SOLD As-Is
75 Duckpond Dr N, Wantagh, NY
Inherited Property Sale4 Out of State SiblingsSold As-Is No Cleanout Required
$370,000
Wantagh, NY Trust & Estate Properties
Selling an Inherited, Probate, Trust or Estate Property in Wantagh, NY? Your Local Team Is Right Down the Road.
Whether you live around the corner or out of state, settling a Wantagh estate takes preparation, probate coordination, cleanout, and attention to every detail to prevent unnecessary delays or issues. Dan Adams and The Empire Team are based right here in Wantagh and handle all of it, hands on from cleanout to closing, keeping you the seller updated every step of the way.
1,051 homes sold over 23 years
$600M+ in lifetime sales volume
147 Five-Star Google/Zillow Reviews
Based in Wantagh since 2003
1,051
Homes Sold In 23 Years, Since 2003
$600M+
In Lifetime Sales Volume
147 Five-Star
Google/Zillow Reviews
Trust & Estate
Property Specialist
Wantagh Is Our Home Base
We Don’t Just Sell in Wantagh. We’re From Here.
Wantagh calls itself the Gateway to Jones Beach, and for the families who live here it is far more than a place you drive through on the way to the water. It is a tight-knit, generational community wrapped around Twin Lakes Preserve, Cedar Creek Park, and the marina at Wantagh Park, served by a school district whose five schools have all been named New York State Schools of Excellence and federal Blue Ribbon Schools.
That local knowledge matters when you are settling an estate. The value of an inherited home here depends on the block, the school zone, and the condition of a house that may not have been updated in decades. We have sold across Wantagh’s neighborhoods for more than twenty years, so when we walk a property we already know what buyers in that pocket of town will pay and what is worth doing before the listing goes live.
Wantagh neighborhoods we know and sell in:
- Wantagh Woods
- Twin Lakes
- Forest Lake
- Forest City
- Mandalay
- North Wantagh
The Estate Reality
Settling a Wantagh Estate Has Moving Parts. We Handle Them.
Whether you are nearby or hundreds of miles away, an estate sale comes with steps an ordinary sale does not. These are the obstacles we take off your plate.
New York Probate & Surrogate’s Court
An estate sale in New York moves through Nassau County Surrogate’s Court, with timelines and approvals that have to line up before a closing can happen. We coordinate the listing around that process, working alongside your attorney, so nothing stalls.
A Vacant Home That Costs Money Monthly
Taxes, insurance, and utilities keep running while the estate is settled, and an empty Wantagh house is exposed to weather, break-ins, and burst pipes. Every month of delay is real money out of the estate.
Decades of Belongings to Clear
Sorting, donating, and removing a lifetime of possessions is overwhelming, especially when the family is spread out and no one lives close enough to handle it in person.
Local Upkeep and Access
Someone has to meet the contractor, let the inspector in, keep the lawn cut, and make sure the house is secure. Being a block north of the tracks means we are minutes away.
Multiple Heirs in Different States
Keeping several heirs and an estate attorney aligned across state lines is its own job. We give everyone one clear point of contact and consistent updates.
Pricing a Home That Hasn’t Sold in 50 Years
Many Wantagh estates are long-held family homes. We know what they are worth as-is and what a few targeted improvements could add, so you do not leave money on the table or over-invest.
This is exactly the situation The Empire Team was built for. Since 2003 we have guided Wantagh families through inherited and estate sales, handling the local legwork, coordinating with your attorney and the court’s timeline, and keeping every heir informed. You do not have to figure it out alone, and you do not have to be here to get it done.
Proof on the Ground
Recently Sold in Wantagh
These are our own Wantagh sales, not a generic MLS feed. Real homes, real results, right here in town.
Sold in 45 Days
2107 Spruce St, Wantagh, NY
Trust Property SaleOut of State TrusteeMinor Renovations Increased Sale Price
$485,000
Sold & Closed 60 Days
305 Twin Ln S, Wantagh, NY
Inherited PropertyOut of State SellerCoordinated Cleanout and Tag Sale
$610,000
SOLD AS-IS 1 Week
3226 Cherrywood Dr, Wantagh, NY
Probate Property SaleInherited with 2 TrusteesOut of State Sellers Never Needed to Come to Long Island
$576,000
SOLD – In Contract in 2 Weeks
32 Wayside Ln, Wantagh, NY
Estate Property SaleHelped Clear Title IssuesAntiques Appraised, Moved & Sold for Trust
$380,000
SOLD in 3 Days
3015 Post Ave, Wantagh, NY
Out of State SellersTrust Property SaleCoordinated Cleanout & Seller Closed From Out of State
$750,000
Our Comprehensive Estate Services
Everything Handled, From Cleanout to Closing
One local team covering every piece of the estate sale for Wantagh families, so you can manage it all from your kitchen table, wherever that is.
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Full-Service Cleanouts
We coordinate junk removal and donations, help you keep what matters, and leave the home broom-clean and sale-ready. You decide what stays; we handle the rest on the ground.
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100% Remote Management
Digital document signing, regular security and condition checks, and photo and video updates throughout. You see everything without setting foot in Wantagh.
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Flexible Selling Strategies
An immediate, as-is cash buyout when speed matters most, or a full open-market listing to chase top dollar. We lay out both with real numbers so the estate chooses with clear eyes.
The Process
A Seamless Sale in Three Steps
Clear, predictable, and built so you never have to travel for any of it.
