Probate
I am a licensed real estate professional that concentrates his business activity in Probate, Trust and Conservator sales. I understand the process of settling an estate through probate, or by way of family trust. I gained this experience through education, training and personal experience.
I have experienced firsthand the stress that the administration of probate and trust estates can cause. I also have experience dealing with those same issues in my capacity as a real estate agent.
Whether your clients are operating under court approval or under independent powers, I am experienced with both processes. I pride myself on being compassionate and professional, so that when you entrust your client’s affairs to me, you can be assured that they will be taken care of in an open and aboveboard manner. Also, if you do not have a trust and own real estate, you should get one.
Probate
In California, Probate is handled in the California Superior Courts; it is a court procedure that includes transferring a deceased person's assets to the beneficiaries listed in their will, proving the validity of the will; inventorying and appraising the estate property; paying any debts or taxes (including estate taxes); distributing the property as directed by their will or state law if there is no will.
If a loved one passes away, and probate is necessary, the Court will need to appoint someone to manage the estate. "Personal Representative" is the generic legal term used to describe the “Administrator” (if there is no will) or “Executor” (if there is a will) appointed to oversee an estate. The Personal Representative is responsible for administration of the will and for initiating and maintaining communication with beneficiaries of the estate.
The process of probate administration is made substantially easier, and safer, when a California probate lawyer is made part of the process helping to guide your estate through the system. It is good to hire an experienced probate attorney to assist clients with California probate administration and make it as easy as possible to navigate the probate process.
What is Probate?
Probate in California is a court supervised process that is used to wind up a person's legal and financial affairs after death, usually overseen by probate lawyers in California. Probate includes gathering a deceased person's assets, proving the validity of the will; appraising the estate property; paying creditors (including estate taxes); and then distributing the property as directed by will or state law if there is no will.
California probate is the process of determining the rights and obligations of a person’s legal and financial matters after their death. Probate is the way to transfer assets, resolve debts and clear title so the decedent’s assets can get to the rightful heirs. Often, it is a complicated and time-consuming process. For estates larger than $100,000, court supervision is helpful, in order to oversee the process and approve the distributions.
How is a Probate Started in California?
Although any beneficiary or creditor can initiate probate, normally the person named in the will as the Executor starts the process by filing the original will with the court and filing a Petition with the probate court. If there is no will, typically a close relative of the decedent who expects to inherit from the estate will file the Petition.
How is the Executor Chosen?
If the decedent had a will, the person named in the will as the Executor will serve, if eligible. If that person is unable or unwilling to serve as Executor, or if there is no Will, then any interested family member or person can petition the Court to be the administrator of the Estate.
How does the Executor Get Paid?
California law provides that the Executor gets paid according to a compensation schedule, based on a percentage of the assets of the probate estate.
Could I Be Held Personally Liable For Making a Mistake as an Executor?
Being an Executor is a big responsibility. California’s probate code contains pages upon pages of complex legal rules and procedures that an Executor must follow during the probate. Also, there are certain deadlines that an Executor must meet in filing papers with the Court.
If an Executor violates any of these rules, they can be held personally liable for losses to the estate.
What Assets are Subject to Probate?
Assets owned solely in the name of the deceased person are subject to probate. Assets that pass by means of title, such as real estate titled as “Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship,” or bank accounts titled as “Transfer On Death” are not subject to the probate process. Assets that pass by means of a beneficiary designation, such as life insurance or some retirement accounts, are also not subject to probate.
In some situations, however, assets that would otherwise pass by title or beneficiary designation can be subject to the probate process.
How is Distribution of the Estate Handled if there is no Will?
If there is no will or trust, the estate will be distributed according to California probate and intestate laws, which state that a person’s estate will be distributed in the following order:
1. Spouse
2. Children
3. Parents (if you have no children)
4. Siblings (if you have no children or parents)
Does Probate Avoid Estate Taxes?
No. Estate taxes, sometimes referred to as “the death tax” or “the inheritance tax,” need to be paid unless advanced tax planning has been done. The executor of the estate is responsible for making sure all estate taxes are paid. For 2009, estates valued at $3.5 million or less are not subject to estate tax. For 2010, there is currently no estate tax; for 2011, estates valued in excess of $1 are subject to estate tax.
