Probate Booklet - the Kurniadi Group

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HELLO.

Thank you for choosing The Kurniadi Group.

I appreciate your time to read “Your Smart Guide to Real Estate Marketing.” If you are
like most of my executor and trustee clients, you are asking yourself, “Can I sell the estate
home during the probate process?” or “With so much to do, what should I do to prepare the
home for sale?”
I love these questions because I enjoy answering them! I’ve had the privilege of guiding
over 100 clients in probate and trust sales. I strongly believe that I offer the most to my
clients in probate and trust sales compared to other agents who claim to be specialists
for the following reasons:

• We have law credentials that make us more knowledgeable in
the field than other agents;

• With over 100 probate sales, I am very experienced in the field;
• I help my clients by advancing costs (interest free); and
• I can arrange to prepare the home for sale from cleanout to

holding open houses.
I am also proud of our cutting edge The Kurniadi Full Display Marketing Plan to get the
right buyers for you in the right amount of time. In this booklet, we detail the method by
which we market and sell your home.
Please contact me directly at my mobile number located on the back of this booklet for a
free consultation. I would love to work with you and your family.

Sincerely,

David Kurniadi
Principal & Broker

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WHY CHOOSE THE KURNIADI GROUP
Four Reasons We Stand Out in the Industry

1 We’ll do everything.

Are you traveling from out of state or out of the area to take care of the estate?
Are you overwhelmed with taking care of everything needed to prepare the
home for sale?
We can do everything for you and the estate: Need a locksmith? Estate
liquidators? Referrals to inspectors? From cleanout to closing, we have you
covered. That’s a promise.

2 We have financial resources to help you.

Many of our clients need help with the initial costs of preparing the home for
sale. Even if the plan is to sell the home in as-is condition, there may be costs in
preparing your home for sale including cleanout service, minor home repairs,
and gardening services. In some cases, our clients do not have the money to pay
those costs before the home sells. In most cases, we are able to pay for those
costs. There is no interest, and we are reimbursed when the home sells.

“I live in Oregon and when our mother passed, she left us a house that was
uninhabitable for over 20 years. David went over and beyond by overseeing repairs that
were needed. He worked with the insurance company and negotiated with contractors. He
is knowledgeable and sold the house for far more than I ever expected! Cannot
recommend him enough!” JEANINE M. Happy Valley, OR

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3 We can buy the property from you.

If you would rather sell to us, rather than list with us, we can make you a fair
offer as we are always looking for more rental units in this competitive market.
You will not pay commission.

4 We have a track record in probate and trust home sales.

Many real estate agents will generally tell executors and trustees that they are
probate “specialists.” However, the realty is that the average real estate agent
completes only 1—maybe 2—probate home sales in that agent’s career.
We have sold over 100 homes in probate and trust. In fact, we have handled
several home sales that required us to appear in court and successfully obtain
court approval for the sale.

DID YOU KNOW that there are approximately 240,000 veterans

living in San Diego County, the third-highest number of veteran
residents of any county in the U.S.? Since VA financing plays such an
important role in the San Diego real estate market, it is critical that the
condition of your home will satisfy a VA loan when you are ready to sell.

“David was amazing to work with. His skill and knowledge were very key since it was
my first time buying. Working with him was easy and carefree. He made it so all I had
to do was think about the place I was going to buy. At the end of my time with David I
am glad to say that I will always call him friend.” TIM S. San Diego, CA

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HOW IT WORKS
The Kurniadi Full Display Marketing Plan

When selecting a real estate professional, ask yourself “What services am I getting
for real estate fees I’m paying?” At The Kurniadi Group, we believe in constant
marketing action which brings more value for your investment and produces
pertinent results.

Here are steps we take to ensure maximum exposure for your property:

1. Build a custom website for your property
Step one in creating web presence is having your own website.

www 2. Feature your property at TheKurniadiGroup.com
Hitch a ride on our web traffic.

3. Expose your property by using social media
Ages 34 and younger represent largest number of buyers today.

4. Capture professional photographs of your property
Do buyers care about photographs? Absolutely!

5. Print marketing materials
A successful sale begins with a lasting first impression.

6. Stage your property
We may suggest home furnishing to highlight period details
of your home.

FOR SALE 7. Install “For Sale” signages
Recognizable and memorable signages installed in front of
your property.

8. Acquire trade association memberships
Allow us to pitch your home to all counties in Southern California.

SOLD 9. Closing
Let’s take this baby home and close escrow.

You need a broker who is technology savvy and provides that personal touch.
Make the right decision by choosing The Kurniadi Group. Because in today’s
electronic marketing age, it is simply not enough that an agent is a
‘neighborhood specialist’ or part of a brand name office.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
David Answers Your Inquiries

Can we sell the real property during probate?

Yes. Selling the real property during the probate case allows the heirs to sell the
property in "As-Is" condition with no warranties and no repairs made by the
heirs to the buyer. This provides more protection to the heirs from liability since
the heirs are not expected to know much about the condition of the probate
property. The same is not true if the heirs choose to sell AFTER the probate case
is over.

Should we sell the real property after probate?

It is an option to sell the real property after the probate case. However, often
times, the property has to be sold to satisfy creditors, to divide assets among the
heirs, or because costs of maintenance and management of the property creates a
burden to the family. The Personal Representative should follow the advice of a
probate lawyer.

What if neither I nor the family has the money to get the house
ready for sale?

Often times, the estate does not have the funds to address major issues (i.e. mold
remediation; junk hauling) or even, cosmetic issues (i.e. paint; yard cleanup). We are
able to advance funds necessary to clean, market, and sell the probate property.
There is no interest charge for this.

Can you help sell the property remotely?

Yes. Many of our clients live outside of San Diego or in other states. We are
committed to serving our out-of-town clients by preparing the probate property
from the cleanout stage to the close of escrow of the sale.

I am overwhelmed with cleanup, selling the personal property,
remediating/rehabbing, or simply painting. Can you help with
these tasks?

Yes. We provide full real estate services.

“I have already referred him to a friend. He's now a member of the family. We were very
impressed with his immediate and masterful negotiation skills and local knowledge of
the Southern California market.” ANDRE L. Brooklyn, NY

HOW IT WORKS
A Diagram of the Probate Process

Please note that this is a very simplified diagram of the probate process
and is not intended to cover all possible situations arising in a particular
estate. Please consult a qualified attorney if you have any questions about
what is required in your respective estate.

File petition File bond
for probate (if necessary);
Submit letters and
4 to 6 Weeks order for probate
to court

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Publish notice of Mail notice to
petition to persons entitled to
administer estate receive notice at
at least 15 days least 15 days prior
prior to hearing to hearing

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petition for The property is usually sold in this phase which
probate
(Letters issued) can help with additional expenses in the
probate process.

4 to 12 Months (May take up to 18 months if 706 is required)

• Prepare • Give notice • Pay debts
inventory and to known • File tax returns
appraisal creditors
(Due 9 months
• Send to probate • Accept or reject after date of
referee for valuation creditors’ death)
claims • Sell property
• File with court (if needed) to pay
debts & expenses

File accounting Hearing date: File declaration for
and nal Judge signs nal discharge
petition for judment of final
distribution
nal
distribution

4 to 6 Weeks

DONE

Mail notice to • Distribute assets and
interested persons record judgment (if real property)
at least 15 days
prior to hearing • File receipts on distribution
• File final income tax returns

(if required)

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