A potential seller reached out about listing a probate property in San Jose. On paper, it looked promising: a well-located home in a highly sought-after neighborhood and the kind of listing that could have been a smooth sale in a hot market. The initial phone call started normally enough, but red flags started to appear. The caller was abrupt, interrupted constantly, and dismissed my questions about the property's condition and the family's timeline. He insisted on an inflated listing price far above market value, required unlawful terms (like excluding certain people from being shown the property or refusing required disclosures). The more I listened, my head knew, "This is not a good fit." My gut, which I refer to as my second brain, knew it too.  The second brain is the brain that ki... 12/06/2025