Losing a family member is an extremely emotional event in one's life. Settling their affairs can be even harder. Let MVP take some of the stress away by providing all the resources you need to close this final chapter. 

The sale process is overwhelming for any owner, and it's especially overwhelming for the family or personal representatives during the estate sale process. The emotional rollercoaster one experiences with the loss of a loved one is already so delicate. Then to all of a sudden be in charge of how to handle the family members belongings and how to sell their home – YOU DON’T HAVE TO GO IT ALONE! 

MVP can lead you through the process of preparation, if you want to be more hands-on. 

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We have programs that allow you to just "drop the keys off" and allow us to evaluate, collect bids, meet contractors, and handle each step until the home is SOLD!

There are other ways MVP offers peace of mind. We work close with estate attorneys and know the process needed to finalize the estate. Here is a snap shot of how we assist attorneys and you, our client:

• Date of Death Valuations - We provide valuations that are acceptable to the court and the IRS, at a lower cost than an appraiser.
   
• Condition Assessment - We walk the property to assess the condition, provide recommendations for improvements or selling the home as-is.
   
• Contracting and Referrals - After the recommendations have been reviewed, we can assist in connecting you with reliable vendors, and can even coordinate everything from start-to-finish, making this as stress-free as possible.
   
• Unique Sale - We understand Probate and the unique documents required to ensure proper transfer of the property.
   

Click Here to see a great example from a recent sale, showing how you can just hand over keys, and let MVP take all the necessary steps to prepare the home for market! Includes a quick message from the client on their experience as well.

Some quick definitions to common estate terms:

• Probate - The formal legal process that gives recognition to a will and appoints the executor or personal representative who will administer and distribute assets to the intended beneficiaries.
   
• Beneficiaries - A person or group named to receive proceeds, income of an estate, or someone who will be receiving some benefit from the estate.
   
• Assets - Any resource with economic value that an individual owns or controls. An example would be property owned by a person, regarded as having value.
   
• Letters Testamentary - When a person is nominated as personal representative in someone's will, the court will order the clerk to issue "Letters Testamentary" in the their name. An important step to acquire prior to handling the settlement of an estate. 
   
• Equity - Financially speaking, equity is the remaining value after all liabilities have been paid. When considering equity in a home, take the market value for the sale of the home, minus any mortgages, debts, or other fees that are necessary to sell the property (taxes, title, escrow, etc).
   
• Transfer of Property - Transfer is an act of which title of a property is voluntarily conveyed from one person to another, typically in the form of a sale, money transfer, and is recorded with the County the property is located.

For a look at What Not To Do, check out this article!

Kind words from Ken, who sold his sister's estate:

Many thanks to you and your team for your monumental efforts in getting my sister's house sold. Your community resources and contacts got the property ready for the real estate market in record time! Plus it sold quickly and over our asking price. What great results!

More kind words from Sharon who was selling her mom's estate:

Expert advice about things to do prior to putting the house on the market. Excellent craftsman recommendations. Weekly communication about progress. Thorough knowledge of the market. We felt like we were dealing with a very professional company. Matthew made us feel like he cared about us and we trusted his research and experience-driven advice. His timing on getting the house ready was doable.

MVP has helped hundreds of families / personal representatives handling estate sales. Let us be your guide.

We are well versed in other aspects of real estate, such as:

• Buying and Selling
• Financial Planning
• Property Valuations
• Estate and Divorce Sales
• Property Condition Assessments
• Repairs and Improvements
• Cash Out Sale Opportunities
• Rehab Programs
• 1031 Exchanges
• Short Sale Lender Negotiations
• Rental Management
• Home Maintenance
• Troubleshooting

No matter what your need is, make MVP your first call!