Hi Kurt,
I specialize in Probate and Trust Sales in Southern California for over 20 years. I would be happy to assist your friends. I am curious to know who performed the appraisal? Was it an independent appraiser or was it done by the probate referee?
Is there a will? If so who is the executor of the estate? If not who is the administrator?
If the family should decide to lease the property I will be glad to assist you with a referral to a local company who can assist them in leasing the property and who will manage it for them.
We sell properties throughout Southern California and have an extensive network of agents who specialize in Probate and Trust Sales.
Please let me know if we can offer additional help.
Nancy Sanborn
Executive Director
Probate and Trust Sales Division
Prudential California Realty
310-777-2858

Fri Feb 1 2008, 07:29

Kurt, let me know if you still need someone to do this for you. I work in the valley and will be happy to help you.

Sat Jan 26 2008, 18:16

I agree with Meredith McKenzie and do recommend you get in touch with a broker from the "valley". I belong to an organization of "Super Stars" and would be happy to recommend one of them to you.
Maureen

Mon Jan 21 2008, 11:28

While a number of agents will offer to provide you with CMAs, please obtain one from a qualified San Fernando Valley agent, who works the 'West Valley' neighborhoods of West Hills and Woodland Hills. I previously was a Valley agent and have sold properties in West Hills but no longer consider myself an expert there. I am happy to make a local agent recommendation to you. I agree with Irina's comments about current market conditions and sadly, the appraisal they have obtained may be more reflective of current values than they believe. The West Valley is extremely soft in sales right now and prices are declining rapidly. You may also be dealing with probate issues on this property that can affect whether the property can be rented out or not.

Mon Jan 21 2008, 10:58

I would be happy to help by sending you some CMA's. Please either e mail me at maureen.ross@era.com or call me directly at 310-469-1497. My sympathy to your friends and their family.
Maureen

Sun Jan 20 2008, 18:13

Hi Kurt,

I do not work West Hills, but have been tracking it since my aunt owns a house there and was considering selling it. The inventory in West Hills is extremely high. If your friend's family is able to lease the property for awhile, it might be in their best interest. The prices are dropping steadily in that area and the average market time is going up. I would have a local realtor look at the market trends there since the market is down spiraling pretty quickly.

Good luck!

Mon Jan 7 2008, 22:00

Hello Kurt!

I will be more than happy to do a CMA for you!

My sympathy to your close family friend.

I will contact you directly and get more information to pull the stats off line. You can reach me via my website athttp:// www.maggiehomefinder.com or call me at 310-890-3271.

Warmly,

Maggie Mouscardy
Prudential California Realty
Los Angeles, CA

Mon Jan 7 2008, 11:33