Selling a home during estate administration is hard enough without juggling appraisers, contractors and agents. Stellar Gate Properties works with estate and family law attorneys, personal representatives and families across Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland to take the real estate side from valuation to closing.
Attorneys and families: call Mukaram Ghani, Broker with RE/MAX Galaxy, at 202-710-3342.
Real Estate Help for Estate Administration and Probate
Mukaram Ghani has more than 15 years of real estate experience and a background in accounting. We work alongside attorneys and respect their role and your client’s fiduciary duties, giving clear information so everyone can make informed decisions. Valuation, investment options and renovation services are coordinated by one team, so there are fewer vendors to manage.
Our Process
- Certified appraisal. We order and pay for a certified appraisal to establish the property’s current as-is market value.
- Comparative market analysis. You receive local market data for pricing and positioning.
- Property walkthrough. We assess the home and outline repairs or upgrades that could raise its value.
Three Clear Options for the Property
- Option 1: As-is market sale. List the home traditionally in its current condition.
- Option 2: As-is cash sale. Sell quickly for cash, with closing in as little as 7 days when the buyer and title are ready. Request a cash offer.
- Option 3: Renovate and list. Complete upgrades with trusted contractors, defer costs until settlement, and aim for the highest sale price. See how it works.
We then meet with you and your client to review each option, answer questions and recommend the best path.
Estate Sale Questions
Can a home be sold before probate is finished?
That depends on the estate and the personal representative’s authority. Your attorney should confirm what is allowed. We take direction from the attorney and the court-appointed representative.
Who pays for the appraisal and repairs?
We order and pay for the certified appraisal, and renovation costs in the renovate-and-list option are deferred until settlement, as set out in a written agreement.
Do you handle homes in poor condition or with belongings inside?
Yes. The cash and renovate-and-list options are built for homes that need work. We will explain what is needed for each.
Which areas do you serve?
Fairfax, Vienna, McLean, Falls Church, Reston, Arlington, Ashburn, Woodbridge, Prince William County, and the wider DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia market.
Talk With Us
Contact us or call 202-710-3342. See also selling in Northern Virginia and avoiding foreclosure.
General information, not legal advice. Terms and conditions apply. Renovate-and-list and cash options are subject to a written agreement and eligibility, and not all properties qualify. Mukaram Ghani, Broker, RE/MAX Galaxy.