About Me

Washington Probate Real Estate serves executors and families across King, Snohomish, Skagit, Whatcom, and Island Counties. Led by broker Rob Calkins, the firm helps clients sell probate and inherited homes with care, precision, and integrity.

I’m Rob Calkins, a real estate broker specializing in probate real estate. My path into this business wasn’t traditional. Before becoming a broker, I owned a landscaping company, and I first became interested in real estate while looking to buy a duplex. A friend who was an agent encouraged me to get licensed, and what started by chance has grown into a career I’ve built over the last 13 years.

Over time, I discovered a true calling in probate real estate. After helping a few executors, I realized how meaningful it was to support families through one of life’s most difficult and complex moments. That turning point shaped my focus and gave me the opportunity to make a real difference by ensuring estates are handled with care and professionalism.

My approach is compassionate, detail-oriented, and centered on communication. Executors often live out of town, which makes regular updates and clear guidance essential. Clients tell me they valued most how they were always kept informed, never left wondering what was happening, and could trust that every step was handled with integrity. My commitment is to make the process as smooth as possible while protecting both the estate and the family’s peace of mind.

About My Business

I built my business with one clear mission: to serve clients differently than the average real estate agent. My focus is not on chasing volume, but on delivering precision, expertise, and true advocacy for the people I represent.

What sets my work apart?

Commitment to Service – Every client I work with receives my full attention and guidance. From strategic pricing to negotiation to navigating probate complexities, I focus on protecting value and making the process as smooth as possible.

No Gimmicks, Just Results – I don’t rely on shortcuts or one-size-fits-all marketing. Instead, I prioritize real relationships, clear communication, and proven strategies that ensure estates are handled with care and properties sell for their best value.

At Realty One Group Orca, I represent my clients with an uncompromising commitment to their best interests, ensuring every transaction is handled with professionalism, transparency, and integrity.

My Expertise in Probate Real Estate

Probate real estate sales require a level of precision and experience that most agents don’t have. Unlike a typical real estate transaction, selling an inherited property often involves:

✔ Legal Considerations & Court Approvals – Navigating the probate process, working alongside attorneys, and ensuring every step is handled correctly.

✔ Occupied Properties & Family Dynamics – Addressing situations where heirs, tenants, or others are living in the property and need a structured plan for transition.

✔ Maximizing Market Value – Many estates consider selling “off market” to an investor for convenience, but I emphasize that full market exposure is the only way to determine the true value of a property. This can be done with a property in any condition.

✔ Avoiding Costly Delays & Pitfalls – The probate process can be slow, but I help my clients move quickly and efficiently in the real estate selling process, preventing issues like foreclosure, mounting maintenance & holding costs, or legal disputes.

I’ve helped countless executors, administrators, and estate representatives successfully navigate the complexities of selling inherited properties. Whether it’s an outdated home that needs work, a property tangled in legal red tape, or a high-value estate that requires strategic positioning, I provide custom solutions that protect the fiduciary interests of the estate and deliver top-dollar results.

But here is the thing, I really want to stress. If real estate is an asset in the estate that needs to be liquidated, it is absolutely crucial to get it sold to bring closure to the estate. Doing this quickly, profitably, and cleanly is absolutely imperative. Choose an expert and avoid complicated and costly delays.

If you need expert guidance on selling a probate property in Washington, let’s talk.

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