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What Happens to a House in Probate? 3 Common Paths for Estate Property

HomeLight

This process varies from state to state but generally follows the same steps: the executor partners up with a top real estate agent to handle the transaction, orders a home inspection , and then the house goes on the open market like a traditional home sale to bring a buyer to the table. Intestate probate closing procedures vary by state.

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Probate Properties are Great Opportunities for Real Estate Investors

Realty Biz

Every investor is aware of, and many specialize in one of these sources of investment properties: foreclosures, REO, short sales, divorces, fire damage, damaged foundations, hoarders, and other distressed properties. There may still be a mortgage needing to be paid. There are many reasons why heirs want to sell probate property fast.

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Benefits of Investing in New Construction Real Estate

Norada Real Estate

Buying a newly constructed home may also provide tax advantages, such as a reduced property tax rate for the first year and the option to claim mortgage interest and property tax deductions. One reason is to keep their sales up and debts low in order to be able to attract lender financing so they can build more property.

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How to Grow Your Real Estate Business: 11 Tips + 1 to Avoid

The Close

I’m sharing 11 tips from my years of sales and coaching on how real estate agents grow their businesses. Every month, this agent tries a new lead generation strategy, jumping from one tool to the next without seeing the process bloom into a sale. Let’s assume the average price point of your home sales is $500,000.

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8 Red-hot Real Estate Niches That Can Double Your GCI in 2024

The Close

And with mortgage rates currently sitting around 8%, this puts homeownership on ice for many. If you want to work the sales side, start educating your sphere on real estate investing with an eye toward renting. Often, a home is left to a spouse or adult children who then need to sell the home and share the proceeds from the sale.