Sarah Pounders, Savannah Probate Real Estate Specialist helping heirs with inherited homes

Hi, I’m Sarah Pounders —

As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist and full-time REALTOR® with Engel & Völkers Savannah, I’ve helped more than 150 families sell their homes — many of them during complex and emotional times.

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How I Can Help You

  • Cleanouts & Donations

    Coordinate cleanouts and donation pickups so you don’t have to.

  • Repair & Maintenance Guidance

    Identify which repairs are worth addressing and manage trusted vendors.

  • Home Valuation & Pricing

    Provide a professional, local market valuation to set the right listing price. Access to verified cash buyers who will purchase your home AS-IS.

  • Multiple Heirs & Communication

    Keep all parties informed and help navigate shared decisions with ease.

  • Probate Timeline Support

    Work within legal timelines and ensure you’re prepared for each step.

  • Trusted Local Connections

    Connect you with reputable attorneys, contractors, and estate professionals.

Client Success Stories

  • Probate Home Sold in Southbridge Community in Savannah, GA

    December 2025 | Client in New Jersey

    Helped estate’s personal representative prepare the home for sale with organizing and cleaning.  Managed repair estimates once going under contract and helped clean out home before closing. Sold home in less than 3 months. 

  • Probate Home Sold on Wilmington Island in Savannah, GA

    November 2025 | Client in Savannah

    Helped secure a quick and easy off market sale for the personal representative who was living in the home.  Helped personal representative move out and sell home in less than 1 month, AS IS.

  • November 2024 | Client in Brunswick, GA

    Helped personal representative renovate entire townhome with paint, flooring and small repairs.  Navigated aggressive reverse mortgage company and sold property within 34 days.

  • Probate Home Sold in Talahi Island, GA

    July 2024 I Client in Texas

    Facilitated moving company and moving day. Deep clean, junk removal and car liquidation. Sold for $32,000 over asking AS-IS.

  • Probate Home sold in Wilmington Island, GA

    April 2024 I Client in Savannah

    Deep clean and minor clean out along with pressure wash and lawn care. Sold for $15,000 over asking AS-IS.

  • Probate home sold in Baldwin Park, Savannah

    August 2023 I Client in Atlanta, GA

    Full clean out and successfully sold this home and 5 other properties for client.

  • Probate home sold in Savannah

    November 2022 | Client in California

    Performed a full clean out and minor repairs. Received 11 offers and sold for $40,000 over list price.

  • Probate Home Sold in Savannah, GA

    January 2020 | Client in Nashville, TN

    Helped personal representative clean out home and carriage house.  Facilitated minor repairs and sold for full price.

 Probate Home Sale FAQs

  • As a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist, I help personal representatives and heirs sell inherited homes in Savannah and surrounding areas. I handle everything from cleanouts and repairs to pricing, marketing, and navigating probate timelines.

  • Selling a home in probate requires court authorization and specific steps based on the estate. In Georgia, some homes can be sold during the probate process, while others must wait for approval. I’ll work closely with your attorney to ensure everything is legally compliant and done in the correct order.

  • I’ve helped many families with multiple heirs. I keep communication open, make sure all parties are informed, and help manage the sale with transparency and professionalism.

Additional Answers to Commonly Asked Questions

Hear from Past Clients:

  • "I highly recommend Sarah Pounders — she’s the best real estate agent I’ve ever worked with! She helped us sell my mother’s distressed home in Savannah for the highest price possible. Sarah is incredibly resourceful, responsive, organized, and professional. She also has a network of trusted vendors, from handymen and cleanout crews to estate sale professionals and landscaping teams. If there's a challenge with a probate or estate property, Sarah has a solution."

    - Gina, Savannah, GA

  • "My parents' Savannah home meant a great deal to them — they renovated it themselves and lived there for decades. I did my best to clear it out, but it became clear the task was too overwhelming to handle alone. Sarah stepped in and managed the probate home sale with both care and precision. She not only coordinated the logistics but made sure that nothing sentimental was lost along the way. Her compassion made a difficult process feel manageable.”

    - Roz, Atlanta, GA

  • "Sarah’s knowledge of the Savannah real estate market was invaluable in helping us sell our grandfather’s probate home. She was diligent, professional, and efficient throughout the process—handling everything from property matters to paperwork with ease. We truly appreciated her quick communication and her ability to move things forward during a very emotional time.”

    - Kathy, Texas

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