Michael Alves

My mother died unexpectedly in the San Diego area and I live in the Bay Area. After interviewing five real estate agents, three of whom specialize in probate properties, I chose to work with Michael. His personal experience with his own family’s probate issues, his compassion and understanding, his reduced agent fees, how he includes a deep clean of the home and more are just a few reasons I chose him. One of the main reasons I chose Michael was because of his communication style. I never felt pressured or talked down to, like I did with some of the other probate specialists. Michael is very practical and was all about meeting my timeline and goals for selling the property. My mother was a true hoarder. The estate sale company Michael recommended could begin the set up and the sale as soon as family friends and I finished going through the house room by room, taking care of certain valuables, important papers and family photos. That company took care of donations of items sold and Michael’s team took care of final trash out, minor repairs, carpet cleaning and deep cleaning. Within three days of putting the home on the market (during the holidays, no less), we had a fair market offer and closed escrow in three weeks. Once the estate sale was completed, I returned home and Michael managed all other details related to selling the house. I highly recommend Michael as a probate specialist who will help to ease your stress and not add to it during a very emotional and difficult period.