Our Probate Team

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Julie Maeda

Chief Executive Officer
Realtor®, Senior Real Estate Specialist, Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource Specialist
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Robert McGough

Chief Legal Officer
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Katelyn Dill

Real Estate Broker
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Chris Kratzke

Real Estate Broker

Providing Real Estate Guidance When You Need It the Most

We, at Guardian Real Estate Group, were founded on the belief of doing what is right, not what is easy for our customers.

  • Our teammates work with the utmost ethics and integrity to ensure the best results for our clients.
  • Our proven track record of successful transactions and satisfied clients sets our team above the rest.
  • Our extensive knowledge of the real estate market and our ability to track the most current market trends have helped our clients achieve great success in the real estate market.
  • Our homes typically sell for above the suggested list price. Because of our belief that knowledge is power, our buyers know what to expect when purchasing a home throughout the entire buying process, which begins with our initial meeting.
  • Our team concept has been created so that our clients always have a knowledgeable Realtor® they can rely upon.
  • Our team consists of industry experts who include working with first-time home buyers, investor purchases and rehabs, estate sales, traditional listings, seasoned buyers and foreclosures/short sales.
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What We Do

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Initial Consultation

Our goal is to gather pertinent information, order the preliminary title commitment and schedule a time to view the property.

We will discuss any potential complications and solutions, and set a target market date.

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Pre-Listing

During the prelisting, our goal is to determine what may need to be repaired prior to the home going on the market and to coordinate with tradesmen to ensure that the property is ready to sell by our target list date.

We will confirm the list price and review all documents. Rest assured, our team takes care of all the details.

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Active Listing

The property is active on the Metro Listing Service. Our team has already begun actively marketing the property.

Once offers are received, we gather all offers, condense them into one place for ease of review, and create a preliminary net sheet so that the seller has an idea of the net proceeds that the estate/seller should expect at closing.

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Under Contract

Once the property has gone under contract, we manage all dates and deadlines, negotiate any inspection items, provide security checks of the property, and review the final settlement statement with the seller.

Our goal is to ensure that the sales transaction is smooth all the way to the closing table.

What to Expect When Working With Us

Initial Consultation

How Can We Help You

  • Determine the personal representative, conservator, guardian, or trustee
  • Gather the Letters of Appointment and all other pertinent documentation
  • Order the Preliminary Title Commitment
  • Determine the Title Company
  • Determine the Target Listing Date

Pre-Listing

How We Prepare

  • Walk the property and meet the tradesmen, if necessary. Coordinate clean-out and/or repairs
  • Prepare the comparative market analysis to determine the list price
  • Schedule Photography and Build the Listing in the MLS
  • Place the lockbox and initiate weekly safety checks.
  • Review the preliminary title commitment with the seller to verify any encumbrances, judgments, and Liens
  • Review the Listing Documents and Disclosures with the Seller

Active Listing

How We Get It Sold

  • Property is listed/active on the MLS on a Friday morning
  • Any offers are presented on the following Tuesday
  • The seller receives a weekly showing report
  • In a multiple offer situation, the seller receives a spreadsheet of offers for ease of review
  • The seller receives a preliminary net proceeds sheet
  • Attorney review of contract and addendum
  • All documents and addendums are executed by the Seller
  • The property is placed under contract in the MLS

Under contract

Getting to the Finish Line

  • Manage all dates and deadlines
  • Meet the appraiser
  • Negotiate any inspection items
  • Perform safety checks of the property
  • Coordinate with the selling agent for inspections and closing
  • Provide a weekly update to the seller
  • Coordinate closing with the seller
  • Review the settlement statement
  • Provide the client with a zip drive that contains all documents

What You Can Expect From Us

There is a lot involved in a traditional real estate transaction, but it can be even more challenging when you are trying to handle a client's or loved one’s affairs. An estate property requires additional experience, or the entire transaction can be stressful and time-consuming.

We are a full-service real estate team. We do our homework, and we make sure that you have everything you may need, from acquiring the correct documentation to providing resources to make the transaction as stress-free as possible, from listing to closing.

We:

  • Do our due diligence to ensure that all of the information needed is gathered in the forefront to get the property ready for market.
  • Safeguard the property by providing safety checks every 10 days while on the market.
  • Provide reliable resources of quality tradesmen, clean-out crews, and personal property liquidation experts.
  • Compile all documentation for ease of access.

YOUR TIME IS VALUABLE!

With our team, you receive convenience, security, and expertise.