Expert: Michael McClure - 10/22/2010

Question
Hi Michael,

I am a Realtor in N. California and have a client who wishes to sell her 1975 mobile home to a family member for cash. As I have never done this before, I would like expert advice on how to guide her. She currently lives in a 55+ park and pays space rent but is in escrow on a home. What is the quickest and best way to do this? Does the family member need to be 55+ if my client is still going to be paying for the space rent? Any advice would be welcome.

Thank You

Answer
Hi Angie....the buyer MUST be 55+ and approved by the park management(pick up app. at the office).
This must be done before anything else!
Once the park approval is received, you can simply go to the local HCD office with the title and registration (think auto sale). Of course it would be simplest to have both parties go and sign right on the spot. I always require escrow, but in this case they may not want to spend the $$, but knowing the title is clear always is best.

If your buyer is NOT 55, you may want to see how the park would deal with it...maybe if you buyer is old enough with no children, they may OK it, but they must have proper income and credit.

If you need more, call me or write back...."~ Mike