Upon a homeowner passing, an executor or administrator is assigned to the property. There is a legal process to be handled thru the court system prior to being able to be listed as a probate sale. Costs are incurred immediately and upon the final sale of the property are typically reimbursed back to the administrator for the work completed upfront.

"Brent did a AMAZING JOB. I had to sell my fathers house after he passed away last November and Brent went above and beyond to make this process as smooth as possible. To add to the complexity of my situation, I live in Colorado and my dad passed without a will so the entire selling process had to adhere to the laws and procedures of probate court in Cook County. Brent is a great person and very detailed, his knowledge and expertise on real estate is NEXT TO NONE...If you are looking for a real estate agent....BRENT IS YOUR MAN!!!!!! THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN BRENT!!!!! " Schifferdecker Family, Oak Lawn

Initial steps upon handling a probate would be to contact a probate attorney who can assist the estate. An appraisal will be required by the judge and upon paperwork being filed the court will be petitioned to begin the sale and listing of the property. Upon approval the property will be allowed to be listed and marketed for sale. Upon a contract being accepted on behalf of the estate, the court will review the terms for approval of the sale of the property. Standard closing costs will be paid along with any outstanding liens/debts the deceased owner had outstanding. Once the estate is settled, the descendants of the property will be issued the remaining profit from the sale of the property.

"Mr. Wilk was very professional and showed me I made the right decision. While many investors offered me prices much lower, Brent was adament I can obtain market value. Guess what, I did. Thank you Brent." Ballak Family, Joliet

Whether you live locally or are from another state, I commit to being the “boots on the ground” representative from the initial phone call until the sale is completed on your property.

"Thank you Brent and team for making a bad time in our life promising. Mom passed very unexpectedly and you were there assisting us with everything. We can't thank you enough." Hogan Family, Oak Forest

What is the difference between Intestate, Probate, Trust Sale and Estate Sales?

Intestate is a person who dies without a will. 

"My family and I had a tough-go with our sister's estate. Outstanding liens and taxes. Brent referred us to an experienced attorney who put us at ease. We received a great offer and an even better buyer. Thank you Brent and Wilk Real Estate." Stone Family, Calumet City

A probate sale requires the court system to determine the validity of a will. Probates are typically prolonged going thru the court. 

A trust sale is established by a document. A trustee is appointed and is in charge of managing the trust while distributing the property to the trust beneficiaries according to the trust’s instructions. 

"Thank you Brent and Wilk Real Estate for being there for our family. Settling dad's estate was tough. Brent knew the answers and helped us sell his home in less than a month." Krueger Family, Orland Park

An estate sale occurs when the executor is required to sell off items in a deceased persons estate to raise money for inheritance taxes and outstanding debts.

"Brent is the only person my family will use. My husband and I worked with Brent back in 2005 when we bought our home. Fast forward 20 years later, he was the only person I trusted in helping sell my mom's condo." Smentek Family, Indian Head Park 

Brent Wilk of Wilk Real Estate is a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist. Brent’s area of expertise is northern Illinois. From the Chicago suburbs into the city of Chicago as well into rural counties, Brent will be your go-to agent. Counties that I service include Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle and Will counties along with the cities that are present inside the counties. He offers over 23+ years of experience while successfully having represented over 2,350 families with their properties.

Contact Brent Wilk of Wilk Real Estate at 815-230-5356 or 312-968-2358 (cell) to assist your family.