Reno Probate Real Estate Specialists
Your Northern Nevada Probate and Trust Home Sale Team
Handling a loved one’s estate is emotional, time-consuming, and often confusing. Court deadlines, property decisions, family dynamics, and paperwork all show up at once – usually when you have the least bandwidth to deal with them.
That’s where The Berman Group comes in.
We’re a Northern Nevada real estate team that specializes in probate and trust sales. Led by Certified Probate Specialist (CPRES) Richard Berman (S.181980), we help personal representatives, heirs, and their attorneys coordinate the sale of estate property in a way that honors the family, protects the asset, and keeps the process moving on schedule.
Instead of trying to “figure it out” as you go, you get a clear plan, a responsive team, and a single point of contact who understands both the Northern Nevada real estate market and the local probate process.
Why Families and Attorneys Choose The Berman Group
- Certified Probate Specialist – Richard is a Certified Probate Specialist focused on helping personal representatives navigate probate and trust sales with clear timelines and expectations.
- Proven Track Record – 425+ career closings, over $43M closed in 2024, and an average sale price of about $665,000, backed by 300+ 5-star reviews across Google, Zillow, Facebook, and Yelp.
- Probate Experience, Not Guesswork – We regularly work with Northern Nevada probate matters and coordinate closely with local probate attorneys and estate law firms so court requirements and market strategy stay aligned.
- Full-Service Estate Support – From clean-out and haul-away to licensed vendors, estate sales, and cash-offer options, we help you decide what makes the most sense for the property – and then we manage the moving pieces so you don’t have to.
Top 1% Local Production
We move a lot of houses in Northern Nevada. That shows up in the numbers – top one percent for production, hundreds of closings, and a steady stream of repeat clients – but what it really means is we’re in the contracts, inspections, and negotiations every single day.
When you’re handling a probate sale, you get to lean on all of that hard-earned experience. The same pricing instincts, marketing chops, and negotiation skills we use on our traditional listings are the ones we bring to your estate property.
Real-World Communication
We keep things simple: we answer the phone, we return messages, and we tell you what’s actually happening.
Attorneys need clean paperwork and clear timelines. Families need someone who can translate “legal” and “real estate” into plain English. We try to do both. If there’s a change in the file, a new offer, or a court date coming up, you hear it from us quickly and in a way that makes sense.
Probate Real Estate Specialists
Probate sales don’t behave like normal sales. There’s extra paperwork, more eyes on the file, and usually some emotion in the mix.
Here’s how we try to make it easier:
- We walk personal representatives and executors through each stage so you’re not guessing what comes next.
- We sit down with heirs and explain what the numbers actually look like, instead of just tossing around estimates.=
- We stay in touch with your attorney so legal steps and real estate steps aren’t fighting each other.
- We use written updates at key milestones so everyone involved can see where things stand.
The aim is a sale that feels organized, documented, and fair — not chaotic and rushed.
Meet the Berman Group
Richard Berman
Founder and Lead Agent, S.181980
Richard runs The Berman Group at Dickson Realty. Over the years he’s closed more than 425 transactions, including $43M in volume in 2024 alone, and has collected 300-plus five-star reviews from past clients.
The numbers matter, but most people remember him for how he handles the hard stuff: pricing in a shifting market, tough negotiations, and estate situations where there isn’t always a clear roadmap. As a Certified Probate Specialist, he spends a big part of his week talking with personal representatives and heirs about timing, options, and what the court will and won’t allow.
His style is pretty straightforward. He’ll show you the data, tell you what he would do if it were his family’s property, and then help you carry out the decision you’re comfortable with. He’s known for giving honest advice, running the numbers clearly, and staying calm and steady when things get complicated.
When he’s not negotiating contracts, you’ll usually find him exploring Northern Nevada’s outdoor spaces with his family or studying the latest local market data.
Katie Berman
Operations Manager, S.172369
Katie keeps the entire operation running smoothly. With a Real Estate Negotiation Expert designation and years of experience in transaction management, she’s the one making sure deadlines are met, disclosures are accurate, vendors show up, and everyone knows what’s happening next.
For probate and trust sales, Katie’s role is to quietly remove friction: scheduling clean-outs, confirming utility changes, coordinating photos and showings, tracking court-related dates, and maintaining clear communication with both families and attorneys.
Our Probate Real Estate Playbook
Every probate sale is a little different, but the path we follow is usually some version of this:
Get clear on who’s in charge and what the court expects: We confirm your authority with your attorney, look at key dates, and note any court rules that might affect the sale, like overbids or confirmation hearings.
See the property the way a buyer will: We walk the house, pull the comps, and talk through condition. From there, you’ll see a realistic “as-is” value, what it might sell for with a bit of cleanup, and how those choices change your net.
Choose the lane that fits the estate: Some families want a fast, clean sale. Others want to squeeze every dollar out of the property. We lay out the pros and cons of a cash offer, a full MLS listing, or a mix of both so you can pick what fits the situation.
Handle the prep without making you fly back and forth: We line up the people who actually do the work: cleaners, haul-away crews, yard help, locksmiths, and basic trades if needed. You approve the plan; we handle the scheduling and follow-through.
Get it on the market, keep the court in the loop, and close: We launch the listing, screen buyers, manage showings, and negotiate terms that work for the estate. While that’s happening, we’re also watching the court calendar and coordinating with your attorney so the paperwork and the closing line up.
Northern Nevada Roots, Regional Reach
The Berman Group serves probate and traditional clients throughout Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Dayton, Gardnerville, and Incline Village, with a primary focus on Washoe County and nearby counties.
Being based here means we understand:
Typical pricing and buyer demand by neighborhood
How different property conditions perform on the market
Which improvements actually move the needle in Northern Nevada
The local attorneys, title companies, and vendors who know probate
Ready to Talk Through a Probate Property?
Whether you were just named personal representative or you’re already deep into the process and unsure what to do with a property, we’re here to help.
Schedule a free probate property review and we’ll walk through:
Your role and authority
The property’s likely value in today’s market
Your options for selling (cash vs. retail)
A realistic timeline that accounts for court requirements
From there, you can decide what feels right for your family – and we’ll help you execute the plan.
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