Who is Responsible for Paying Estate Taxes?
Under the Internal Revenue Code, the estate tax is collected from the estate of the deceased. Depending on the terms of the will, the estate tax may be paid from the probate estate only, or also from a living trust, life insurance proceeds, and other assets passing directly to beneficiaries outside the probate estate.
If there is a Will, is there still a Probate?
Many people mistakenly think that by having a will they are avoiding probate. However, just the opposite is true. A will guarantees probate because the purpose of probate is to prove the validity of a will.
How big does your Estate have to be to Require Probate?
Estates that have a gross value of over $100,000 of personal property (cash, stocks, and tangible personal items) normally require probate. However, any estate that includes real property worth more than $20,000 requires probate. These values do not take into account any debts that are owed on the property. There are some ways to avoid probate, including beneficiary designations, jointly held assets, and community property.
Is there a Probate for Small Estates, Less than the Minimum Amounts?
California has a “Small Estate Summary Procedure” which allows a shorter and faster transfer of a decedent’s assets without the time and expense of a formal Probate proceeding. Typically, only estates less than $100,000 can utilize the Small Estate procedure.
What is a Probate Asset?
Assets held in the decedent’s name only are typically assets that will have to go through a probate. Assets that transfer by beneficiary-designation, such as life insurance, annuities, 401k's, and IRA's do not go through the probate, so long as the beneficiary is still alive. There are special provisions for a surviving spouse to avoid formal probate if the spouses held title as community property.
Does a Will Avoid Probate?
No. In fact, having a will guarantees there will be a probate. A will must be probated.
How does Jointly Owned Property fit into Probate? Jointly owned property is also referred to as joint tenancy. Joint tenancy includes a “right of survivorship”, which means when one of the owners dies, the remaining owner automatically becomes the sole owner of the property. Probate is not required in this case. If by chance the death of both owners occur simultaneously, then probate is required.
How long does Probate take?
The length of time of a probate will depend on several factors. It usually takes a minimum of 12 months and can take up to two years or even longer for complex cases.
Testimonials
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Working with Warren was very easy. Warren was great with everything. His expertise in prepping my home for the sale, to the end of the sale, he made things easy for me. Warren was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was easy, quick and successful.
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- Judy L.
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Smooth Easy Selling Experience - Warren was our buyer's agent when we purchased our home in La Mirada, and we decided to go with him when we sold that same house. We had done a fair amount of work to the house, but he pointed out some easy fixes to make before selling the house that were very beneficial. We moved out of state so Warren helped take care of the house while it was on the market. The house ended up looking and showing great, and we ended up with an offer well over list price. Overall we were pleased with the experience!
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- Derek & Emily W.
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Dear Warren & Cathy Lee,
It's our great pleasure to write you and express our thanks for your outstanding (and, of course, successful) effort in selling our La Mirada home. We believed that you were the ideal team to represent us and we were well rewarded for our choice. Without the extraordinary work you put in to ready our house and conduct its sale we could not have moved out of state with the trust we placed in your services. So, thanks so much for all your time, work, persistence, and especially patience, on our behalf. Wonderful job. We’re so grateful to Chris at Impact Escrow, and have cc’d her in this message. We must also commend her awesome work and patience. While we closed on December 8th, it wasn’t until this last week that we felt we could finally exhale. Because we also retired the note on our new home in Las Vegas. At last, no more payments! (except for association fees, gas, water, electricity, sewer, internet, cable, trash pickup, property tax, car insurance, HO insurance, softener salt ……) If you come to Las Vegas, please make time to call us; even better, stop by for a custom tour of our little patch of desert-scape.
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- Claire E.
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Warren was very knowledgeable and patient throughout the entire process. He took the time to point out the positives and the negatives of each home. Really felt like he wanted us to get everything we were looking for and not settle for anything less. It was a great experience and look forward to working with him in the future.
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- Halim K.
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Warren is a dedicated, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly agent. We appreciated his valuable input throughout our home selling process. With Warren's expert guidance, we were able to sell our home quickly and profitably.
