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Why work with us

20+

YEARS IN REAL ESTATE

300+

PROBATE TRANSACTIONS CLOSED

#1

REFERRED NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PROBATE & TRUST BROKER

Who We Serve

Built for the professionals

We are your go-to real estate partners. You can always expect great communication, responsive service, and proper management of the property from beginning to end.

Navigating probate is stressful enough on its own. You are taking on all the responsibilities of someone else's life while still running your own. Let us take as much off your plate as possible. We manage the property, manage the estate sale, and help you figure out what the property actually needs, whether that's nothing at all or getting it ready for sale. Landscaping, maintenance, clean out, vehicles, anything tied to the real estate, we can help.

Taking over as trustee puts you in a tough situation. You have to manage the property, the beneficiaries, personal property, and other assets, all at once. We take the real estate off your plate from day one, including full service property management, property preparation, managing the estate sale, and the sale of the real estate itself. You don't have to lift a finger.

We understand the court process from beginning to end, including court confirmation, NOPA compliance, and the timeframes that apply to both probate and trust sales. We understand guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, along with the title issues that come with a change in trustee. We stay communicative throughout, keeping all parties informed at every stage. Checking title and equity upfront avoids the costly mistakes that can derail a sale before it starts.

Bankruptcies come with their own challenges, and as Trustee, you already have a lot going on. We handle communication with occupants, manage properties while they're being assessed or sold, negotiate move outs with owners and tenants, or simply work with them to allow access for the sale. We understand the timelines, the court confirmation process, and how to make your job easier and the sale more efficient.

Who We Are

Northern California's Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialists

Cooper Realty is a full-service probate and trust real estate brokerage serving Northern California since 2004. Unlike general real estate practices that handle estate sales as a side service, probate and trust real estate is the foundation of everything we do. Over two decades, we have built a reputation as the most referred probate and trust brokerage in the region, working alongside professional fiduciaries, estate attorneys, personal representatives, and families to manage every aspect of the real estate process from initial assessment through final close.

We are a broker-operated firm, which means the expertise, accountability, and attention you expect is built into every transaction — not delegated

Our Process

A FULL-SERVICE APPROACH

We have refined our estate sales process over 20 years and hundreds of transactions. Here is what you can expect when you work with Cooper Realty.

01
Free Initial Consultation
We start by understanding your property, your goals, and your timeline. No pressure, no cost, no obligation.
02
Property Evaluation & Strategy
We assess the property's condition, value, title status, and equity position and build a strategy specific to your situation and objectives.
03
Property Planning & Preparation
We develop a plan for the property and its contents, coordinating estate sales, cleanouts, trash-outs, vendor repairs, and housekeeping through our established vendor network.
04
Tenant & Occupant Coordination
If the property is occupied, we make direct contact, manage communication, and coordinate the removal process with your legal team when needed.
05
Marketing & Sale
We develop a strategic marketing plan for every property, professional photography, MLS listing, broad online exposure, and targeted outreach to find the right buyer at the right price.
06
Close & Distribution
We manage the transaction from accepted offer through final close, keeping you and your counsel informed at every step.

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Whether you are at the beginning of probate, mid-process with complications, or planning ahead with a trust sale, we are happy to answer your questions and explain how we can help.