Trust Sale
Trustee selling off market
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Trustee selling off-market Dear Phyllis, My mother recently died, and I am the sole trustee of her estate. My three siblings and I are the beneficiarie...
How to handle paperwork when selling by owner?
Recently, I was contacted by a trustee who was selling an inherited home in La Canada to his nephew. As a real estate agent with trust sale experience, the trustee wanted to know if I would handle the paperwork and escrow process for a reduced ...
South Pasadena Condo Closed!
Our South Pasadena condo closed escrow. Built in 1953, this condo had not been updated. However, it had hardwood floors and is in an award-winning school district. Besides a professional cleaning and hauling of items left behind, there wasn't m...
La Canada Trust Sale Closed Escrow
Our La Canada trust sale just closed escrow! This home was once full of love and life, but it has not received regular upkeep. As trust sales specialists, our job is to maximize the trust's bottom line. We ...
Ins and Outs of Estate Sales
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Ins and Outs of Estate Sales Dear Phyllis, I am an avid reader of your column. If you have previously discussed estate sales, forgive the repetition. M...
For Sale by owner woes
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Please email us here. Dear For sale by owner woes, Dear Phyllis, My nephew passed away, and I am the executor of his estate. He had a dear friend who helped him conv...
Too much loss
Dealing with too much loss Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Dealing with too much loss Dear Phyllis, My sister died, and I am the trustee. She was mentally ill, and becaus...
Sorting through an estate
Ask Phyllis: a blog series of frequently asked real estate questions. Email us here Sorting through an estate Dear Phyllis, My mother passed away last November, and I am the trustee of her estate. I have four brothers and sisters who a...
