5 Steps to Selling a Probate Property Quickly and for Top Dollar

by Hal Blake

Inheriting a property can be both a gift and a burden—especially when you're faced with the legal and emotional complexities of probate. Whether you're an executor, administrator, or heir, navigating the sale of a probate property in New York can be overwhelming.

At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Advisors LLC – The Hal Blake Team, we specialize in helping families and estate representatives sell probate homes faster, smoother, and for top dollar—without the usual stress.

Here’s our proven 5-Step Probate Property Solution™ for selling a home during probate:

✅ Step 1: Confirm Authority to Sell the Property

Before any sale can happen, you must be legally authorized to act on behalf of the estate. This means:

Filing a petition with Surrogate’s Court in your county (e.g., Richmond County for Staten Island)
Being officially appointed as the Executor (if there’s a will) or Administrator (if there’s no will)
Receiving Letters Testamentary or Letters of Administration, which give you the authority to list, market, and sell the property

Tip: We work closely with local probate attorneys to ensure your paperwork is complete and your authority is clear.

🏡 Step 2: Prepare the Property for Market

Probate properties often need cleaning, clearing, or light repairs to become market-ready. But you don’t need to renovate the entire home to attract buyers.

We help you:

Coordinate trash-out, donations, and estate sales
Address simple fixes that boost appeal (lighting, landscaping, safety)
Order a Certified Pre-Owned Home Inspection to build buyer confidence
Offer as-is cash sale options if you prefer speed over showings

💰 Step 3: Determine the Right Pricing Strategy

Setting the right price is key to selling quickly—and getting fair market value. Overpricing leads to delay. Underpricing leaves money on the table.

As Certified Probate Experts, we provide:

A probate-specific market valuation using sold comparables and active probate trends
A predictive pricing analysis backed by AI data
Access to our Multiple Cash Offer Platform, delivering 3+ instant offers (with one guaranteed at 100% of market value)

📢 Step 4: Market the Property to the Right Buyers

Not all buyers are ready or willing to navigate probate timelines. That’s why we tailor our marketing specifically to attract:

Investors and cash buyers seeking probate inventory
Owner-occupants looking for homes in probate-safe neighborhoods
Agents with probate-educated buyer clients

We list your home as a Certified Pre-Owned Home™, pre-inspected and ready to close—helping you stand out from other estate sales and get the highest possible price.

🔒 Step 5: Close with Confidence and Clarity

Probate closings can be tricky, especially if multiple heirs or legal complications are involved. We streamline the process by:

Coordinating with attorneys, title companies, and the court
Ensuring deadlines are met for Notice to Heirs, accounting, and court approval (if required)
Offering flexible cash closing options with no financing contingencies

The result? You sell fast, for top dollar, with no legal missteps or surprises.

🏆 Why Work with a Certified Probate Expert?

At Your Home Sold Guaranteed Realty Advisors LLC, we’re not just another real estate team. We are:

Staten Island’s only Certified Probate Expert (CPE)
Backed by a team of probate attorneys, cleanout crews, and estate sale partners
Offering guarantees no traditional agent provides:
- 100% of Market Value or We Pay the Difference
- Multiple Cash Offers in 24 Hours
- Buyers-in-Waiting Database of over 11,000+ ready-to-move prospects