My background as an attorney experienced in probate and estates combined with my experience as a real estate professional allows me a unique opportunity to help families prepare, market, and sell estate properties. I recognize that a home is often one of the family’s or the estate’s largest assets. Therefore, I strive to meet the goals set forth in each unique situation: top dollar, quick sale, clean up and repair, or whatever the family might need.
Selling a loved one’s home during probate or after a death involves legal, emotional, and logistical steps. Because I practiced law in probates & estates, I understand documents, deadlines, and duties — and I pair that legal perspective with real estate tools to protect value and reduce stress.
Below is a clear, practical process for handling a loved one’s home in Colorado. This keeps legal obligations, market value, and family needs in focus.
Identify the executor/personal representative and gather the will, death certificate, and court paperwork. I can coordinate with your attorney or the probate court if needed.
Arrange an inspection and a market valuation. We’ll identify repairs, deferred maintenance, and quick wins (cleaning, decluttering, minor repairs) that improve sale price.
Use local pros for deep cleaning, staging, and professional photos. I can manage vendors in Colorado so out-of-town families don’t have to.
Price with probate timing in mind, list on the MLS, and leverage my agent network for broader exposure if buyers or investors are needed quickly.
Handle inspections, negotiate terms, meet disclosure obligations required in Colorado, and coordinate signing and closing logistics — including remote closings for out-of-town representatives.
Coordinate transfer of keys, work with title on payoff of liens and final accounting for the estate, and connection to movers or storage services for remaining items.
Families searching for: move a loved one, move to be near a loved one, sell estate home, probate home sale Colorado, and out-of-town estate help. If you’re managing an estate from another state, relocating to Colorado, or simply overwhelmed by the paperwork, I can step in.
I am an attorney by training with experience in probate and estates, but I do not act as your attorney. However, my real estate work is separate and collaborative. I can coordinate with your probate attorney or act as a resource on legal questions related to the sale. If you need legal representation in court, I will recommend a local probate attorney.
Often yes — many estates sell during probate with court approval or by following statutory procedures. The exact steps depend on how the estate was set up; I’ll explain the options based on the documents you have and in coordination with your probate attorney.
I manage Colorado-based vendors, coordinate showings, arrange staging and photography, and handle remote closings so you don’t need to travel back and forth.
I’ll provide a market-based recommendation: repair and sell, sell "as-is" to an investor, or list with concessions. My network includes contractors and inspectors to estimate costs quickly.
Not legal advice. This page is for informational purposes; consult your attorney for legal counsel about your specific situation.
With a distinguished background in law, Julie brings a wealth of knowledge combined with a professional, direct, and calm approach to every transaction. Her goal: to make each client’s journey smooth, successful, and tailored to their unique needs.