Families handling a trust or probate home sale often face a process that is more complex than a typical real estate transaction. These situations can involve legal timelines, multiple decision-makers, and properties that may not have been updated in many years.

When going through probate, working with an experienced probate REALTOR® is invaluable and can help prevent costly mistakes.

Betty Fernandez is a REALTOR®/Broker-Associate with eXp Realty serving Ventura County since 2004. She is a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (CPRES) and has experience working with personal representatives, trustees, attorneys, and families navigating probate, trust administration, and court-involved situations.

She has also served as a consultant to a Court Appointed Receiver since 2007, assisting with cases involving estate disputes, probate, divorce, and partition actions. This experience provides her with a deeper understanding of the legal and financial complexities that can arise when a property must be sold.

Prior to obtaining her real estate license, Betty was a Certified Residential Appraiser and has a background in banking and mortgage lending. She was trained by two of the most respected appraisers in Ventura County, giving her a strong foundation in property valuation, condition, and lending requirements.

Her approach is to guide clients step-by-step, ensuring that pricing, disclosures, and property preparation are handled correctly from the beginning. By addressing potential issues early, she helps create a smoother process and positions the property from a place of strength during negotiations.