The Court of King's Bench issues the grant that lets an executor deal with the property, and in Saskatchewan a straightforward application typically moves in a matter of weeks once the paperwork is complete, and takes considerably longer if the estate is contested. A property can usually be listed and even placed under offer while the grant is still in process, provided the purchase agreement carries a condition tied to receiving it.
The Canada Revenue Agency treats the date of death as a deemed disposition at fair market value, so a documented valuation from around that date matters for the estate's tax return as well as for pricing the eventual sale, and it is worth getting that valuation early rather than waiting until the grant arrives. The estate's own legal fee for the transfer through Information Services Corporation runs roughly $800 to $1,500, separate from the probate application.
Joel's hand-reviewed valuation supports both the estate's paperwork and the eventual listing price, and he is used to coordinating with executors, lawyers and family members who are working through the sale on different schedules.
Get your hand-reviewed valuation from Joel Dyck.