Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about how we support estate property sales through coordination, documentation, and transparency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about how Appointed works? Explore answers to common inquiries about how we support fiduciaries and court-appointed representatives through property transaction coordination, documentation, and reporting practices designed to promote transparency and informed decision-making.
Who do you work with?

We work with court-appointed personal representatives, conservators, trustees, professional fiduciaries, and the attorneys who support them, to help coordinate and document estate property activity in a clear, court-ready way.

Appointed is a licensed California brokerage that helps court-appointed representatives, trustees, and professional fiduciaries navigate estate property sales by coordinating agent referrals, organizing vendors, and maintaining clear, court-ready documentation throughout the process.


We do not list properties or make estate decisions. Instead, we help connect the fiduciary with local listing agents and keep related vendor activity organized.

 

Our role is to organize and document the sale process so attorneys and courts can clearly review what was done, why it was done, and how it aligned with fiduciary decisions and court requirements.

No. This is not a traditional listing. It is an estate property sale supported by a compliance-focused coordination and documentation process.

 

Appointed supports appointed representatives by coordinating licensed professionals, facilitating listing agent referrals, and maintaining clear, court-ready documentation. All decisions, approvals, and authority remain with the fiduciary and their counsel.

No. Our services are provided as part of the normal real estate transaction. There is no separate or added estate fee.

The court-appointed representative, trustee, or professional fiduciary selects the listing agent.


Appointed supports this process by identifying experienced local agents, coordinating introductions, and facilitating the execution of the listing agreement at the direction of the fiduciary and counsel.


If a preferred agent is already identified, Appointed will coordinate directly with that agent to assist with documentation and reporting.

Approved vendors are paid for completed services, subject to fiduciary authorization. Appointed and the listing agent are compensated only if and when a property sale successfully closes, in accordance with the listing agreement and applicable approvals.

Most services performed by independent third-party vendors are paid through escrow at closing.

We combine real estate expertise with structured documentation and reporting designed to support fiduciary and attorney oversight.

 

Documents, vendor activity, and estate-related payments are organized within the Property Activity Report (PAR), creating a clear, transparent record intended to assist court review — all for the same cost as a standard sale.

Let’s Simplify Your Estate Sale

From contract to close, Appointed assists with transaction coordination, documentation, and transparent reporting, all included within the standard real estate commission.