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3 QUESTIONS TO ASK A PROBATE REALTOR® BEFORE HIRING THEM

1. How many probate transactions have you handled?

By asking how many transactions they’ve handled, you’re really providing the agents with the opportunity to tell a few stories about specific properties they’ve sold.
 
This will give you insight into the steps they’ll take to ensure things go smoothly and how they’ll handle any difficulties.

2. How do probate sales and traditional sales differ?

This question isn’t really about the answer itself. What you’re looking for is their ability to explain this complex process in away that you can easily understand.
 
It’s more than likely that difficulties will arise during the sale, so you need to be sure that your probate agent can clearly communicate these issues with you.

3. Are you certified or educated in probate?

If an agent has probate-specific training or certification, you'll have a much easier time dealing with them.
 
The U.S. Probate Services offers specialized training in probate, and agents who’ve received this training are known as Certified Probate Real Estate Specialists (CPRES).