CITY TERRACE · PROBATE · OUT-OF-STATE SELLERS
A break-in during escrow. The sale still closed.
An attorney brought us into this sale. The co-administrators lived out of state and were navigating a difficult loss, an occupied property, and a home that needed preparation.
One example from the many probate, trust and conservatorship sales we have handled. Client details are kept private.
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Out-of-state co-administrators
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Break-in resolved during escrow
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Buyer found through social media
The problem
The home was occupied, and moving the sale forward required a respectful approach. The co-administrators needed someone local to coordinate the property work and keep them informed without adding to an already emotional situation.
The Spanish-style home also needed clearing, cleaning, and roof repairs. Its location beside the freeway presented a marketing challenge that needed to be addressed openly.
What we did
We worked cooperatively with the occupants and helped coordinate their transition to other living arrangements. We then organized clearing, cleaning, and necessary repairs, including work to address a roof leak.
Our marketing highlighted the home’s Spanish character while clearly presenting its freeway-adjacent location. The eventual buyer discovered the property through our social media marketing after it had been listed.
We worked with the buyer’s agent to explain the probate process and provided time for inspections before an offer was submitted.
During escrow, a break-in caused property damage and introduced another challenge. We coordinated with the insurance adjuster, the buyers, and the estate to address the damage and work through the repairs and agreed credits needed to move forward.
Throughout the sale, we kept the out-of-state co-administrators informed and handled the local coordination.
The result
The sale closed despite the break-in during escrow, once the damage and related negotiations were addressed.
The co-administrators had local support through occupant relocation, property preparation, marketing, and the unexpected insurance matter during escrow.
WHAT WE HANDLED
Everything the sale needed, coordinated in one place.
- Respectful coordination around the occupants’ relocation
- Clearing, cleaning, and roof repairs
- Marketing that openly addressed the freeway location
- Social media exposure that reached the buyer
- Probate-process guidance for the buyer’s agent
- Access for inspections before the offer
- Coordination with the insurance adjuster and buyers after the break-in
- Remote updates and local support through closing
REAL CLIENT REVIEW
He communicates clearly, keeps you consistently informed on progress, and approaches every aspect of his work with professionalism and friendly attitude.
Mark V.
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