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Probate & Trust Real Estate | Sonoma County & Redding, CA

Chelsie Runnings is a highly experienced Residential Realtor with Luxe Places International Realty. With a strong commitment to delivering exceptional service and building long-lasting relationships, Chelsie specializes in the sale of properties through Probate Estates or trusts. Chelsie brings a unique blend of legal expertise and real estate knowledge to every transaction.

In Sonoma County, Chelsie leads a dedicated team focused exclusively on Probate, Trust and Inherited Home Sales. Her team possesses a deep local market knowledge and specialized nuances of Sonoma Valley Real Estate. They are committed to providing hands-on, personalized services, ensuring a seamless and successful transaction. When clients work with Chelsie and her team in Sonoma County, they benefit from a cohesive unit, delivering localized strategies and unwavering support.

California Probate

For Probate and Trust real estate sales outside of Sonoma County, Chelsie Runnings Real Estate extends its reach through a carefully curated network of experienced local agents across California. This collaborative model allows the team to provide top-tier probate guidance and in-depth market knowledge in various regions. By partnering with trusted local experts, they ensure that clients throughout California receive specialized support tailored to their specific market, all while maintaining the high standards of integrity and professionalism synonymous with Chelsie Runnings Real Estate.

Chelsie’s mission is to simplify the probate and trust real estate process for families and professionals across Northern California. Chelsie and her Team are committed to ensuring every estate property is sold efficiently, ethically, and with the highest level of service.

The Power of Our Partnership
Together, we offer the best of both worlds:
✅ Probate expertise to ensure a smooth, legally compliant sale.
✅ Local market knowledge to attract the right buyers and maximize value.
✅ Comprehensive marketing that reaches both local and statewide buyers.
✅ A structured, professional approach to selling estate properties with minimal stress for our clients.
This dual-agent model ensures that the probate real estate process is handled professionally, efficiently, and with the highest level of service—giving families and professionals peace of mind while navigating estate sales.

When working with Chelsie, you can expect

  • Expertise to protect clients’ interests
  • Attention to detail for catching potential issues and completing documentation accurately and timely
  • Exceptional communication skills for ensuring all parties are on the same page
  • Negotiation skills for securing favorable terms and achieving clients’ goals
  • Research skills to analyze property values, market trends, and other factors for informed decisions

With Chelsie and her team, you can trust that every aspect of your real estate transaction will be handled with the utmost care and expertise

Meet Chelsie Runnings

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Chelsie Runnings is a Residential Realtor driven by a profound understanding of the true meaning of home. Her unique perspective was forged early in life; while frequent moves defined her childhood, her grandparents’ home remained an unwavering beacon of comfort and stability. The devastating loss of that cherished home in the 2015 Valley Fire ignited a powerful realization within Chelsie: a home is far more than just a structure – it is the very foundation upon which lives are built. This deep-seated conviction propelled her into a career in real estate.

With a robust background as a Paralegal specializing in Probate and Estate Planning, Chelsie cultivated a wealth of experience navigating the intricate legal landscapes surrounding complex life transitions. It was during her tenure as a probate paralegal, Chelsie identified a significant need for real estate professionals who truly understood the complexities of the court system, probate and trust administration process. This insight sparked a new mission, compelling her to bridge that gap and provide the dedicated, knowledgeable guidance that clients truly need during such sensitive times.

Further deepening her understanding of the real estate market, Chelsie embarked on her own investment journey in 2020, strategically acquiring rental properties in Redding, California. This hands-on experience as a real estate investor revealed the immense power and potential within property ownership, reinforcing her commitment to helping clients build their own financial futures through real estate. Beyond her professional pursuits, Chelsie is also a devoted mother. When she steps away from her work, she cherishes time spent with her family, exploring the great outdoors, camping, boating and creating delicious meals in her kitchen.

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Awards and Recognition:

Valley Chamber of Commerce
Impact 100 Sonoma Redwood Empire Active 20-30 #1029
American Heart Association
2019: Most Improved Year-over-Year Sales Award Winner
2020: Top Producer Award Winner
2021: Top Producer Award Winner


Chelsie is a highly competent real estate professional. She’s never one to leave a client waiting. Her communications are always timely and proactive. She always keeps her word and stands by her commitments. She has my unfailing respect and admiration because of her uncompromising fairness and dignity.

David Brown

Full-Service Probate Real Estate Package: Simplifying Your Home Selling Journey

We understand that selling a home while going through probate can be an overwhelming process, filled with emotional and logistical challenges. As your trusted probate real estate specialist, we are committed to providing you with exceptional service and tailored solutions to ease your burden and maximize your selling experience.

Our Full-Service Probate Real Estate Package is an optional offering that provides you with comprehensive support throughout your home selling journey. 

This package is designed to simplify the process, address your unique needs, and ensure a smooth and successful transaction 


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