Why Are All These Real Estate Agents Calling Me Now That I’ve Filed for Probate?

If you’ve recently filed for probate and your phone suddenly won’t stop — calls, texts, even letters from agents you’ve never heard of — you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. It happens to nearly every estate administrator, and at an already overwhelming time it can feel jarring.

Here’s what’s going on: when a probate is filed, it becomes part of the public record. A whole industry of agents and investors monitors those filings, pulls the administrator’s contact information, and starts reaching out — often within days — hoping to win the listing or buy the home outright.

The uncomfortable part is that many of the people calling have little or no real experience selling a home under probate. These sales follow rules ordinary transactions don’t — court timelines, specific forms, sometimes court confirmation and overbidding. An agent who’s never handled one can cost the estate time and money, however well-meaning the call.

At Aronsohn & So, we do it differently. We’re Certified Probate & Trust Real Estate Specialists in Los Angeles who’ve spent well over a decade guiding administrators, executors, and families through exactly this. When we reach out, it’s with respect for what you’re going through — never pressure — and with the experience to protect the estate’s value and keep the sale within the court’s guidelines.

If your phone is ringing off the hook and you’re not sure who to trust, we’re glad to talk — no obligation, just straight answers from people who do this every day.

Watch the short video below, where we explain what’s happening and how a true probate professional works with you.