The four numbers that matter
Every recommendation should account for:
- Likely sale price in current condition
- Likely sale price after the proposed work
- Total preparation and carrying costs
- Added time and execution risk before closing
Prepare only where buyers will pay
Safety, access, cleanliness, deferred maintenance, and presentation usually deserve attention before cosmetic reinvention.
Any pre-sale funding or concierge option is subject to separate eligibility, written terms, vendor availability, and estate approval.
Give the Personal Representative a defensible choice
The final recommendation documents assumptions and tradeoffs so the estate can review the decision with its attorney, beneficiaries, and financial advisors.