Northern California’s most referred probate and trust real estate brokerage.
Our Story
Cooper Realty focuses exclusively on probate, trust, conservatorship, and bankruptcy real estate. Since 2004 we have specialized in this area of the market rather than treating it as an occasional add-on to a general practice. That focus has made us the most referred probate and trust brokerage in Northern California, trusted by fiduciaries, estate attorneys, personal representatives, and families to guide a property from the first assessment through closing.
Meet the team
Broker | Owner
CA DRE# 01448884
John Cooper has been a licensed California real estate agent since 2004 and earned his broker license in 2016. A graduate of California State University, Sacramento with a degree in business administration, his practice has been built entirely around one specialty: probate and trust real estate. Over two decades later, Cooper Realty stands as Northern California's most referred probate and trust real estate brokerage.
John brings deep working knowledge of California Probate Code, IAEA authority, NOPA compliance, court confirmation, and referee coordination to every transaction. He is equally experienced in negotiating traditional sales, navigating short sales and distressed properties, and handling large land transactions, making him a trusted resource for fiduciaries, attorneys, and families throughout Northern California.
Operations & Property Management
CA DRE# 02116983
Kristi Cooper brings over 18 years of real estate experience specializing in property management and multi-tenant operations to Cooper Realty. She is a graduate of the University of the Pacific with a degree in business administration and earned her Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation in 2022.
At Cooper Realty, Kristi manages the operations of the brokerage, including coordinating vendors, overseeing repairs and cleanouts, managing client and occupant communications, and ensuring every property is handled with care and precision from intake through close.
Our Process
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John and the entire team at Cooper Realty are fabulous! He has helped several of my clients with the sale of some very complicated properties. He is familiar with selling trust properties, which helped make the transaction quick and more affordable for my clients. Thanks, John!
Alexandria G.
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John is knowledgeable and hard-working. He is hard-working and very easy to work with. I would recommend him to anyone looking to purchase or sell real estate in the greater Sacramento region (and beyond).
Caitlin R.
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5 stars all the way! Only realtors I trust! Bought 2 homes with them, and they helped me sell one! Totally knowledgeable and went above and beyond for me!
Travis C.
For sale
3559 Howsley Road, Pleasant Grove, CA 95668
3 BD | 4 BA | 3,168 Sq.Ft.
280 Gold Bluff Rd, Downieville, CA 95936
3 BD | 2 BA | 1,959 Sq.Ft.
1052 Magnolia Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648
2 BD | 2 BA | 1,919 Sq.Ft.
3923 Garmisch Court, Antelope, CA 95843
4 BD | 3 BA | 2,456 Sq.Ft.
1260 El Sur Way, Sacramento, CA 95864
3 BD | 3 BA | 1,723 Sq.Ft.
2297 Song Sparrow Lane, Lincoln, CA 95648
2 BD | 2 BA | 1,190 Sq.Ft.