Work With A Certified Probate and Trust Real Estate Specialist
(C.P.R.E.S.®)

As certified probate and trust real estate specialists, we bring the knowledge of California's processes, legal requirements, and best practices needed to navigate the complexities of probate and trust sales with confidence and care.

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Navigating This Journey With You

The process of selling a loved one’s home is one of the most emotionally challenging experiences a family can face - from sorting through personal belongings to finalizing the sale at the closing table. Having the right professionals by your side will make all the difference. 

Beyond your attorney, your most valuable resource is a real estate professional who truly understands the intricacies of probate property sales.

Grief deserves space. When the time comes to address the real estate in an estate, we help you navigate the market, understand your options, and move forward with confidence - without feeling rushed or overwhelmed. 

We will guide you every step of the way.

At the Raymond Team, everything we do is grounded in two core beliefs - do what's in the client's best interest, and create an experience worthy of your trust. Our past clients consistently reward that commitment with 5-star reviews, and we would be honored to do the same for your family.  

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Authentic.

We're dedicated to doing things the right way - with the utmost integrity and transparency. We treat your decision to buy or sell a home like our own and we take our role as your guide seriously - we get to know you, understand your needs, support you and treat you like part of our family.

Committed.

We believe in community and we're always willing to lend a helping hand to you and to each other because the best businesses serve others.We are committed to our agents and their clients and will always do the right thing.

Driven.

We know that buying or selling your home is a big life transition, and our team is here to help you at every step of the way. We're innovative and passionate about what we do, adapting quickly to an ever-changing market to get the very best result for you and your family. Strong relationships are the foundation of our success and fuel our growth for excellence.

Our Resources

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From Clean Out To Closing

Unfortunately, many estate properties suffer from deferred maintenance, either because the late homeowner was ill or simply could not maintain it properly for other reasons. You can alleviate the anxiety of repairing and/or maintaining the probate property by leaving the details to us and our team of carefully vetted and reliable home professionals to bring the property up to a marketable condition in order to be sold in a competitive market.
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Facilitate The Sale of Personal Possessions

Over the course of a lifetime, people accumulate a wide variety of possessions. Disposing of these possessions in a dignified and efficient manner is often an obstacle in bringing the estate to a final settlement. If that is the case, we can help coordinate a successful estate sale or refer you to reliable appraisers and other professionals who will sell the belongings for top dollar. You also have the option of donating any unclaimed assets and possessions to charity, and we maintain strong relationships with numerous charities that would welcome these donations.
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If You Are The Attorney

Typically the attorney of record has one of two roles. They are either appointed by the probate court or selected by the family or executor / personal representative. In either case, we will at all times keep you well-informed about any aspect of the process in which we are involved – especially when it comes to fielding offers on the real estate. In some cases, the family or executor / personal representative will want ALL aspects of the probate to be handled completely by the attorney. In these cases, we’ll work with you as “the client” regarding the real estate, just as we would with the executor / personal representative. We have focused our efforts on working in this unique area of Real Estate because we feel it allows us to not only perform a much-needed service to people in times of stress but also because it is a place where we can differentiate our level of expertise from others who are not as focused in this niche. We’ve taken the time and made the investment to properly prepare to assist you.
What We Offer
From the first conversation to the final closing, here is how we support you through every stage of the probate and trust process.
Guidance You Can Count On
We walk you through every step of the process, helping you fully understand the implications of each decision and action taken as an executor or administrator — so you always move forward with clarity and confidence.
A Trusted Network of Professionals
From contractors and inspectors to attorneys and estate specialists, we bring a vetted network of qualified professionals to handle every necessary task — so you don't have to source them yourself during an already demanding time.
Comprehensive Market Analysis
We provide a thorough, court-ready market analysis to accurately determine the current value of the property — giving you and the court a clear, defensible picture of where the estate stands.
Paperwork & Administrative Support
We assist in managing the considerable paperwork involved in probate court proceedings and trust administration, keeping everything organized, accurate, and on track.
Your Liaison Every Step of the Way
We serve as the central point of communication between the executor, trustee, probate attorney, and potential buyers — keeping all parties aligned and the process moving forward smoothly.
Every family's situation is unique. Let's start with a simple conversation about yours.