Somebody’s house, at the end of a day. That’s what this is.
What I can do for your client
Four things, available now.
Step-up basis valuation
A written opinion of the home’s market value as of the date of death — the figure a step-up basis calculation and trust accounting need. Back to you within 48 hours, at no charge.
A broker’s opinion of value, not a certified appraisal — I’m not a licensed appraiser. Where a formal appraisal is called for, I can refer appraisers who do that work.
Net-proceeds estimate before a dollar is spent
What the house is likely to net after preparation, carrying costs and sale costs — before anything is committed. It gives a trustee a number they can justify to beneficiaries.
The house, handled
Clean-out, estate sale, repairs, staging, photography and marketing — coordinated by one person, using vendors I have worked with for years. Progress photos go to family members who are out of town.
Mandarin-speaking service
All of the above in Chinese, for families in China and Taiwan and for Chinese-speaking heirs here. Documents explained, calls taken at their hours.
How a referral works
Three steps, and none of them are yours to manage.
01
You introduce us
By phone, by email, or through the form below. Whatever is least work for you.
02
I contact your client within 24 hours
And you see the plan before anything begins.
03
You stay informed
Copied on milestones, if your client agrees — and a one-page summary at closing.
Your client stays your client.
For your clients
Things you can hand to a family.
Written to be given away — plain language, one page, no branding exercise.
Palo Alto Trust Sale Report
One page, four times a year: what trust and estate properties in Palo Alto actually sold for, what preparation returned, and what did not. Written for advisors, not for sellers.
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Four emails a year. Nothing else, no list sharing, unsubscribe in one click.
Situations I handle often
None of these are unusual here.
Successor-trustee sales
Probate and court-confirmed sales
Out-of-state and overseas heirs
Prop 19 decisions
Divorce sales needing a neutral agent
Homes with a lifetime of belongings inside
Deferred maintenance
16 years · 170+ homes sold · Top 0.1% of U.S. REALTORS® by sales volume (RealTrends Verified, 2025) · English & 中文