17 episodes

Welcome to the Probate Fox podcast!
This show is for real estate investors, brokers, and agents who want to accelerate their income growth and create financial freedom through probate without sacrificing time with family and friends. Learn from Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas as he shares his 20 years of “in the trenches” probate real estate experience to help you not only grow your business but also help vulnerable families who are lost in the probate process.

The Probate Fox Podcast Ernie Vargas

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Welcome to the Probate Fox podcast!
This show is for real estate investors, brokers, and agents who want to accelerate their income growth and create financial freedom through probate without sacrificing time with family and friends. Learn from Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas as he shares his 20 years of “in the trenches” probate real estate experience to help you not only grow your business but also help vulnerable families who are lost in the probate process.

    Probate Lessons from London

    Probate Lessons from London

    In this episode, you’ll discover what Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas learned about probate and inherited real estate on his trip to England – the birthplace of probate law.
    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    ·      Probatefox.com
    ·      Ernie’s free probate training
     
    Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

    • 13 min
    Building Relationships That Last A Lifetime

    Building Relationships That Last A Lifetime

    So many people just focus on making money in real estate, they miss out on the bigger picture of helping people in need. The beautiful thing about probate is you are blessed to be able to do both!
     
    In episode #17, host Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas shares how he has created lifelong friends by helping families stuck in probate’s tangled web. And those relationships have turned into opportunities to buy and list properties for their family and friends.
     
    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
    [02:25] The market may have shifted but it is still filled with motivated sellers if you know where to look for them [05:53] How to develop strategic relationships with the right people [08:20] Setting yourself up for probate success in the new year [10:11] Will wholesalers survive the market shift?  
    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    ProbateFox.com Ernie’s free probate training  
    Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

    • 15 min
    My Motown Probate

    My Motown Probate

    Contrary to what most people think, it’s not just average and ordinary people who end up in probate. The rich and famous fail to plan as much as the rest of us. Notable celebrities such as Prince, Aretha Franklin, Michael Jackson, Amy Winehouse, and Sonny Bono all had their estates end up in probate after their deaths.
     
    In episode #16, host Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas talks about his experience working with one of the legends of Motown on a complicated probate along with how to market to attorneys and what you can do with the personal property of probates.
     
    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
    [01:30] Ernie’s probate connection to Motown [06:30] Closing the deal by being a good listener [08:50] How to stand apart from everyone else when marketing to attorneys [16:50] Other than selling the house, what other services can a real estate agent offer people going through probate [19:18] How you can profit from the personal property in an estate [21:50] Creating strategic partnerships with attorneys  
    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    ProbateFox.com Ernie’s free probate training  
    Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

    • 28 min
    The Greatest Gift You Can Give

    The Greatest Gift You Can Give

    The financial freedom you create when you become a probate real estate specialist allows you to do pretty much whatever your heart desires. But when it comes to those you love, the greatest gifts are those that money can’t buy.
     
    In episode #13, host Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas shares how he gave his daughter something worth way more than what you can buy in a store or online.
     
    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
    [01:45] How you can give the greatest gift possible. [04:10] What’s the difference between probate and inherited leads. [09:30] How to open a conversation with probate leads vs inherited leads [12:44] What is the tried and true best way to market to your leads/ [18:00] What’s the best schedule to use with direct mail. [25:15] Do the proceeds from the sale of a probate house belong to the personal representative.  
    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    probatefox.com Ernie’s free probate training  
    Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

    • 34 min
    Probates and Agents and Lawyers, Oh My!

    Probates and Agents and Lawyers, Oh My!

    As a probate real estate specialist, the last thing you want to do is force the seller to do something they clearly do not want to do. But how can you give them what they want and still make money on the deal?
     
    In episode #13, host Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas explains what to do if they are not interested in selling directly to you. And he also takes a deep dive into marketing to probate attorneys.
     
    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
    [01:06] What to do when the personal representative wants to list but you are not a listing agent. [03:45] How to profit by being a hybrid probate investor/broker. [05:30] Don’t be a probate one-trick pony. [06:32] The low down on offering commission splits to listing agents. [09:15] Ernie explains how to market to probate attorneys.  
    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    ProbateFox.com Ernie’s free probate training  
    Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review!
     

    • 18 min
    Why Do Old Probate Leads Age Like Wine

    Why Do Old Probate Leads Age Like Wine

    In real estate, speed is essential. Getting to the seller first can be the difference between a six-figure payday and ending up empty-handed. But that doesn’t mean you should throw those old leads away.
     
    In episode #16, host Ernie “The Probate Fox” Vargas explains not just why old probate leads are so valuable, but also exactly what you need to do to turn them into a profit.
     
    IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
    [01:02] What is happening in the probate market at this moment. [02:34] Should you be calling your old probate leads? [04:45] How I bought a house after the seller said they were not ready to sell. [07:53] How list maintenance can turn your old probate leads into gold. [09:05] Can you cold call probate leads before you mail to them. [12:30] Which name on a probate file should you contact first. [15:45] Can you put a property under contract before the probate is closed. [19:00] What can you do before someone has been assigned as executor.  
    LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
    ProbateFox.com Ernie’s free probate training  
    Thanks so much for joining me this week. Want to subscribe to The Probate Fox Podcast? Have some feedback you’d like to share? Connect with us on Apple Podcasts and leave a review!

    • 27 min

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