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- Kathy B.
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I have been a commercial RE Broker for + 30 years and when it came time to sell my Mom's home, I
saw the need to bring in an expert. Warren provided solid advice and a ton of specific experience in
the residential real estate market. My family was impressed with his input on issues regarding
staging the house for sale, status of the market, pricing expectations and handling of all the paper
work / disclosure forms / escrow documents. Thanks to Warren's efforts, our transactions went very
smooth and the results exceeded our expectations.
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- Michael H.
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Best Realtor Ever .
Warren Nass was the best I don’t think I could have asked for a better realtor! I was nervous about selling my mom’s property! The home needed a lot of work. Warren was so helpful with preparing the property for sale, his negotiation skills were awesome also! I received a great price for the property all do to Warren Nass! I would recommend him any day! Even my mom’s neighbors were highly impressed with him.
Thank Warren
Tammy B
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- Anonymous
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Extraordinary.
Warren and his real estate partner and wife, Cathy Lee represented us in the sale of our La Mirada home.
Their work was outstanding and highly professional. We believed that they were ideal for our needs and we were well rewarded for our choice. Without their extraordinary effort to ready our house and conduct its sale we could not have moved out of state with the trust we placed in their services.
We are grateful for all their time, generosity, persistence, and especially patience, on our behalf. Wonderful job.
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- Glenn Emigh
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Warren helped us market our home to our distinct advantage. We appreciated his attention to
detail to attract the right type of buyer!
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- Mitzi M.
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Simply fantastic! .
Warren is a very knowledgeable professional that listened, provided answers to our questions and offered great suggestions enabling us to maximize the sale of our home! He went above and beyond and would recommend him 100%. He has been our realtor previously and will remain our only realtor!
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- Bartholomew Rodriguez
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Dear Warren Nass,
We would like to thank you for your exceptional service in helping us purchase our home.
Since our first contact with you, you have demonstrated the up most professionalism. You have addressed our concerns and answered our questions with expertise rarely encountered by a real estate professional. One of your best qualities as a person as well as a professional is your ability to truly listen. You have understood our desires and concerns and have found solutions to suggest. To say that your input during this process has been helpful, beneficial and appreciated is an understatement.
Your level of "customer service" is to be commended and truly cannot be spoken highly enough of. You have treated us as though we were your only clients. You have made extraordinary efforts to meet with us when it was convenient for us and have met with us several times on short notice, all with a persistently friendly and professional demeanor.
Your professionalism and rapport have pushed our home buying process along through the persistently occurring challenges that have cropped up. Your rapport with other professionals throughout this process has enabled us to purchase our home with the best possible knowledge, awareness and a much higher level of comfort with the process as well as with the property itself.
As a professional, I feel that the greatest form of appreciation is a referral. Needless to say, you may feel free to use this letter of appreciation in any way you wish. As well, please feel free to refer anyone to us for a personal recommendation.
Lastly, you know where we live so feel free to swing by and say hello the next time you're in the neighborhood, we are glad to now have you as a neighborhood friend.
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- Kyle and Michelle C.
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Warren is a dedicated, knowledgeable, professional, and friendly agent. We appreciated his valuable input throughout our home selling process. With Warren's expert guidance, we were able to sell our home quickly and profitably.
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- Dan and Kathy B.
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Great service, great communication, great sale!
We interviewed a few agents for our listing and right away Warren and his partner, wife Cathy Lee, stood out. They both had amazing energy, came over prepared to the meeting and with their knowledge and confidence, convinced us they would go above and beyond to sell our property. And they did! They helped us prepare the property for listing, helped with yard work, held open houses, helped take out trash cans, and within a week of our listing going live had, multiple offers for us. We were extremely satisfied with our transaction and you will not regret choosing Team Ness for your real estate transaction!
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- S.Yeager
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Thanks for all you did to help my client turn a house into a home for her family. May the entire holiday season bring you to you and yours.
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- Jeanine D. - Keller Williams Realty
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Excellent job.
