Help for Executors Managing a House in Probate
What happens when an estate includes real estate?
Every estate (and every property) is different. For executors in Buffalo, and throughout Western New York, having a real estate professional who understands the local market can be especially valuable when it’s time to determine what a property is worth, decide how it should be prepared, and develop a strategy for its sale.
From the moment an executor takes responsibility for an estate property, there are practical decisions to make, and Dan Myers can help with each of them:
- Is the property insured and secure?
- What is the property worth as of the date of death?
- Does it need repairs or cleanout?
- Who will handle maintenance?
- Should it be sold as-is or prepared for the market?
- How will personal belongings be handled?
Dan Myers specializes in probate real estate, helping executors navigate the many decisions involved when an estate includes a house or other real property.
In addition to helping executors make those decisions, Dan helps to ensure top-dollar heir results by offering done-for-you complete property cleanouts, professional cleaning services, urgent property repairs, maintenance, and security. When legal or court matters affect the sale, he works in coordination with the estate’s attorney to keep things running smoothly.
His goal is to make the process more manageable for everyone involved.
Dan handles the real estate details so you can focus on settling the estate.
What happens when an estate includes real estate?
Learn more about the probate process and what to expect when an estate includes real estate. Join Dan’s next free probate webinar for practical information and answers to common questions.
What Your Probate Real Estate Specialist Can Handle
PROPERTY EVALUATION
Evaluating the property’s value and developing a strategy for its eventual sale.
PROPERTY PREPARATION
Coordinating repairs, cleanout, maintenance, staging, and other work needed before going on the market.
PROBATE REQUIREMENTS
Understanding procedures, deadlines, and requirements that can affect the sale of a probate property.
DATE OF DEATH VALUATION
Determining what the property was worth as of the owner’s date of death.
COMMUNICATION COORDINATION
Keeping executors, attorneys, buyers, agents, and other parties informed throughout the process.
MARKETING EXPOSURE
Positioning the property to reach local agents, qualified buyers, and the broader market.
FROM LISTING TO CLOSING
Managing the real estate transaction from initial preparation through the final closing.
SALES STRATEGY
Helping the executor determine how and when to sell, based on the property, the market, and the needs of the state.
From Cleanout to Closing
Many estate properties need attention before they can be sold. The homeowner may have been ill, unable to keep up with maintenance, or simply unable to manage the property in recent years. By the time an executor takes responsibility, the house may need repairs, cleaning, or ongoing maintenance.
Dan can help coordinate the work needed to prepare the property for sale, connecting you with reliable, carefully vetted home professionals. From cleanout and repairs to maintenance and preparation for the market, he helps manage the real estate details so you can focus on settling the estate.
Dan Can Also Help with Personal Property
Over a lifetime, people accumulate a wide variety of possessions that reflect their interests, work, family, and experiences.
Sorting through and disposing of those belongings can be an emotional undertaking for both the executor and the heirs.
Dan can connect you with professionals who can help determine which items should go to individual heirs, identify belongings that may have significant value, and coordinate an estate sale when appropriate. He can also refer you to reliable appraisers and other Erie County specialists who can accurately determine the value of items that are to be sold.
Some belongings may be better suited for donation. Dan maintains relationships with local charities that accept a wide range of household goods and other personal property. Depending on the estate’s circumstances, charitable donations may also have tax implications or benefits, so executors should consult the estate’s tax professional about their particular situation.