28 Years Experience
Kristina Jarczyk
Real People. Real Situations. Real Results.
Inherited a home in Illinois and not sure where to begin? I'll help you take the next right step, one decision at a time.
Steady guidance for the hardest kind of home sale.
For 28 years, I've helped families across Chicagoland buy and sell homes, from simple sales to complicated ones. Today I focus on the situations most agents shy away from: inherited and estate properties.
As a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®), I'm trained to guide older adults and their families through later-life moves. I know what it's like to walk into a home filled with someone's whole life. My job is to take the real-estate weight off your shoulders, work alongside your attorney, and help your family reach a result you feel good about.
- Experience28 years
- DesignationSRES® – Seniors Real Estate Specialist®
- RecognitionRE/MAX 100% Club
- FeaturedFive Star Professional, Chicago Magazine
Real People. Real Situations. Real Results.
You just became responsible for a house you never planned on.
You were named executor. You may be grieving. Now there's a home full of belongings, a stack of mail, and a probate process nobody explained to you.
- ?Where do I start, and what can I do before probate is settled?
- ?Who pays the taxes, utilities and insurance while the house sits empty?
- ?Should we clean it out, fix it up, or sell it as-is?
- ?How do I keep my family on the same page?
You don't have to figure this out alone. That's exactly where I come in.
From “where do I begin?” to closing day.
Inherited Home Sales
A clear plan for selling a home you inherited, priced right, timed with probate, and handled with care.
- Honest market value and options
- Sell as-is or prepare for top dollar
- A timeline that fits your estate
Executor Support
First-time executor? I'll walk you through the real-estate side step by step while you handle everything else.
- I coordinate with your probate attorney
- The property stays secure and maintained
- One point of contact for the whole family
Clean-Out & Prep Help
A house full of belongings is overwhelming. I connect you with trusted local pros so you're not doing it alone.
- Estate sale and clean-out partners
- Repair and cleaning referrals
- Less stress for out-of-town family
Your clients are in steady hands.
A referral is a reflection on you. I treat your client's family with patience and respect, follow the estate's timeline, and keep you updated so you never have to chase me down.
- Works with executors, administrators and heirs
- Sale timed to the estate's court process
- Regular updates for you and the family
Refer a Client
Four simple steps. No pressure.
- 1
A calm first conversation
Tell me what you've inherited and where things stand. No cost and no obligation.
- 2
Walk the home and make a plan
We look at condition, value and options, and build a timeline around your probate process.
- 3
Prepare and list
Clean-out, repairs if they make sense, and marketing that reaches the right buyers.
- 4
Close with confidence
I coordinate with your attorney and title company so closing day is the easy part.
Real People. Real Situations. Real Results.
Give your members a roadmap before they need one.
Kristina brings 28 years of real situations to chambers and business groups, with a practical, reassuring talk on what to do when a family inherits a home in Illinois.
- Chambers of commerce
- Lunch & learns
- Networking breakfasts
- Professional groups
Ideal audiences
First-Time Illinois Executors & Heirs
People who've just been handed responsibility for a loved one's home and need to know where to begin.
Adult Children of Aging Parents
Business owners and professionals who want to plan ahead so their family isn't caught off guard later.
Professionals Who Serve Families
Estate attorneys, financial advisors, CPAs and insurance agents whose clients will one day inherit property.
Attendees walk away knowing:
The first steps to take after inheriting a home
What to secure, who to call, and what not to touch in the first 30 days.
How probate and the home sale fit together in Illinois
A plain-English look at the timeline, the executor's role, and where the real-estate pieces land.
The costly mistakes families make, and how to avoid them
From vacant-home insurance to pricing and family disagreements, the pitfalls that cost time and money.
Don't just take my word for it.
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Executors often ask
Can I sell the house before probate is finished?
It depends on your authority from the court. I work with your attorney so the sale happens at the right point in the process.
Do I have to empty the house first?
Not always. We'll talk through selling as-is versus clearing it out, and I can connect you with clean-out help.
I live out of state. Can you still help?
Yes. I can be your eyes and ears on the property and keep you updated every step of the way.
What does it cost to talk with you?
Nothing. The first conversation is free and there's no obligation.
Proudly serving Chicagoland.
Five counties, 28 years of local knowledge, and a network of trusted pros in each one.
- DuPage County
- Cook County
- Will County
- Kendall County
- Kane County