8:55Selling a parent's house in Los Angeles.
How the sale works through probate, a trust or a conservatorship, and what to prepare before the house goes on the market.
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The first four videos cover the sale process, preparation, choosing an agent and court confirmation. Explore the topics below, with links to more videos and playlists.
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Selling an inherited home? Begin with these four.
The questions families ask first, answered in a few minutes each.
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6:56Sell as-is, or fix it up first?
How to weigh repairs against selling the house as it stands, and how cost and timing should shape the decision.
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4:50The questions to ask a probate realtor.
The questions that separate experienced probate agents from the rest, and why a certification alone does not prove experience.
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8:11How court confirmation works in a probate sale.
What the court's approval step is, how it affects the timeline and what buyers should understand before they bid.
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Long conversations with the professionals who handle estates.
Attorneys, litigators and advisors, unscripted. Settle in for the full episodes.
25:50When a trustee won't share information.
A conversation about beneficiary information rights, trustee communication and warning signs of mismanagement.
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37:10What to do when an executor or trustee crosses the line.
Scott Rahn discusses fiduciary misconduct, estate disputes and the options beneficiaries can explore.
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28:57You inherited a lot of money. Now what?
Rick Nott discusses slowing down, planning carefully and avoiding costly decisions after an inheritance.
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30:53Understanding conservatorships.
Beti Tsai Bergman explains conservatorships, court involvement and what the process can mean for families and property.
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Guest appearances
Matias on other people's shows.
Attorneys, lenders and fellow agents ask the hard questions about probate and trust real estate.
40:56How a probate sale runs, step by step.
R. Sam Price and Matias discuss sale authority, title review, disclosures and the court-confirmation process.
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28:10What happens when an inherited home must be sold through probate.
Natalie Salins and Matias discuss probate sales, overbidding and financing from the buyer's perspective.
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26:31Probate versus trust real estate in California.
Mason Rashtian and Matias explore the differences between probate and trust sales, including title and preparation.
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19:31Why listing and waiting is not a marketing plan.
A discussion of active marketing, campaign data and the role of AI in presenting a home to buyers.
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Inherited a rental? Keep it, sell it or exchange it.
Short videos for heirs who now own a rental and are weighing a sale, an exchange or a move to passive income.
4:49Why Los Angeles landlords are rethinking their rentals.
A look at rental operating costs, regulation and return on equity when owners consider whether to keep or sell.
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6:16An inheritance, and the mistake that cost it.
An inheritance story exploring costly mistakes and the importance of planning before making major financial decisions.
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6:47Triple net lease red flags.
Expense definitions, maintenance obligations and audit rights to examine when evaluating a triple net lease.
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7:01Triple net leases versus regular leases.
A comparison of triple net and traditional leases, including how expenses and responsibilities are allocated.
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Behind the Sale
How a home actually gets sold.
Real projects, from preparation to closing. See what goes into a strong sale before you list.
4:48Why one-size-fits-all marketing fails sellers.
See how property-specific positioning and buyer research shape a marketing campaign.
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2:29Getting a home ready for showings.
Cleaning, presentation and coordination with other agents help prepare a home for showings.
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11:03What to know before you sell in Los Angeles.
Pricing, title, escrow timing, staging and signage: the steps to review before a home goes on the market.
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4:36A photography day, start to finish.
Go behind the scenes as light, sightlines and finishing details are checked before a property shoot.
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How we show a property.
Cinematic tours of Los Angeles homes, made the way we market our own listings.
2:31A reimagined Tudor on a private hillside lot.
A property film showcasing Tudor character, a hillside setting and indoor-outdoor living.
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2:47A high-end new build on the Westside.
A tour highlighting contemporary architecture, natural light and the flow between living spaces.
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3:19A private Hollywood home with a rooftop.
A film showcasing a Hollywood home's pool, spa, rooftop and indoor-outdoor spaces.
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3:29A historic Glendale estate and its Mills Act story.
A tour of a historic estate, and how a Mills Act contract can lower a new owner's property tax.
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