Free Property Valuation for Probate – Make Selling Easy

Selling a probate property isn’t always straightforward. At Insuristic, we often see insurance policies extended again and again because sales take longer than expected — or even fall through completely.

Why does this happen?

• Over-optimistic estate agent valuations that don’t reflect the true market, leading to repeated price drops.
• Properties not suited to the estate agent route, especially if they need redecoration or repairs.
• Stress for executors and administrators, who are under pressure to distribute proceeds but face long delays.

Many people believe that selling at auction means accepting a lower price than you’d achieve with an estate agent. The truth? That’s a myth.

Here’s why auctions can be just as strong — or stronger:

• Competitive bidding can push prices up, sometimes beyond estate agent expectations.
• Serious buyers only – auctions attract investors, developers, and motivated owner-occupiers who are ready to proceed.
• Certainty and speed – when the hammer falls, the sale is binding. There’s no risk of last-minute renegotiations or buyers pulling out.

For probate properties that need work, have quirks, or just don’t fit the traditional market, auctions can actually deliver better outcomes and faster results.

Examples from a recent auction:

This is an outcome we consistently see for probate property, so it is highly likely that you could achieve similar results for the beneficiaries.

To make things easier, we’ve partnered with a probate property specialist to provide a free, no-obligation valuation. It’s designed to:

• Set realistic expectations before you put the property on the market.
• Help you avoid months of frustration and repeated insurance extensions.
• Provide clarity on the best route to sale — whether through an estate agent or an alternative option.

There’s no obligation to use the service. But it can help you demonstrate to beneficiaries that you’ve explored all options — something executors often find reassuring.

And in some cases, auctions even exceed expectations, thanks to strong demand from buyers specifically looking for probate properties.

This free property valuation for probate service is about giving you clarity, choice, and peace of mind — so you can move the estate forward with confidence.

Insuristic is a specialist.  The following pages will help you:

• Probate Property Insurance - Learn about our cover and get a quote
• Property occupied?  You can get specialist cover via our Occupied Probate Property Insurance page.
• If the property has recently become empty, we have written a guide to insuring a property after the death of the owner.
• If you are acting as an exectutor or administrator, it is important that you understand your liabilities, read our:
  • guide to executor home insurance.
  • Executor Insurance Guide.