A Commitment to Helping You Navigate the Probate Process
Terry Reager, Your Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist
License #BR914263 | Phone: (207) 450-9569 | Email Terry Reager
I understand the challenges of probate and the time needed to cope with loss. When you are ready, I’ll be here to support and advocate for you. My commitment is to provide executors with a compassionate approach, minimizing stress for a successful probate process.
As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES), I focus on educating you about the current real estate market and ensuring you take all necessary legal steps when selling property that is part of an estate. I am dedicated to guiding you through every phase of the transaction, negotiating for the price and terms that best suit you and your family.
A Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist undergoes specialized training to manage the sale of properties in probate. We are well-versed in the intricacies of court confirmed probate sales, selling real estate under a living trust and conservatorship, and any specific probate rules pertaining to real property sales in your state. Rest assured, our expertise is tailored to navigate these processes with care and professionalism.
Thanks to my training as a CPRES, I am qualified to support you every step of the way in the sale of your loved one’s property. This involves aiding you with both the small and significant details of probate property sales. I will help you choose and schedule the best service providers including professionals who will inventory, sort, and declutter, do repairs and maintenance, liquidate personal property, clean out remaining contents, and provide an appraisal. Rest assured that my team and I will guide you through the entire process until the home sale is successfully closed. Your peace of mind is my priority throughout this journey.
Collaborative Support for Probate Executors: Partnering with Your Attorney for a Smooth Process
As a CPRES Realtor, your attorney and I are crucial resources to lead, guide, and protect you as a probate executor. I will personally meet with your attorney to review all Purchase & Sale Agreements for the property that is part of the estate. This step, not commonly taken by most agents, is essential. It ensures alignment with your attorney, demonstrating my commitment to effectively lead, guide, and protect you throughout this process.
Streamlining Probate Responsibilities: Accessing a Premier Network of Professional Support
Gain access to a top-notch team of professional service providers without the hassle of searching and interviewing multiple candidates, minimizing the risk of poor service.
Over the years, I’ve carefully cultivated the absolute best network of service providers to support you through the probate process. Beyond offering clarity on common probate challenges, I can aid you in securing the services of competent professionals. These include:
Probate Attorney
A skilled probate attorney is essential for navigating the legal aspects of managing the deceased’s estate. In cases where there’s a will, they assist in proper asset distribution and managing estate debts. In the absence of a will, especially if the deceased had assets like retirement accounts, bank accounts, or real estate, retaining a probate attorney is advisable for a smooth process.
CPRES Realtor
Navigating the intricacies of the probate process can be complex, and selling a home within this context adds another layer of difficulty, potentially causing stress. That’s where a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) comes in. With specialized training, CPRES agents are equipped to manage the sale of probate properties. They have a deep understanding of the probate process, including how homes are sold in probate, the workings of court confirmation of probate sales, and knowledge of any specific probate rules applicable to real property sales in your state.
Guidance on Estate Taxes & Financial Matters
A tax attorney is invaluable for addressing potential estate taxes when filing the decedent’s final tax return. Team up with accountants, tax attorneys, and probate attorneys to navigate the distribution of retirement accounts, investments, and other assets. It’s crucial to ensure the estate covers all required local, state, and federal taxes associated with the decedent’s passing, as there may be repercussions for unpaid taxes, and the executor or administrator could be held responsible.
Appraisal, Liquidation and Property Care
Real Estate Opinion of Value (PCMA) : This assessment, often requested by probate attorneys or accountants, determines the home’s value at the time of passing. Conducted by a CPRES real estate agent, it is also known as a Probate Comparative Market Analysis.
Real Estate Appraiser: A licensed home appraiser gives a full appraisal.
Personal Property Appraiser: Evaluates the value of the decedent’s personal belongings.
Personal Property Estate Liquidator or Cleanout Contractor: Manages the sale, donation, or cleanout of the decedent’s personal property.
Property Care & Support: Your CPRES real estate agent can connect you with various professionals, including handymen, electricians, plumbers, roofers, pest control, property managers, landscapers, cleaning services, and trash haulers, ensuring comprehensive support during this challenging time.
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Terry Reager: (207) 450-9569 | Email Terry