Sarah Pounders, Certified Probate Specialist and licensed REALTOR® with Engel & Völkers Savannah

Hi, I’m Sarah Pounders. As a licensed REALTOR® with Engel & Volkers Savannah and Certified Probate Specialist, I help estate executors and families — oftentimes living out of state — navigate the probate home sale process with clarity, care, and local expertise.

Compassionate Guidance for Selling Probate Property in Savannah, GA

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From Probate to Sold: Guidance Every Step of the Way

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    Cleanouts & Donations

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

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    Repair & Maintenance Guidance

    Identify which repairs are worth addressing and manage trusted vendors.

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    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.

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    Multiple Heirs & Communication

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

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    Probate Timeline Support

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

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    Trusted Local Connections

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

Your 5-Step Probate Home Sale Process

1

Confirm Legal Authority

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Secure & Evaluate the Property

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Prepare & List the Home

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Manage Offers & Court Requirements

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Close & Distribute Sale Proceeds

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Out of state, but in the know.

Living outside the Savannah area doesn't mean the probate process has to be difficult. I'll be your local eyes and ears, helping you coordinate everything from afar. Using my trusted network of local professionals, we'll get your home sale-ready — without you having to be here.

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Client Success Stories

  • 123B Hope Lane

    June 2026 I Multiple Heirs in Alabama and Conneticut

    Worked with multiple heirs to clean out the home and coordinate repairs. Listed the home in May 2026 and went under contract in 5 days with an all cash buyer.

  • 2107 Hawthorne Street

    June 2026 I Local Client in Savannah

    Worked with personal representative to prepare the home for a quick sale. Went under contract with an all cash buyer within 30 days.

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  • 110 Blackshell Road

    May 2026 | Client in Virginia

    Sold As-Is off market to an all-cash buyer. Closed in 2 weeks.

  • Probate home sold near Daffin Park in Savannah, GA

    February 2026 | Client in South Carolina

    Court ordered sale which required court approval of contract. Helped personal representative get the highest and best price for home with deferred maintenance and navigated court’s requirements and approval.

  • 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

    May 2022 | 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.

  • Probate home sold in Savannah, GA

    October 2021 | 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 near Kensington Park 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 Guidance On Your Time

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 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.

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What Families are Saying

  • “From the very beginning, Sarah stood out to me because of her working knowledge with Probate Matters in selling a house. She has exceptional communication, attention to details and creative problem-solving. She consistently delivered on her promises, met every deadline and went above and beyond by working with me in selling my Mother's house that had been "bogged down"with Probate Matters. She handled unexpected challenges with ease, calm and humor. Her positive attitude made my experience so much better. The best part of this was I feel like I made a true friend with Sarah upon meeting and working with Sarah.”

    - Reba, Savannah, GA

  • "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

Whether you're serving as an estate executor or helping manage a loved one's estate, I’m here to help you understand your options & navigate the probate home sale process with clarity and care.

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