Your client needs a property sold without creating problems for the estate. Here is how we work with counsel.

Important: Mendy Realty Inc. is a licensed real estate broker only. We are not attorneys, accountants, tax advisors or estate planners, and we do not represent anyone in court. This is not legal or tax advice. Consult with your attorney, accountant and tax advisor.

Meet Mendy, 1:34

One point of contact for property logistics

  • 20+ years of Brooklyn and NYC real estate experience
  • Free preliminary comps and a detailed CMA for families and attorneys
  • Third-party vendors coordinated, so you make one call

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Key takeaways

  • Counsel directs all legal matters.
  • Written updates on showings and offers.
  • Market analysis at no charge, not an appraisal.
  • Access, cleanout and security handled.

The estate sale journey

1

Death notificationVerify and gather records

2

Inventory assetsIdentify the property and costs

3

Court hearingsYour attorney handles the court

4

Property valuationComps and market analysis

5

Strategic marketingQualified buyers, once authorized

6

ClosingTitle, debts and distribution

See each stage in our Brooklyn probate and estate sale process.

Vendors we coordinate for your client

LocksmithsRe-keying and controlled access for showings and vendors.

Security camerasHD cameras and monitoring companies to help protect a vacant property.

Estate cleanoutsFull removal of contents and broom-clean preparation.

Estate liquidatorsLiquidation and donation of contents when appropriate.

PreservationWinterization, lawn care and snow removal to avoid city fines.

ContractorsValue-add repairs chosen to support the final sale price.

PaintersCosmetic work that helps a property show well.

Junk removalHauling for basements, yards and garages.

AppraisersReferrals for date of death and other formal appraisals.

Vendors are independent third parties. We coordinate them, and the person with legal authority decides what gets done.

Who does what

Task Who handles it
Authority, contract, court Counsel
Pricing and marketing Broker
Showings and offer reports Broker
Vendors and access Broker, with fiduciary approval

Avoid costly mistakes

Vacant-home riskA vacant home can attract unauthorized occupants. Secure it early.
Improper pricingPricing on emotion instead of data extends market time.
Inadequate documentsMissing paperwork can delay the sale by months.
Wrong buyersBuyers unfamiliar with estate sales often fall through.

What you can expect

  • Counsel directs legal matters. We do not give legal advice, and we confirm authority with you before marketing.
  • Written updates. Showings, offers and buyer terms are reported to you and the fiduciary.
  • Market analysis. A comparative market analysis is provided at no charge. It is not an appraisal.
  • Property logistics. Access, locksmiths, cleanouts, security and preservation vendors are coordinated.

Before you share details: we are real estate brokers, not attorneys or tax advisors. Legal, court and tax questions belong with your attorney, accountant and tax advisor.

Property types

One to four family homes, brownstones, multifamily, rent-stabilized and mixed-use buildings, commercial property and development sites.

Frequently asked questions

Do you work with fiduciaries?

Yes, on the real estate side.

Do you handle income property?

Yes, including multifamily, mixed-use and commercial buildings.

Do you give legal or valuation opinions?

No. We provide market analysis only.

Helpful public resources

NY Courts: fiduciary responsibilities | NY Courts: Part 36 rules

Related reading

Letters and authority to sellCourtInherited mixed-use buildingCommercialInherited rent-stabilized buildingMultifamilyProbate estate action planChecklist

Mendy Lipsker

Mendy Lipsker, Founder and CEOMendy Realty Inc. is a licensed New York real estate brokerage. 718-751-0738.

This is not legal or tax advice. Consult with your attorney, accountant and tax advisor. Mendy Realty Inc. is a licensed real estate broker only. We are not attorneys, accountants or tax advisors. Equal Housing Opportunity.