Warren went above and beyond in guiding and directing the preparation of the house for sale. He get me updated at all times of what was going on and if there were any issues I needed to resolve. All parties are happy with the end results.
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- Estate of Gloria J Morse
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When my mom and I had to sell my brother’s house in La Mirada, I knew just who to turn to. Warren was the first person I thought of. This transaction had so many challenges since my brother was not easily accessible and time was of the essence as the market was declining during that time. Thanks to his utmost professionalism, his network of resources and his creativity we were able to sell the house at a price we didn’t think possible in this market. His calm and confident attitude helped keep my family at ease during a very difficult time. He kept us informed and was always honest with us. Even when he had to deliver not-so-promising news, he always had a solution or an idea on how to get around the issue. Thank you Warren for selling my brother’s house, and for doing so with such grace. You are a true professional.
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- Amy Dorsett-A.
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Warren walked us through every step of the process of selling the family home after a death in the family. He came fully prepared to share his knowledge on the market, what was happening in the neighborhood and answer any questions we had and we had a lot. He shared his opinions and suggestions on what we could do to prepare the house for sale. He spent many hours right besides us with his sleeves rolled up moving things around and helping us clean things up. What he was able to accomplish was absolutely amazing. All throughout the open house/showing process he kept us in the loop and always upbeat. When dealing with Warren we always felt that he listened to us and gave us 110 percent of his time and energy. His easy going personality just gave you that comfortable feeling of dealing with a friend not just a realtor. He is a professional through and through. Warren made a tough situation more pleasurable.
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- Klenk Family Trust
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To Whom It May Concern:
The purchase of a home was the largest investment we were going to undertake so we knew that we needed to align ourselves with the right real estate agent to ensure a successful transaction. This transaction would be slightly more complicated due to the fact that we were selling our home and looking for a new home concurrently.
We interviewed several candidates prior to meeting with Warren Nass. Upon our interview with Warren, we immediately signed a contract with him. We were impressed with his credentials but what sold us was his character. He was honest, straightforward, thorough, articulate and meticulous about every minute detail. We knew that he was going to worry about the particulars so we wouldn’t have to. He was the perfect real estate agent for us!
Warren conducted a thorough market analysis. He explained to us what the prices in our area were and where the analysts believed the market was going. Though no one can predict with certainty which way the housing prices will go in a year, it was reassuring to have a real estate agent who was familiar with the financial analysis of the market. In addition, as the neighborhood specialist, Warren made it his business to study the local conditions and advise us on how much to list our home.
Prior to putting our home on the market, Warren staged our home to stand out. Having Warren was like hiring a professional stager and interior designer. He evaluated each room and made adjustments to ensure that we were using the best use of space and natural light. He created a setting that inspired visitors to visualize themselves residing in our home.
In addition, Warren exercised his excellent marketing abilities to advertise our home. He utilized the internet, newspaper, mailings and open houses strategically to sell our home quickly. During a time when the average number of days on the market was on the rise to approximately 64 days, Warren was able to sell our home within 30 days. Warren navigated us through the complicated escrow process for both homes. With his guidance, the process was seamless and very smooth. We were able to close escrow on both homes within 2 days of each other.
As expected, Warren produced top results. We know that it was because of Warren’s expertise that we were able to receive top dollar. We received 99% of the asking price of our home. This was the highest sales price of our Plan at the time of sale. We were able to purchase our new home for under the asking price due to Warren’s excellent negotiation skills. With our best interests at heart, Warren was very patient during the home searching process. He took the time to get to know us and understand our priorities. With this knowledge, he was able to channel the search more productively.
The process of selling a home and purchasing a new home will always be arduous and stressful because it is the largest expenditure most American households will ever make. However, as a buyer and/or seller you won’t feel lost in the hands of Warren as your real estate agent. We are now lifetime customers and friends of Warren and we recommend him to anyone and everyone. Thank you.
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- Scott & Heidi H.
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"It is with pleasure and great confidence that we put to words our thoughts of the work of Warren Nass. As first time home buyers, Warren far surpassed our expectations with his knowledge and honesty. Warren provided us with a wide array of choices, was patient and virtually eliminated the stress and headaches of such a large purchase.
