The Agent
Tania Ivey Real Estate Group Inc
A team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Bethesda Office: 10319 Westlake Drive, Suite 459, Bethesda, MD 20817
Tysons Corner Office: 8075 Leesburg Pike, Suite 720, Tysons, VA 22182
(301) 660-6272
About Marc Cormier,
Best Probate Real Estate Agent
in Maryland
Marc Cormier has spent over 27 years in Maryland real estate. For a large part of that career, the work has centered on one specific situation: helping personal representatives sell a property that belonged to someone who has passed away.
If you are searching for the best probate real estate agent in Maryland, here is what that actually means in practice. It is not a title anyone hands out. It is an agent who has handled enough estate sales to know where they usually go wrong, who understands Orphans' Court procedure county by county, and who can walk a personal representative through the process without the runaround. That is the work Marc does.
Probate real estate is not the same as a normal home sale. There is court authority to secure, deadlines tied to the estate rather than the market, family members who may not agree on next steps, and a property that often needs attention before it can be shown to a buyer. Marc works this process specifically, not as a side specialty tacked onto a general practice.
Marc holds the Probate Specialist designation and the SRES (Seniors Real Estate Specialist) certification, and is affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty.
Who Marc Works With
Personal representatives, executors, administrators, and heirs across Maryland
Personal representatives, executors, administrators, and heirs across Maryland, at every stage of the probate process. Some have already retained an attorney and know exactly what they need. Others are early in the process and still figuring out what comes next. Both situations are common, and neither requires you to have all the answers before reaching out.
This includes executors who live out of state and are managing a Maryland property from a distance, families dealing with a home that has sat vacant, and personal representatives who need to move quickly because of holding costs, county violations, or estate deadlines.
- Personal representatives and executors
- Administrators and estate heirs
- Out-of-state executors managing a Maryland property
- Families dealing with a vacant home
- Those needing to move quickly due to holding costs or deadlines
What the Work Covers
Full-service probate real estate support
Getting the property ready for market, or evaluating whether a cash offer makes more sense given its condition and timeline.
Coordinating with estate attorneys and title companies on the documentation a probate sale requires.
Basic property maintenance while the estate is in process, including lawn care and snow removal, to keep the home presentable and avoid county violations.
Pricing the property realistically based on its actual condition, not sentimental value.
Working directly with out-of-state personal representatives through phone, email, and remote signing where Maryland allows it.
Navigating court approval and probate sale requirements specific to each Maryland jurisdiction.
Coverage Area
Serving all 24 Maryland jurisdictions
Families searching for the best probate real estate agent near them in Maryland will find Marc works across all 24 of the state's jurisdictions, the 23 counties and Baltimore City. Probate procedure varies by county in small but meaningful ways, including which court handles Orphans' Court matters, and that local knowledge is part of what the work requires.
Service Area
Maryland, Virginia & Washington DC
Licensed in Maryland (License #620443), servicing all 23 counties plus Baltimore City, Northern Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Schedule a ConsultationCredentials & Certifications
Marc's Professional Designations & Achievements
Seniors Real Estate Specialist
Certified Divorce Real Estate Expert
Certified Distressed Property Expert
Certified International Property Specialist
Residential Construction Certified
Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist
Top 1% of Realtors Nationwide
Top Producers — Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
Servicing Washington DC, Virginia & Maryland
Get in Touch
Contact Marc directly
Phone
(301) 660-6272Maryland Probate Process & Timelines
For a walkthrough of the Maryland probate process and timelines, visit MDProbate.com.
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To review cash offer options for an estate property with no obligation, visit EstateInProbate.com.
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Every Personal Representative needs a clear, defensible picture of the estate's most valuable asset before making decisions. The Probate Value Analysis™ gives you eight essential data points in one free consultation, with no obligation.
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How the Probate Value Analysis™ Helps You Make Informed Decisions
As Personal Representative, you carry a fiduciary duty to protect the value of the estate. Every decision you make about the property, whether to sell as-is, make repairs, or list on the open market, has financial consequences for the heirs and beneficiaries.
The Probate Value Analysis™ is designed to give you the complete picture before you commit to any path. Instead of guessing at the numbers or relying on a single data point, you get eight specific, actionable data points that cover every angle of the property's value and market position.
The analysis gives you a valuation you can present to the Orphans' Court and the Register of Wills with confidence, backed by a real in-person inspection and market data.
By comparing as-is value against after-improvement value, you can make an informed choice about whether repairs or staging will generate a strong return for the estate.
The analysis helps you explain the recommended strategy to all beneficiaries clearly, with documented reasoning they can understand and trust.
Making the right decision the first time saves months of court delays and prevents the property from sitting vacant, losing value while the estate carries holding costs.
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Marc Cormier provides this analysis as part of a free, no-obligation consultation. You get the full picture before you decide anything.