PROBATE AND TRUST HELP

Living out of state, I needed somebody who knew the California probate ropes and the unique challenges that would be encountered. Kim and her team excelled in making this sale happen. Experience with the probate process would have been welcome enough, but she also had the right contacts to get things done, and get them done quickly and effortlessly. By the time I had thought of a potential roadblock, she already had solutions lined up. I am particularly appreciative of the frequency and quality of the regular progress contact points. She even delivered timely, brief but effective videos on what to expect next and how it should be handled. Due to the expertise and diligence of Kim and her team, my trips from Arizona were absolutely minimized. Believe me, she knows what she’s doing. Thank you, Kim and Horizon Real Estate!

Working with Kim Ward and Ashlie Rivera at Horizon Real Estate was hands-down the best decision I could have made. As a successor trustee, I was balancing quite a lot at once—managing the estate, coordinating a housing transition for a family member, and deciding how to prep the family home for sale. From day one, Kim and Ashlie brought incredible clarity, empathy, and professionalism to the process.

What I appreciated most was their realistic and strategic approach. Kim has an incredible pulse on the local market—she didn't price the house too high, nor did she price it too low. When I first met her, she told me exactly what she believed the home would ultimately sell for, and her prediction hit the mark perfectly. On top of that, she maintained weekly check-ins at a minimum, staying in even closer contact as the deal progressed so I was always completely in the loop.

During property prep, Kim and Ashlie guided me on smart improvements that would actually yield a return, while respectfully advising against unnecessary expenses. They coordinated repairs, new carpet, clean-out, staging, and professional photography, making an overwhelming list of tasks feel completely seamless. Most importantly, they honored our timeline and treated our family with deep respect throughout the entire process.

When our first buyer began making unreasonable demands, Kim recognized that they were an investor looking to squeeze us for a deal rather than a serious homebuyer. Kim wisely advised us to cancel escrow and put the property back on the market rather than settling. I trusted her guidance, and it paid off completely—we quickly went back into escrow with traditional buyers and secured a full asking price offer!

Even through complex escrow hurdles—including inspections, negotiating repair credits, transfers for two solar lease agreements, and title requirements—Kim and Ashlie handled every detail behind the scenes with poise and skill. They protected the value of the estate, helped me make thoughtful decisions, and secured a very fair price for the home. I am deeply grateful for their support and cannot recommend Kim, Ashlie, and the Horizon team highly enough to anyone navigating an estate or trust sale.

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