There were certain houses that we would have considered, however, with Warren's attention to detail and his integrity, he would point out potential problems, small or large, and let us make a decision.
Due to Warren's exemplary work ethic, we have truly found our dream house. Warren is a very talented individual and we highly recommend him to anyone without reservation."
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- Riki and Gayle R.
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We had the best times with Warren selling two of our homes. One in 2003 and the other in 2021.
Seriously, when you meet Warren, you feel you have known him forever. He's very personable and
just comfortable to talk with. We were very successful in making our moves, thanks to Warrens
knowledge of Real Estate. Just felt right. The transition went smoothly. That's why we called him 18
years after selling our first house. We received a great deal extra for our home with other offers. You
feel like moving, give him a call!
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- Bill and Julie A.
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Working with Warren was very easy.
Warren was great with everything. His expertise in prepping my home for the sale, to the end of the sale, he made things easy for me. Warren was professional, knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was easy, quick and successful.
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- Judy Leyn
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We have worked with Warren in the past. He is an excellent realtor very patient and always gets the
job done. He has been a realtor for a long time and as far as we are concerned covers every base.
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- Laurie G.
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WARREN NASS RECOGNIZED FOR INTERNET MARKETING EXCELLENCE
La Mirada, CA - Nationally renowned real estate marketing and technology speaker and REALTOR.com® Vice President, Max Pigman, has presented to Warren Nass of Century 21 Westworld Realty the “Real Estate Online Marketing Award of Excellence”. The Award of Excellence recognizes top agents who consistently provide great marketing services on behalf of their buyers and sellers.
“There are always some real estate agents who distinguish themselves from other agents by doing a little more for their sellers. In particular; when the home they are selling is placed on a well trafficked site such as the 1st ranked REALTOR.com®,1 even simple efforts like having more photos displayed, crafting better descriptions or adding a full motion video, can make a home stand out from competing properties,” says Max Pigman, Vice President of REALTOR.com®.
The excellence award was presented to Warren at a recent real estate marketing and technology seminar that demonstrated cutting edge techniques for leveraging the Internet and technology in real estate marketing.
Warren says, “My seller clients appreciate how I can help bring more attention to the unique selling attributes of a their home and ultimately help attract more qualified buyers. Buyers are also appreciative of a well presented home that has a better description and more ways to learn about the property before arranging an appointment. While it’s certainly an honor to receive this award, I think ultimately it would be a disservice not to make REALTOR.com® and the Internet part of your standard home marketing plan. Some day soon most agents will see it as a must have requirement instead of something special. We’re already seeing that change”
“The extra steps agents like Warren are taking on behalf of their clients is the reason we thought it worthwhile to call out the effort we have seen these agents make online and to recognize them for providing these added value services,” says Mr. Pigman.
REALTOR.com® is just one of the many ways Warren Nass is leveraging recent trends in home buyer online behavior to his clients benefit.
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- Max P. - REALTOR.com
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Dear Warren,
We just want to thank you for all your help in selling our La Mirada house! Your wisdom and professionalism was the key to its selling so quickly. We really appreciate all you did for us.
We moved in on June 12th and loving it - the Four Seasons Community is beautiful, the neighbors are great and our house is the best! We have features we never dreamed of. After many days in a Motel and a 3 week driving trip as far east as Little rock, Arkansas, Ames, Iowa and as far north as Johnstown, Colorado. We were so ready for our own bed in our own house and our own home-cooked food.
We hope things are continuing to go well for you. If you and Cathy Lee are ever by this way do stop and see us!
Thank you again for everything! we have both vehicles in the garage which prove we got rid of a LOT of stuff! Thank you for suggesting ways to de-clutter.
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- Carolyn and Stan P.
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I was a first time home seller. Warren was very thorough, patient, and explained everything that
needed to be done. Went through all the paper work in detail. He was very helpful with every step
and offered to help me on any issues that popped up. He is a very seasoned and knowledgeable
agent and I would highly recommend him to any sellers or buyers.
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- Rachael M.
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Smooth Easy Selling Experience.
