If you have a currently in probate property, chances are you’ve either inherited it or acquired it after the original owner has passed away. This could be a family member or only someone that had entrusted the property to you upon their passing.

Many people sell to investors because the property needs great repair, and most new owners don’t have the time, energy, or money to get the home in a certain state before selling it to a typical buyer. But does that mean that you can’t sell through a real estate agent?

Because I deal with many investors and I deal with probate properties, putting these two parties together is easy and convenient. You don’t have to worry about finding the right real estate agent and chances are, you won’t have to worry about finding an investor either. If we fix up the home and sell it to a typical buyer, you will have additional commission costs, the expense of fixing up and staging the property, and no guarantee of the home actually selling. When selling through a real estate agent to an investor, the entire deal is done quickly, efficiently, and effectively with one real estate agent. Most investors pay cash, which means the home can close within a week or two on average. Most investors also want the property as-is, so you won’t need to worry about fixing up the property, staging it, or conducting any repairs.

Selling to an investor means that you probably won’t need to fix up the property to make it more appealing to a wide range of homebuyers. Most first-time homebuyers and even repeat homebuyers that plan on living in the home need the property to be move-in ready, and in many cases an inherited property sold through probate needs some TLC.

Can you sell without the need of a real estate agent?

You can, and there are some investors that purchase directly from the seller. The drawback to this is that you don’t know if you’re honestly getting a good price. Investors tend to lowball sellers, thinking on the fact that the owner has no idea what the market value of the property truly is. Using a probate real estate agent means that your home will be priced correctly and the value will be consistent.

Ready to sell that property to an investor? Call me today. Let me help you find out what it’s really worth and get you the money you need. Once you know the market value of the property, act accordingly.