The Agent
Tania Ivey Real Estate Group Inc
A team of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Maryland Office: 10400 Old Georgetown Road, Suite 3C, Bethesda, MD 20814
Virginia Office: 8075 Leesburg Pike, Suite 720, Tysons, VA 22182
Office: (301) 660-6272 ext. 711
About Marc Cormier,
Best Probate Real Estate Agent
in Maryland
Probate real estate services throughout Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia, with a primary focus on Montgomery County, Maryland.
Marc Cormier is a Probate and Estate REALTOR® serving Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. With 27+ years of real estate experience, Marc helps personal representatives, executors, heirs, and families prepare and sell inherited and probate real estate.
Marc specializes in probate and estate home sales, inherited properties, and homes that need clean-out, repairs, or preparation before sale. His team can handle as much or as little as needed, from securing the property and clean-out to repairs, painting, landscaping, staging, marketing, and selling the home. For smaller projects, we may be able to advance payment for all or part of the work; for other projects, payment arrangements are reviewed case by case and must be agreed upon before work begins.
Marc Cormier serves Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Howard County, Maryland; Washington, D.C.; and Arlington, Fairfax, and Loudoun counties in Northern Virginia. He is affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty.
Marc also handles downsizing and senior moves, divorce-related sales, foreclosure situations, and traditional home sales beyond estates and inheritances.
Case Study
A Reported Case: The Estate of Eileen H. E, Washington, DC
$190,000 – $235,000
Reported cash offers before renovation
~$70,000
Renovation and staging
$473,500
Reported sale price after preparation
When the heirs inherited their mother's home in Washington, DC, cash buyers offered between $190,000 and $235,000 as-is. Instead of taking the fast cash offer, the estate invested roughly $70,000 in renovation and staging. The home sold for $473,500.
These are owner-reported figures from one published case, not audited results. The reported net after commissions and renovation was $371,788; the comparison with a gross cash offer is not a like-for-like net benefit calculation, and outcomes vary by property.
See how we evaluate your property's optionsWho 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. For Montgomery County-specific probate guidance, see selling an inherited house in Montgomery County and choosing a probate Realtor.
- 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
Office
(301) 660-6272 ext. 711Maryland Probate Process & Timelines
For a walkthrough of the Maryland probate process and timelines, visit MDProbate.com.
Visit MDProbate.comCash Offer for an Estate Property
To review cash offer options for an estate property with no obligation, visit EstateInProbate.com.
Visit EstateInProbate.comFree Probate Value Analysis
Get Your Free Probate Value Analysis™: Know What the Estate Is Worth
Get Your Free Probate Value Analysis
Understand what your inherited home may be worth, what repairs could cost, and which selling option may leave the estate with the most money. The Probate Value Analysis™ gives you eight essential data points in one free consultation, with no obligation.
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Legal Disclaimer
This article is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, financial, or real estate advice. Every estate situation is unique. We strongly encourage you to work with qualified professionals, including a probate attorney, CPA, and experienced real estate broker, before making any decisions related to inherited property. Marc Cormier is a licensed real estate professional, not an attorney, CPA, or financial advisor.
For Personal Representatives
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.
Compare an agent's opinion of current market value, potential preparation costs, and estimated sale proceeds to help the family evaluate its options. This market analysis is not an independent appraisal or a guarantee of court acceptance. Your estate attorney or CPA can advise when a qualified appraisal is needed.
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.
Get Your Free Probate Value Analysis™
Understand what your inherited home may be worth, what repairs could cost, and which selling option may leave the estate with the most money. Marc Cormier provides this analysis as part of a free, no-obligation consultation. You get the full picture before you decide anything.