Warren was our buyer's agent when we purchased our home in La Mirada, and we decided to go with him when we sold that same house. We had done a fair amount of work to the house, but he pointed out some easy fixes to make before selling the house that were very beneficial. We moved out of state so Warren helped take care of the house while it was on the market. The house ended up looking and showing great, and we ended up with an offer well over list price. Overall we were pleased with the experience!
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- Anonymous
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Warren Nass made our buying experience wonderful .
Warren Nass was amazing to work with. We gave him a detailed list of things we wanted in a new home & he found the perfect house for us. Warren took the time to understand our preferences. Warren was always available for home tours. If we had a question, he had the answer & if he didn't have the answer, he would get back to us right away. The amount of time Warren put into working with us is so appreciated. We also appreciated the communication. We always knew what was going on with the sale of the new home. His professionalism & knowledge for the market was amazing! We really appreciated how Warren went above and beyond to help us during every stage of this process. We will recommend Warren to all our family & friends. We will not hesitate to call Warren on our next purchase. It was a great experience!
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- Tu and Christi Vu
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The best you can find in the area!
When I started my home search, I had no idea what I was getting into. Warren Nass turned what could have been an overwhelming experience into one of the most educational and empowering decisions of my life.
From day one Warren took the time to genuinely understand what I was looking for; not just the square footage and price range, but my lifestyle, my long-term goals, and what kind of community I wanted to be part of. He never pushed me toward something that didn't fit. When properties didn't check the right boxes he said so clearly and moved on, which saved me enormous time and emotional energy.
What sets Warren apart is his strategic thinking. When we found the right property in San Pedro, he didn't just submit a number; he helped me frame the offer in a way that spoke to the seller's situation. Instead of fighting over credits in escrow, he advised me to position the offer as a buyer willing to take on the property as-is, which resonated with the trust sale seller in a way a higher competing offer might not have. That approach worked.
He also fought for me in ways I didn't expect. When the seller's agent called Warren directly about a previous deal falling through on another property I had interest in, he moved immediately and strategically while protecting my position without creating unnecessary friction.
Warren is responsive, honest, and genuinely in your corner. He never made me feel like a transaction. If you're buying in the South Bay or Southern California area, I cannot recommend him highly enough. He helped me find not just a house but a home with real long-term potential; and I'll be working with him again should the time ever call for it.
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- Rudy Arvizu
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Wow, Very knowledgeable, fantastic communication, very professional from start to finish.
Our agent, Warren Nass,
What an amazing experience it was to work with such a knowledgeable realestate professional. Right from the start Warren prepared us for the entire process, walked us thru each step and stayed with us all the way to the very end. Warren was totally invested in our goals and our property, preparing comps, looking at market trends and current inventory, arranging all the appointments and open houses, meeting with us when it was convenient for us, he helped with ideas on how to prepare our home so it showcased all its amenities and curb appeal. Warren even changed out light bulbs so they all matched .... when selling a property, I think details matter and Warren was all about the details.
In the end our home sold for over listing and allot faster than others in the area on the market at that time.
If you're considering purchasing or selling a home, do yourself a favor and make Warren Nass your first call, I promise you won't regret it!!
Thank you, Warren, job well done!!
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- Jill and Jim Ries
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Dear Warren,
I am delighted to congratulate you on achieving the prestigious 2009 CENTURION Producer Award. The CENTURION Award is a symbol of excellence earned by only an elite group of CENTURY 21 Producers. This elite group represents the depth of talent and experience found within the CENTURY 21 System.
You have proven your commitment and dedication to the CENTURY 21 organization over the past year. You have demonstrated exceptional professional standards and dedication to your clients. We salute your accomplishments and pledge to provide continuing support and encouragement to insure your personal and professional success.
On behalf of the entire organization, I commend you for your award winning efforts. Best wishes for another outstanding year.
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- Thomas R. Kunz
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When it comes to selling your home no one presents it better than Warren! He is very in tune and
up to date with what people look for and want to see when buying a house. His expertise in staging
homes inside and out will impress you and really make the difference when presenting your house
to potential buyers. His vision is like no other. Put all your trust in him!
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- James and Mary V.
