Selling a home through probate in Maryland

Inheriting a home is hard enough. If you are settling an estate in Maryland, whether you live here or across the country, GARNER+CO will walk your family through the sale step by step.

How a probate sale works in Maryland

Every estate is different, but most follow the same path:

• The court appoints a personal representative for the estate.
• The personal representative gathers the estate's assets. The home is usually the largest.
• You decide how to sell it: fixed up, as is, or for cash. We lay out what each path actually nets the estate.
• The sale follows the court's timeline, and the proceeds go to the heirs.

One thing to know up front: we are real estate professionals, not attorneys. Your estate lawyer owns the legal steps. We own the sale: pricing, preparation, marketing, negotiation, and closing.

How we handle probate listings

We price probate homes aggressively so they sell fast and for the most the market will pay. Our last three probate listings all got multiple offers, sold as is, and sold well over list price. One of them had 133 showings, received 49 offers, and went almost $200,000 over the asking price. The seller left every personal item in the home. The family never had to move or clear a thing.

Your three ways to sell

• Traditional listing. We prep the home, market it hard, and negotiate the strongest price. How we sell
• As is listing. No repairs, no cleanout. Buyers bid on the home as it sits.
• Cash offer. Speed and certainty when the estate needs to settle quickly. How a cash offer works

We can handle the house so you do not have to

A probate home usually needs work before it sells. We connect your family with people we trust for cleanouts, estate sales, donation pickups, and repairs, and we coordinate that work around the sale. You do not have to find vendors or manage them yourself.

How long it takes

Every estate moves at its own pace. Timing depends on the court, the condition of the home, and the market when you sell. We will give you an honest read on your specific situation before you commit to a path.

Questions families ask us

Do we have to fix up the house first?

No. Our recent probate listings sold as is, and one seller left every personal item behind. Fixing up is a choice, not a requirement. We will show you what each path is likely to net the estate.

We live out of state. Can you still handle it?

Yes. Nearly everything can be coordinated remotely, and we keep the personal representative updated at every step.

There are several heirs. How does that work?

Your attorney handles the legal side. We keep the sale simple: one point of contact, written updates everyone can see, and pricing recommendations in plain numbers.

What does it cost to sell?

Our vendor connections and coordination cost your family nothing extra. They are part of how we handle the sale.

Next step: a short, no pressure conversation about the property and the estate's timeline. Call 443 212 8005 or send us a note.