Heirs & Families
Inherited a home and not sure whether to sell, rent, or keep it? Daniel explains every option plainly and coordinates with the estate attorney or CPA handling the family's affairs.
California Probate, Trust & Inherited Property Real Estate Services
Daniel Racedo is a Realtor with eXp Realty and a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) with 40 years of Southern California real estate experience. He helps heirs, executors, trustees, administrators, and attorneys sell probate, trust, and inherited property across the San Fernando Valley and surrounding Los Angeles County.
40 years of experience CPRES certified CA DRE License 00989968 eXp Realty
Daniel Racedo
Realtor · eXp Realty · CPRES
Who I Help
Whether you were named in the will, appointed by the court, or simply the family member everyone turned to, you don't have to carry the real estate side alone. Daniel has guided families and fiduciaries through the unfamiliar territory of estate property sales for four decades.
Inherited a home and not sure whether to sell, rent, or keep it? Daniel explains every option plainly and coordinates with the estate attorney or CPA handling the family's affairs.
Named in the will to manage the estate's affairs, including its real estate, within court timelines. Daniel handles the property side so you can manage the estate side.
Appointed by the court when there is no will or the estate is contested. Daniel prepares, prices, and markets the property while you satisfy the court's requirements.
Selling trust-held property means documenting fair market value and acting transparently. Daniel provides the market data and manages the sale with a fiduciary's care.
Attorneys, CPAs, and tax advisors: Daniel regularly coordinates with the estate team so every professional involved stays aligned and the sale moves forward without friction.
Why It Matters
A home bought or sold during an estate has steps, deadlines, and sensitivities that a traditional sale does not. A specialist who has done this work before keeps the sale professional, organized, and humane.
Daniel is a real estate specialist, not an attorney. He does not provide legal or tax advice; he makes sure the real estate side is handled expertly while your attorney, CPA, or tax advisor handles the legal side.
From the first conversation to the close of escrow, Daniel explains each stage in plain language, including the court-related realities of a probate sale, so you always know what happens next and why.
Family members are often grieving, out of state, or simply overwhelmed. Daniel communicates directly, promptly, and in plain English, with no jargon and no pressure.
Attorneys, CPAs, appraisers, and inspectors all have a role in an estate sale. Daniel keeps the real estate side fed into theirs, so paperwork and deadlines stay in sync.
Estates come with heavy emotions, family dynamics, and sometimes disagreement. Daniel listens first, moves at the family's pace, and treats everyone with dignity.
Get a personalized, no-obligation valuation of the estate property from a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist with 40 years of experience. No strings, no pressure, plain answers.
How the Process Works
Every estate and every home is different, but the path is always the same. Daniel adapts each step to your family's situation and your estate team's requirements.
Request a free estate property valuation or book a consultation. Tell Daniel what you know about the home and the estate.
A personalized market review: features, condition, location, and current comparable sales across the San Fernando Valley.
Agree on pricing, repairs, and timing with you and the estate's attorney, trustee, or administrator, so the sale fits the estate's needs.
The home is marketed to qualified buyers and offers are negotiated with your goals, the estate's needs, and market conditions in mind.
Disclosures, appraisals, escrow, and court paperwork are coordinated through closing, with the estate team informed at every step.
Communities Served
Daniel has spent four decades buying, selling, and building across Southern California, with deep roots in the neighborhoods where families and their homes have grown old together.
Common Questions
A few of the questions Daniel hears first. He is always happy to talk through your specific situation during a free consultation.
Daniel serves the San Fernando Valley and surrounding Los Angeles County throughout Southern California, including Burbank, Shadow Hills, Sunland, Tujunga, Chatsworth, La Crescenta, Northridge, Woodland Hills, and Glendale.
Daniel is a Realtor with eXp Realty and a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) with 40 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate across Southern California. His hands-on construction knowledge helps him evaluate a property's condition, repairs, and improvements.
Yes. There is never a charge for the initial consultation or for the estate property valuation, and neither one carries any obligation.
No. Daniel is a real estate specialist, not an attorney. The information on this site is general information, not legal or tax advice, so families should consult their attorney, CPA, or tax advisor about their specific situation.
Let's talk real estate.
Meet Daniel
Daniel Racedo is a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist and Realtor with eXp Realty with 40 years of experience in residential and commercial real estate. Beyond the license, he brings hands-on construction knowledge that helps evaluate a home's true condition and a real estate investment background that sharpens every value analysis.
He approaches estate property sales with the balance of a professional and the patience of someone who has seen how much a family home can mean. Clear communication, honest pricing, and a process designed around the estate's needs: that is how he works for every client.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every family's circumstances differ, and Daniel is happy to talk through yours personally. These answers cover the questions he hears most often.
Ask About Your PropertyNot necessarily. Some families keep the home, rent it, or have one heir buy out the others. A free estate property valuation gives you a fact-based starting point, so the decision is made with real numbers rather than guesswork. Daniel will walk you through the options without pressure and with no obligation.
Yes. In California, selling real property is a common part of estate administration, and the sale moves through court-supervised steps managed by the executor, administrator, or estate attorney. Daniel has years of experience preparing, pricing, and selling probate properties so the process stays on track. He is not an attorney; the estate's legal steps should follow your attorney's guidance.
Probate is a court-supervised process for administering an estate, which can include selling the decedent's home. Property held in a living trust generally passes to beneficiaries outside of court probate, which can mean a different, often faster path to sale. Knowing which situation applies shapes pricing, timing, and paperwork, and Daniel will explain how it works in your case.
The executor, administrator, or trustee holds authority to act for the estate, subject to the will, trust, or court. Individual heirs typically do not each negotiate the sale. Daniel coordinates with the responsible party and keeps communication clear so every beneficiary knows where the sale stands.
Many estate sales involve legal steps, from probate petitions to trust administration, and every family's situation differs. Daniel is a real estate specialist, not an attorney, and he will recommend confirming your requirements with your attorney, CPA, or tax advisor. He coordinates closely with whatever estate team is in place.
Most older Valley homes need something, and some sell best as-is. Daniel's hands-on construction background helps him size up condition and estimate repair scope, so you can decide with confidence whether to repair, refresh, or sell as-is. That same background helps buyers and investors evaluate value honestly.
Share a few details about the property through the form, and Daniel prepares a personalized, no-obligation evaluation of its current market value based on features, condition, location, and today's San Fernando Valley market. There is no cost and no pressure to list; many families use it simply to make an informed decision.
Daniel provides real estate services on a standard commission basis and will explain how compensation works for your specific situation during a free consultation. There is never a charge for the initial conversation or for the estate property valuation.
Answers above are general information about real estate services, not legal or tax advice. Consult your attorney, CPA, or tax advisor about your estate's specifics.
Ready When You Are
Start with a free estate property valuation or a no-cost consultation. Talk directly to Daniel about your home, your timeline, and what the estate needs. Let's talk real estate.
Serving the San Fernando Valley and surrounding Los Angeles County, Southern California.
Business Hours: By Appointment Consultations: Monday–Saturday, by appointment.