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Warren's knowledge of real estate market was intuitive.
His responsiveness and communication skills are impeccable.
He is honest, I will use him again when needed, and would highly recommend him.
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- Dan O.
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After my mother passed away warren handled everything for my family and I from beginning to end
flawlessly, we are so glad we had him take care of our family.
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- Hagan Trust
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I had a wonderful experience working with Warren in selling my home. I recently lost my husband and found myself in a situation where I had to make decisions that I usually shared with him. Warren was able to guide me through this process with his vast experience and knowledge in the real estate market. He communicated with me regularly during all aspects of the transaction. He was extremely professional and displayed positive ethical values during this time. He went far above his responsibilities to me, as a client, to assure that I got “the best deal” possible. I will be forever grateful for his compassion and understanding during a time when I was feeling weak and vulnerable, and heart-broken.
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- Judy D.
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Amazing Agent! Came back to sell 15 years after buying from him!
Warren and Cathy Nass are amazing! Fifteen years ago, I bought my condo through them. It was a wonderful experience. Both were upfront, honest, and did their best to make my experience as a buyer comfortable. I told them then, when I was ready to sell, I would reach out. I was so glad I did.
Having an agent you can trust is paramount! During my selling experience, I had emergency surgery, they were on the spot, working with my sister as I was relocating out of state, to ensure my condo would be empty, presentable, and the paperwork was completed. As we went through the selling process, Warren and Cathy were in contact with me. Anytime I had a question, or they needed an answer. The sale went smoothly as it could, with my health issues, and relocation out of state. We were on the market for two days and had our first offer, day three brought a backup offer.
They are the agents, I wish I could bring with me, when I buy a home up here in Washington!
Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart Warren and Cathy, we appreciate you, your expertise, and help!
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- Christine Mislang
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Warren is the most knowledgeable, most work oriented, consistent agent you could ever be lucky
enough to represent you. We have used Warren's services over the last 21 years, whatever the other
agent drops Warren will pick it up and run with it and make sure your deal gets done
EXCELLENT AGENT DON'T ACCEPT 2ND BEST!!!
ONLY WARREN WILL DO!!
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- Robert S.
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Excellent Agent.
Excellent market knowledge, always ready to answer questions. His interior decorating skills resulted to a very successful open house.
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- Roberto Balagot
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Warren was excellent. I’ve worked with him 2 other times, so was confident he was the best man for
the job. We searched for almost a year and put in 12 offers. Warren was patient,
kind,knowledgeable, and jumped through many hoops for us with the seller when we finally got
into escrow. I can honestly say that if it wasn’t for Warren’s expertise and work ethic, the sale on
our home probably wouldn’t have happened. We are in our new home now, and owe him many
thanks. We couldn’t be happier!
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- Amanda P.
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He is great! Warren knows how to sell a house! He helps you out, gives advice, on getting your house ready and sold it in 3 days at Christmas time. Everything went smooth from start to finish. My family thanks you very much for everything!
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- Cheryl G.
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He was great.
Warren knows how to sell a house! He is great. He helps out gives advice on getting your house ready and it sold in 3 day at Christmas time. Everything went smooth from start to finish. My
Family thanks you very much for everything 😁
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- Cheryl Gauthier
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excellent!
warren is very easy to work with and helped me close on my home few days early with no issues. very sharp and intelligent guy. highly recommend warren nass!
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- neil
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"I would like to take this opportunity to state how much we appreciated one of your Real Estate agents, Warren Nass.
We Just recently sold our condo and bought a home through your office in La Mirada. It was always amazing to me that throughout the rigorous process of buying and selling a home, how Warren always paid close attention to every detail of our wants and needs. I know that he had other clients that he was also working with but he continuously made my wife and I feel that we were his first priority. He always kept us well informed during the ordeal and when other agents or personnel involved in our business dealings dropped the ball, Warren was always there to pick it up and keep the process moving forward.
We sold our condo in 4 days and for more than we expected - yet Warren felt we could get our asking price. The home we purchased had 15 other bids besides our own and again, Warren was there with the sellers and their agent and through his people selling and personality skills, he succeeded in putting us in the home of our dreams.
