How It Works
How It Works — A Calm, Clear Path Forward.
Six steps. No pressure, no commitment until you're ready.
- Step 01
Confidential conversation
15 minutes by phone or video.A 15-minute call to listen to your situation, answer your first questions, and see whether it makes sense to keep talking.
What happensYou share what's going on — at whatever level of detail feels right.
What you bringWhat you bring: a few minutes and a willingness to talk.
What Richard doesRichard listens, takes notes, and asks clarifying questions. No sales script.
- Step 02
Property valuation
Within a few business days of the conversation.A clear-eyed look at what the property is worth — market value, as-is value, and what an investor might offer.
What happensRichard reviews public records, comparable sales, and condition details.
What you bringIf you can share access or interior photos, the valuation gets sharper.
What Richard doesYou receive a written summary with three numbers: market, as-is, investor range.
- Step 03
Your options laid out
Same week as the valuation.A plain-language summary of the paths that fit your situation — including paths that don't involve selling.
What happensRichard walks you through each option: pros, typical timeline, what it requires.
What you bringYou ask questions. You take the summary home if that helps.
What Richard doesHe coordinates with your attorney or CPA when the conversation needs their input.
- Step 04
You decide
Whenever you're ready.No commitment, no deadline pressure. The decision stays with you and your family.
What happensYou think it over. You talk it through with whoever matters.
What you bringYou can pause, restart, or change direction at any point.
What Richard doesRichard stays available for follow-up questions without an agenda.
- Step 05
Coordination
Weeks to a few months, depending on the path.Once you choose a path, Richard coordinates the moving pieces — cleanout, repairs, attorney, CPA, title, lender.
What happensVendors are scheduled, documents gathered, communication centralized.
What you bringYou don't have to chase contractors or remember who has which form.
What Richard doesHe runs point — you see progress without managing it.
- Step 06
Closing
Scheduled once all conditions are met.The transaction completes — typically with the attorney handling the legal closing while Richard is present to support.
What happensDocuments signed, proceeds distributed, keys handed over.
What you bringYou receive copies of everything and a clear summary at the end.
What Richard doesHe stays available for post-closing questions.