The Probate Fox Podcast

Probate Lessons from London

In this episode, you’ll discover what Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas learned about probate and inherited real estate on his trip to England – the birthplace of probate law. LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ·      https://probatefox.comProbatefox.com [https://probatefox.com] ·      Ernie’s free probate training [https://probatefaststart.com]   Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

Building Relationships That Last A Lifetime

So many people just focus on making money in real estate, they miss out on the bigger picture of helping people in need. The beautiful thing about probate is you are blessed to be able to do both!   In episode #17, host Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas shares how he has created lifelong friends by helping families stuck in probate’s tangled web. And those relationships have turned into opportunities to buy and list properties for their family and friends.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * [02:25] The market may have shifted but it is still filled with motivated sellers if you know where to look for them * [05:53] How to develop strategic relationships with the right people * [08:20] Setting yourself up for probate success in the new year * [10:11] Will wholesalers survive the market shift?   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * ProbateFox.com [https://probatefox.com] * Ernie’s free probate training [https://probatefox.com/toolkit/]   Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-probate-fox-podcast/id1607348637]

My Motown Probate

Contrary to what most people think, it’s not just average and ordinary people who end up in probate. The rich and famous fail to plan as much as the rest of us. Notable celebrities such as Prince, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, and Sonny Bono all had their estates end up in probate after their deaths.   In episode #16, host Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas talks about his experience working with one of the legends of Motown on a complicated probate along with how to market to attorneys and what you can do with the personal property of probates.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * [01:30] Ernie’s probate connection to Motown * [06:30] Closing the deal by being a good listener * [08:50] How to stand apart from everyone else when marketing to attorneys * [16:50] Other than selling the house, what other services can a real estate agent offer people going through probate * [19:18] How you can profit from the personal property in an estate * [21:50] Creating strategic partnerships with attorneys   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * ProbateFox.com [https://probatefox.com] * Ernie’s free probate training [https://probatefox.com/toolkit/]   Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review! [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-probate-fox-podcast/id1607348637]

The Greatest Gift You Can Give

The financial freedom you create when you become a probate real estate specialist allows you to do pretty much whatever your heart desires. But when it comes to those you love, the greatest gifts are those that money can’t buy.   In episode #13, host Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas shares how he gave his daughter something worth way more than what you can buy in a store or online.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * [01:45] How you can give the greatest gift possible. * [04:10] What’s the difference between probate and inherited leads. * [09:30] How to open a conversation with probate leads vs inherited leads * [12:44] What is the tried and true best way to market to your leads/ * [18:00] What’s the best schedule to use with direct mail. * [25:15] Do the proceeds from the sale of a probate house belong to the personal representative.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * probatefox.com [http://probatefox.com] * Ernie’s free probate training [http://probatefaststart.com]   Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

Probates and Agents and Lawyers, Oh My!

As a probate real estate specialist, the last thing you want to do is force the seller to do something they clearly do not want to do. But how can you give them what they want and still make money on the deal?   In episode #13, host Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas explains what to do if they are not interested in selling directly to you. And he also takes a deep dive into marketing to probate attorneys.   IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: * [01:06] What to do when the personal representative wants to list but you are not a listing agent. * [03:45] How to profit by being a hybrid probate investor/broker. * [05:30] Don’t be a probate one-trick pony. * [06:32] The low down on offering commission splits to listing agents. * [09:15] Ernie explains how to market to probate attorneys.   LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: * ProbateFox.com [http://www.probatefox.com] * Ernie’s free probate training [http://www.probatefaststart.com]   Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review! [ahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-probate-fox-podcast/id1607348637]