Kathleen it is amazing a Buyer would pay that much over asking.  I would imagine those houses did not appraise for much more than the asking price, so these Buyers must of had a lot of their own money to make up the difference.

Well, I'm gob-smacked by your crazy market, Kathleen! While I spend a lot of time explaining to people that we really don't have lots of "deals" just because a property is an estate or foreclousre or short sale... we certainly don't see this kind of activity!

I have always been amazed at California prices but I guess it is all relative Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist 

Holy guacamole, Kathleen! 

My mind immediately went to the fact that your clients HAVE to trust you - completely. I cannot imagine having to tell a client, "If you want this house, you're going to have to pay over $800K more than the seller is asking!" 

Good to know myths vs reality in Santa Clara County Probabe homes. You certainly are the one to call, Kathleen.

I remember hearing you speak about probate and it prompted me to create a beneficiary deed for my home, which should allow it to transfer smoothly rather than have to be stuck in probate, correct?

There are quite a few months going around from what I hear. Thanks for the clarification and the education. :)

Kathleen, I would say this is inspiration personified almost or rather that you are inspiration personified with this post!