What to Do With the Things Nobody Wants When Clearing a Parent’s House

An item-by-item guide for Silicon Valley families: china, furniture, pianos, papers, photos, hazardous waste, and medications, plus how to handle the guilt of letting go.

The 90-Day Senior Move Plan: Selling Your Silicon Valley Home and Moving Without the Chaos

A realistic 90-day plan for older homeowners selling and moving: deciding, securing the next home, sorting, moving, preparing the house, and selling, plus what to…

Working with an Estate Sale Company in the Bay Area before Selling your Home

When it comes time to sell your long-time Bay Area home, downsizing and decluttering can feel like monumental tasks. For many homeowners, partnering with an…

Selling a Very Full or Hoarded House in Silicon Valley

How to sell a heavily filled home in Silicon Valley with care: safety, specialized cleanup, finding important papers, sell as-is vs. clear first, and disclosures.

Bay Area Estate Sales: A Complete Do-It-Yourself Guide For Families

Key takeawaysRunning a Bay Area estate sale yourself is possible, but it’s a real project—not a weekend task. Success depends on planning, pricing, staging, and…

Santa Cruz Probate REALTOR®

Are you looking for an experienced Santa Cruz probate REALTOR®? When a person passes away, their estate (including real estate) may need to pass through the probate process.…