04/02/2026
🏡I’ve been showing a lot of Estate Sales lately and they can be a smart purchase… or an expensive lesson.
Here are 4️⃣ things, you, as a buyer, NEED to know before making an offer.
An Estate Sale is when a home is sold after the owner has passed away or moved into long-term care, and the property is being sold by the estate, usually through an executor.
Not all estate sales are “deals.” In fact, they require more due diligence than a typical resale.
1️⃣ Most Are Sold Strictly “As Is.”
No repair negotiations. No warranties. Buyers assume the risk, which makes inspections and proper budgeting critical.
2️⃣ The Seller Often Has Limited Knowledge.
Executors typically never lived in the property. That means fewer disclosures and less property history available.
3️⃣ Probate Can Impact Timelines.
If probate hasn’t been completed, the executor may not yet have full authority to close the sale. This can impact closing dates and when you get to move in, flexibility, and overall deal certainty.
4️⃣ Pricing Strategy Can Be Misleading.
Some are intentionally underpriced to generate competition. Others appear affordable but require significant renovation or mechanical upgrades like furnace, ac, etc. Numbers matter more than emotion.
For any questions and all your real estate needs, reach out to me today!
Jelena Brent
Sales Representative, RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp.
Jelena Brent Real Estate
📲 647 637 5701 📧 [email protected]
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