PROBATE WITH LANGE 9 POINT STRATEGY

Secure the property in order to avoid loss due to lack of property management and ongoing maintenance.

We also ease the burden of dealing with personal property in need of removal according to protocol and/or once family has had the opportunity to sort and remove meaningful items.

Evaluate the current condition of the property in order to obtain an asset value for estate purchases and a cash or market sale.

Pricing it right matters and the right price trading range can be found using simple mathematical analysis.

Heather provides initial value assessment information and keeps track of market trends for her clients while working through the probate process.

Obtaining home inspections will enable the administrator to be more in control of the negotiation process.  You can improve the market value of your property by completing low cost projects.  

Heather Lange Homes has a reliable handyman and contractor team to complete any type of work from minor repairs to full renovations.

Once personal effects are removed and any necessary repairs are made, it is key to present the home in its best light.

Depending upon the estate's budget, staging the home either professionally, or with use of personal effects is implemented.  

Our cleaning and gardening crew readies the home for sale.

Marketing must not only expose the property to the right buyers, but also provoke them into taking action.  Heather Lange Homes has a detailed and strategic marketing plan to share.

Clear and regular communication with the Administrator is key in assisting with the probate process.  Often, communication is a challenge with multiple heirs and/or beneficiaries.  We help shoulder this burden - acting as a buffer, sending weekly updates to all parties and being available to assist in discussions with stakeholders and attorneys.  

Once the property is on market, follow up and listening to the buyer's and cooperating agent's feedback allows for the appropriate adjustments in price and condition to be made during the sale process as needed.

Evidence that supports a higher value must be presented during negotiation and buyer challenges, and questions must be responded to promptly.  

Adhering to probate court mandated rules is an important strategy during this phase in order to assure a smooth and expedited process toward a successful sale for the most amount of money and to satisfy the estate. 

Once you enter into contract, there are still many details that must be attended to during the complicated closing process that accompanies probate sales.

Heather and her team are known for their diligence during the probate court approval (if needed) and escrow process.