Probate deal using hard money

[Justin Hayden]

Hi Everyone,

My grandparents passed away 23 hours apart with no will from COVID-19.My step-grandmother died last, so in VA her family was entitled to her estate.

1. I have two questions. If I were to purchase my grandparents house from my grandmother’s estate do I need a realtor to write up a contract, or would a intent to purchase agreement be sufficient?

2. I plan on using hard money to fix the property and hold it as a rental. Since I will be technically paying in cash will the a realtor be required? My grandmothers family will be using a probate attorney to review my offer.. they want to cut down on all fees. I don’t have a problem using a realtor. I just wanted to know if it was a must.

Thanks in advance!