Your suggested to do list

Probate Home Sale: 

1. Confirm if the estate requires probate.

2. Obtain Letters of Administration/Executorship.

3. Gather necessary documents (will, death certificate, property info).

4. Secure and assess the property.

5. Get a probate-specific home valuation.

6. Hire an attorney if needed.

7. List the home once the court permits.

8. Review offers and accept the best option.

9. Complete closing and distribute proceeds.

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Divorce Real Estate: 

1. Determine homeownership status and mortgage details.

2. Decide whether to sell, buy out, or refinance.

3. Order a neutral home valuation.

4. Review financials with attorneys or mediators.

5. Agree on terms in writing.

6. Prepare the home for market.

7. List the home and review offers.

8. Finalize sale and divide proceeds fairly.

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Pre-Foreclosure: 

1. Identify how many payments are missed.

2. Contact the lender or review their notices.

3. Explore repayment options (modification, forbearance, reinstatement).

4. Get a realistic home valuation.

5. Decide whether to keep or sell the home.

6. If selling, list quickly to protect equity.

7. Accept an offer and close before the auction date.

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Short Sale: 

1. Confirm financial hardship.

2. Contact lender about short sale eligibility.

3. Gather documents (hardship letter, bank statements, tax returns).

4. Get an as-is property valuation.

5. List the home as “subject to lender approval.”

6. Submit full offer package to the lender.

7. Wait for approval.

8. Close and settle remaining debt depending on lender terms.

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