Handling the sale of a loved one’s home can feel overwhelming, emotionally and logistically.
Executors often face unfamiliar responsibilities, legal timelines, multiple decision-makers, and financial pressures, all while managing grief or family dynamics.
If you’re feeling uncertain about the process, that’s completely normal.
“We want to ensure our home is positioned properly, with no missteps.”
This guide is designed to provide clarity, reduce stress, and help you understand each step, so you can move forward confidently and respectfully.
No pressure. No urgency.
Just calm, knowledgeable guidance.

Here’s what’s inside:
The step-by-step process for selling a home through probate or estate administration
What executors must know about documentation, authorization, and timelines
How to prepare the property respectfully and efficiently
Common mistakes families make, and how to avoid them
How to navigate multiple beneficiaries and maintain clear communication
Market-strategy recommendations for estate sales in today’s conditions
A simple checklist to keep the entire process organized and on track
For more than 35 years, I’ve helped families across Richmond, Steveston, Ladner, Tsawwassen, and Delta manage estate and probate sales with care, professionalism, and respect.
My role is simple:
Provide clear guidance and support through each step, helping you meet legal requirements while easing as much of the emotional burden as possible.
These situations deserve patience, discretion, and experience, and that’s the standard I bring to every estate sale I’m trusted with.
— Michael Cowling
RE/MAX Michael Cowling & Associates Realty

If you’d like a private, compassionate conversation about the estate or probate process, or need help understanding timelines, preparation, or legal steps, you can book a call below.