Why Choose
Herzog Estate Services?
Selling probate real estate or property held in a trust is an emotional process and can often seem overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be difficult — and you certainly don’t have to go through it alone.
Choosing an experienced realtor, who is as understanding and empathetic as they are knowledgeable of the probate process, will help you sell your property in a timely manner, at a fair price, and will leave you with the finances you need to move on to the next chapter of your life.
When probate is involved, the sales process includes the complexities of court procedures and timelines.
Herzog Estate Services, LLC is a real estate brokerage that specializes in probate, trusts and estates. We help families navigate the probate process, and sell inherited real estate assets efficiently and for the highest possible price. We effectively and empathetically serve all parties involved in the probate process — personal representatives, beneficiaries, administrators, and attorneys.
Conducting title advisory searches, strategizing to solve challenges facing the property, and ensuring that all court requirements are met are just part of what we do. We also take on marketing the property, vetting buyers, transaction management and closing — paying close attention to the details of every step.
Our Goal: Your Peace of Mind.
Our responsibility is to work closely with you (and your attorney) while acting as a fiduciary to you and your family. Our goal is to ensure you will leave the probate process with the highest liquidation price along with the peace of mind that your late family’s wishes were settled in a dignified manner.
"Our team is ready to assist you at whatever level you need, whether it’s getting you in touch with members of our service network or having us manage the entire probate sales process start to finish."
~ Adrienne Herzog
A Clear Path Forward
As probate estate specialists, we believe in following a clear path forward, and the first thing we do is create one for you. We will lay out the whole process for you and help along the way.
Some of the services and benefits we offer:
• Real estate sale on open market
• Cash offers, off market sale — from our investor pool
• Obtain personal representatives deed from our in-house legal team
• Probate attorney referral
• Property Preservation
• Repairs and maintenance
• Broker Price Opinions (BPO)
• Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)
• Estate sale preparation
• Property cleanup, cleanout, and staging
• Rehab and refresh with updates, paint, and carpet
• Movingand storage referrals
• Property marketing and advertising
• Sales and auction services
• Explanation of the process, forms, and documents
Selling a Home in Probate — What to Expect
Probate laws vary from state to state. Each county’s probate court has established rules and practices to follow. We hope this general review of basic steps can help you get an idea of what to expect when you sell a home in probate, and where to start.
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Pick Your Team.
Choose a probate real estate specialist you can trust. The right agent can save the day with overwhelming regulations, contacting appraisers and inspectors, or when you need honest advice about what does and doesn’t need done to the property to prepare for a sale.
If necessary, an experienced probate attorney can advise you, prepare legal documents, and represent you in probate court.
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Appraise Property.
File a Petition for Sale.
To sell a property in probate, you must file a petition with the probate court. With your petition, you must also provide an appraisal of the current value of the property.
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It is only with the court’s approval can you list the house on the market or auction it off.
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List Property For Sale.
Required disclosures:
• Home is in probate and purchase agreement is contingent on court approval. Your real estate agent will guide you through this.
• Any known issues that impact the value of the house. Your attorney can offer guidance in completing disclosure forms.
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Court approval can add a month or more to the sale timeline.
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Or Sell Off Market to Cash Investors.
If the situation calls for a “quick sale,” Herzog Estate Services works with a large pool of cash buyers willing to purchase properties “as is” condition with or without the remaining personal property.
We can arrange for almost anything.
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Close the Sale.
Only the executor or the court-appointed representative can sign real estate documents on behalf of the deceased. Check the legal description of the property before the deed is recorded with the county. For the deed to withstand any challenges, a perfectly correct real estate legal description MUST be supplied.
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Report Sale to IRS.
The distribution of real estate sale proceeds must be accounted for to the IRS. You must pay capital gains taxes from the sale of an inherited property. The IRS taxes the difference between the fair market value and the price at sale. Your probate attorney will be able to advise you on the best way to handle this step.
Want to Learn More?
The link below is provided to help you learn more about the process and formulate specific questions to discuss with your Probate Real Estate Professional or Probate Attorney.
ABOUT
Adrienne Herzog
Founder/Owner of Herzog Estate Services, LLC
Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist
Real Estate Broker Associate
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M: 303-597-8720
Adrienne Herzog is an award-winning top producing Colorado real estate broker. She is in the 1% top producing agents in the state averaging 40 or more transactions per year. Adrienne has an established reputation of providing unparalleled service to her clients and has a razor-sharp focus on getting deals closed.
She is a top specialist in Colorado in listing and selling homes after the death of a family member. These homes are held in their probate estate and require specialized knowledge and resources. Her business is specifically designed to help those families remove unwanted items from the home prior to listing and make necessary repairs or improvements to maximize resale value. Adrienne’s unique understanding of the probate process in Colorado helps her clients navigate the probate process quickly and easily. She also has partnered with a legal team that can provide assistance when necessary.
She was born in a small town just outside Amsterdam Netherlands. At an early age Adrienne developed a passion for running. She signed her first professional contract with Nike at the age of 16. In the 1500-meter distance she is a 7-time Dutch National Champion, a World Champion finalist and a two-time European championship bronze medalist.
Adrienne is fluent in Dutch and proficient in Spanish, German and French. With her international background and fluency in many languages she is the perfect agent to assist Europeans in the process of relocating to Colorado.
When Adrienne is not focused on real estate she enjoys spending time with her husband and young daughter. You can often find her running trails all over beautiful Colorado.
