How quickly can you start?
In most cases we can do an initial phone consultation within a day or two, and a first on-site visit within the same week. If the property is occupied, vacant, or mid-storm-repair, we adjust the assessment scope accordingly. There's no obligation after the first visit — you'll have a clear picture of what's involved and what we'd recommend, and you decide whether to move forward.
Do you only work with estates, or any seller?
We work with any seller, but our approach is built for transitions — estates, inherited property, downsizing, out-of-state owners, snowbird sales, post-storm sales, and similar situations where coordination is the hard part. A straightforward in-town move where the owner is living in the home and ready to list is well-served by a traditional agent; we're built for the more complicated cases.
What's the difference between using you and a typical listing agent?
A typical listing agent prices the home, markets it, and negotiates the contract — and most of the work outside of that (cleanouts, repairs, scheduling, family coordination) is left to the seller or referred out as a separate cost. We treat that coordination work as part of the engagement. For a family managing a sale from out of state, the difference is the difference between coordinating a dozen vendors yourself and having one local contact who handles it.
Do you charge separately for the coordination services?
No. Our coordination work — vendor management, cleanout logistics, repair oversight, communication, attorney and CPA referrals — is part of how we represent you, paid through the standard real estate commission at closing. Terms are agreed up front in writing. Third-party costs (attorney fees, repairs, CPA filings, etc.) are billed by those providers directly.
What areas of Florida do you cover?
All of Southwest Florida — Sarasota down through Naples, including Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs, Punta Gorda, and Port Charlotte. If your property is outside that footprint, we'll tell you and, where we can, refer you to someone we'd trust with it.
Can you handle a sale if I can't travel to Florida?
Yes. Most of our clients never come to Florida during the sale. We physically manage the property side here, and closings can be handled by mail-away or remote online notarization where eligible. Coming down is a choice some sellers make for closure, not a requirement we put on you.
What if the property needs significant repairs or storm damage work?
We assess the condition in person, walk through your insurance position, and lay out three honest paths: sell as-is to a cash buyer (faster, lower price), make targeted repairs (moderate effort, better price), or full restoration (most work, top of market). We'll show you the math so the choice is yours, not ours.