In closing, although this was a business transaction, we feel Warren went above and beyond the call of duty in ALL instances and made my family and myself feel like he was our very own personal agent. He truly is an asset to your organization and we can and WILL recommend Warren Nass wholeheartedly to anyone who is interested in buying or selling a home."
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- Robert and Debra S.
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Exceptional!!
Warren͏ walked us through every step of the process of selling the family home after a death in the family. He came fully prepared to share his knowledge on the market, what was happening in the neighborhood and answer any questions we had and we had a lot. He shared his opinions and suggestions on what we could do to prepare the house for sale. He spent many hours right besides us with his sleeves rolled up moving things around and helping us clean things up. What he was able to accomplish was absolutely amazing. All throughout the open house/showing process he kept us in the loop and always upbeat. When dealing with Warren we always felt that he listened to us and gave us 110 percent of his time and energy. His easy going personality just gave you that comfortable feeling of dealing with a friend not just a realtor. He is a professional through and through. Warren made a tough situation more pleasurable.
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- Terry K.
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Dear Warren,
Words cannot express how grateful I am that I called Sam to get your info. I know that aside from God's divine intervention, you played a HUGE role in us getting our first home. We would love to have you and your wife over once we get settled in. We also have a little something that we think you'll get a kick out of :). Looking forward to getting together. Again - thank you so much for your diligence, your work ethic and most of all your professionalism. You are awesome! Just wanted to say thanks so much. You Rock.
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- Chad & Michelle G.
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Warren and Cathy did an excellent job selling my home. They are kind, professional, and
experienced. I would highly recommend using them to sell your business or home.
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- Teresa S.
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Amazing knowledge and service. Took care of all details.
Very professional in all aspects of our relationship.
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- Anonymous
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Wow, Very knowledgeable, fantastic communication, very professional from start to finish. Our agent, Warren Nass, What an amazing experience it was to work with such a knowledgeable realestate professional. Right from the start Warren prepared us for the entire process, walked us thru each step and stayed with us all the way to the very end. Warren was totally invested in our goals and our property, preparing comps, looking at market trends and current inventory, arranging all the appointments and open houses, meeting with us when it was convenient for us, he helped with ideas on how to prepare our home so it showcased all its amenities and curb appeal. Warren even changed out light bulbs so they all matched .... when selling a property, I think details matter and Warren was all about the details. In the end our home sold for over listing and allot faster than others in the area on the market at that time. If you're considering purchasing or selling a home, do yourself a favor and make Warren Nass your first call, I promise you won't regret it!! Thank you, Warren, job well done!!
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- Jim & Jill R.
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Warren Nass made our buying experience wonderful. Warren was amazing to work with. We gave him a detailed list of things we wanted in a new home & he found the perfect house for us. Warren took the time to understand our preferences. Warren was always available for home tours. If we had a question, he had the answer & if he didn't have the answer, he would get back to us right away. The amount of time Warren put into working with us is so appreciated. We also appreciated the communication. We always knew what was going on with the sale of the new home. His professionalism & knowledge for the market was amazing! We really appreciated how Warren went above and beyond to help us during every stage of this process. We will recommend Warren to all our family & friends. We will not hesitate to call Warren on our next purchase. It was a great experience!
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- Christ V
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With Warren's vast experience in our market. He was able to come in and help stage our home in
order to get us top dollar for our property. Then he worked with us on how to best aquire our future
home and what to look for and what to stay away from. It was a pleasure to work with such an
honest and trust worthy partner. Yes I said partner we felt that Warren always told us the Truth. He
is now a trusted member of our Family. We the Gallop"s highly recommend him and will us him in
the future.
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- Brian G.
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Warren is an extremely knowledgeable agent. This was the second time we used Warren as an
agent. Warren is very detailed oriented. He provided helpful advice that made the sale of our home
smoother. I appreciated his availability when my wife and I had questions. He responded very
quickly to our questions. Because of his efforts and professionalism, we sold our house quickly.
Anyone who is thinking of selling their home or purchasing a home should use Warren as their
agent if they want it done right.
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- Brian & Deanna L.
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