team can coordinate pre-listing eviction and occupancy matters with estate counsel before the property goes to market.
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The Aventus Group is an attorney-led, fiduciary-focused real estate team at Compass focusing on the sale of multiple asset types involved in trust, probate, conservatorship, partition, bankruptcy, and receivership administration. We maximize value and limit liability for every principal, fiduciary and attorney we serve.
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