Free Consultation & Property Evaluation
A call, a video walkthrough, or an in-person visit since we are local. We learn your situation, the estate’s timeline, and the home’s condition, then give you an honest read on value. No obligation.
Tailored Estate Action Plan
A clear plan: cleanout scope, what to repair or skip, pricing strategy, and the selling path, cash buyout or open market, that best fits your goals and the court’s timeline.
Remote, Stress-Free Closing
Sign everything digitally. We coordinate with your attorney, the title company, and every vendor, and keep you and every heir updated through to proceeds in hand.
Your Local Point of Contact
You Work Directly With Dan, Start to Finish
Dan Adams is the team leader of The Empire Team at eXp Realty and a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker based in Wantagh, NY. Since 2003, Dan has sold 1,051 homes ($600M+) across Long Island’s South Shore, including Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Massapequa, Merrick, Levittown, East Meadow, Nassau County, and Western Suffolk County. Clients always work directly with Dan from strategy through closing, with hands-on guidance throughout the process.
Dan focuses on listing homes, inherited properties, and trust and estate property sales. He helps executors, administrators, out-of-state owners, and families handle the details that come with selling a home, including cleanout, repairs, pricing, marketing, showings, negotiation, and closing coordination, and he keeps out-of-state family members updated at every step.
- Team leader of The Empire Team at eXp Realty, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker
- Based in Wantagh, with 1,051 homes sold and $600M+ in lifetime sales volume, Over 23 Years Locally since 2003
- Specialist in inherited, probate, trust, and estate properties
- Also licensed in Florida, for the many heirs and executors who live down south
— Dan Adams, The Empire Team at eXp Realty
What Families Say
Trusted by Wantagh Families and Out-of-State Sellers Alike
Over the past 35 years my wife and I have bought and sold 12 homes. Dan by far was the best realtor we have ever worked with. All realtors say they care, but few truly do in the way that Dan does. We sold my wife’s parent’s house from 1000 miles away. Helping to sell a house full of keepsakes and furniture that had been collected over 57 years was at first overwhelming. Dan made a very difficult process of selling and emptying a house so much less stressful than it could have been. We were able to sleep easy knowing Dan was working for us, taking care of even the smallest details. Dan is not only a great realtor, but a really good person.
Audrey TestermanWantagh Seller for Mom’s Estate
“We found Dan to be highly qualified, knowledgeable, and willing to take on our property with all the work…I selected Dan Adams after a long search and interview process of local Realtors. As sellers located in California and Vermont, finding a qualified Realtor on Long Island, who has similar standards as I, a Real Estate Appraiser, was of the utmost importance. We found Dan to be highly qualified, knowledgeable, and willing to take on our property with all the work which was needed to get the property into the sellable condition and deal with sellers located in 2 states. Dan did an excellent job, in a timely manner, and I would highly recommend him for your real estate needs”
David GreenbergMultiple Out-of-State Sellers
Common Questions
Wantagh Inherited & Estate Sale FAQ
Do you really know the Wantagh market?
Yes. We are based in Wantagh, on Park Avenue a block north of the LIRR, and we have sold across Wantagh Woods, Twin Lakes, Forest Lake, Forest City, Mandalay, and North Wantagh for over twenty years. We know how the school district, the parks, and even the specific block affect what an estate home will sell for.
Do I have to be in Wantagh to sell an inherited home here?
No. Selling remotely is one of the most common situations we handle. We are your local presence for everything that has to happen in person, and you sign documents digitally from wherever you live.
I’m the executor or administrator and I live out of state. Can you still help?
Yes. We work with executors, administrators, and trustees regularly, and Dan is also licensed in Florida, which makes it easy to coordinate with heirs who have relocated south. You get one local team handling the Wantagh property while you stay home.
Can I sell the house before probate is finished?
Often the sale is timed to track with the estate’s progress through Nassau County Surrogate’s Court, so closing lines up with the authority to sell. We work alongside your estate attorney to sequence the listing correctly. The legal specifics belong to your attorney; the local sale logistics belong to us.
Should we clean out and make repairs, or sell the home as-is?
It depends on the home and the numbers. We walk the property and give you an honest assessment. Sometimes selling as-is to a cash buyer nets more after time and cost; sometimes light prep pays for itself several times over. We show you both so you are not guessing.
What does it cost to sell an inherited Wantagh home with The Empire Team?
Costs depend on the property, its condition, and the path you choose. The simplest next step is a short call, and Dan will walk you through the numbers specific to your home. Call or text 516-729-8288.
Dan Adams is a Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker, not an attorney. We work alongside your estate’s counsel and never replace legal advice.
Talk to a Local Expert
Hand the Hard Part to a Team That’s Right Here in Wantagh.
You should not have to manage a Wantagh estate sale by yourself, near or far. Let The Empire Team carry the local weight, the cleanout, the coordination, the showings, and the closing, so you can focus on your family. One call starts it.
📞 516-729-8288
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Dan Adams, The Empire Team at eXp Realty
Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker · 3330 Park Ave, Suite 4, Wantagh, NY 11793
Serving Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Merrick, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Levittown, and East Meadow
Mobile: 516-729-8288 · Office: 888-276-0630 Ext.110 · NY Lic# 30AD1000687
Serving Wantagh, Seaford, Bellmore, Merrick, Massapequa, Massapequa Park, Levittown, and East Meadow
Mobile: 516-729-8288 · Office: 888-276-0630 Ext.110 · NY Lic# 30AD1000687