Settling an Estate? You Don't Have to Rush, and You Don't Have to Do It Alone.

This Is Rarely Straightforward

There's the property itself. Often an older home that hasn't been on the market in decades, that may need work, and that isn't easy to price from a listing site. There's the estate process, which can involve probate timelines, executor responsibilities, and decisions that need agreement from more than one family member. And underneath all of it, there's grief, which has its own timeline entirely.

I understand all of that. Before real estate, I spent fifteen years as a front-line officer with the Ontario Provincial Police. That career taught me how to be steady for people in hard moments, how to listen carefully, and how to explain things clearly when emotions are running high. It shapes how I handle every estate file.

When to Reach Out

The right time for a first conversation is before you've made any decisions. If you've inherited a property in the Kingston area and aren't sure what to do with it, call me. You don't need a plan yet. In fact, deciding anything before you have an honest read on the property's value, condition, and timing options is the most common mistake families make.

Some situations where I can help: a home that hasn't been listed in many years and may have deferred maintenance. An estate where several beneficiaries need to agree before anything moves forward. A property in probate that can't be listed until legal clearance is in place. Or simply a family that wants clear information before choosing between keeping, renting, or selling.

How I Work With Families

The first step is an honest assessment, not a pitch to list. I'll look at the property, give you a realistic picture of its condition and its value based on recent comparable sales, and explain what the likely timeline looks like given any probate or estate requirements. That conversation happens at your pace, with no pressure to commit to anything. Often it starts with a comparative market analysis, which costs nothing.

When the estate is ready to proceed, I handle the full process personally. Pricing strategy, preparation guidance, listing, showings, offer review, and negotiation. My interior design background helps here too. Small, inexpensive changes to how an older home presents can make a meaningful difference in what it sells for, and I'll tell you honestly which ones are worth doing and which ones aren't.

Throughout, I work directly with executors and family members so everyone has the information they need. The goal is a sale the family can feel good about, not just one that closes fast.

What It Costs

There's no fee for the initial assessment or consultation. If the estate proceeds to a sale, commission works the way it does in a standard Ontario transaction. It's negotiated upfront, explained clearly before anything is signed, and paid from the proceeds of the sale rather than out of pocket. No hidden fees at any stage.