This Pauma Valley home carried a quiet kind of beauty. Original adobe siding, a corner lot across from the country club, and mountain views once you passed through the gates of its private community. The trustee lived out of state and needed a clean, seamless close, so the agent turned to ReSolve.

The buyer pool was limited, but the right match was closer than expected. By reaching out to someone who had recently purchased nearby, our team built a new relationship that quickly turned into a deal. What sealed it was presenting several exit strategies: renovate and resell, clean and relist, hold as a rental, or keep it as a retreat. With those options in front of him, the buyer chose to make it a family vacation home.

Here is what this deal delivered:

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• A smooth trust sale handled for an out-of-state trustee
  
  
• Several exit strategies mapped out, giving the buyer confidence to choose the best fit
  
  
• A profitable assignment for ReSolve
  
  
• A brand-new buyer relationship that has already led to repeat business
  
  

This was more than a trust sale. It showed how the right approach can reveal a property’s potential, connect it with the right buyer, and create relationships that last.

That is ReSolve.

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Probate sales are among the toughest transactions in real estate. They come with legal hurdles, family dynamics, and years of backlogged paperwork. This one was no exception. The property had been tied up in court for two years before it even reached our team.

The home itself was vacant and in serious disrepair. Foundation issues, a failing roof, outdated plumbing, and windows all needed attention. Yet it sat on a desirable canyon lot with strong potential once renovated. Adding to the pressure, a loan payoff was coming due, and the seller risked foreclosure if the property did not close quickly. Traditional MLS listing was not an option.

Our acquisitions team worked closely with a trusted agent who leaned on ReSolve’s probate expertise to guide the process.. Together, we built renovation budgets, net sheets, and comps to provide clarity for the family and the court. Probate requires patience, but it also requires empathy. Multiple family members were involved, and emotions ran high. Our role was to support the agent, provide the data, and bring a calm, fact-based approach until the court process cleared the way.

Once escrow opened, it was delayed by three months. Through that period, we kept investors informed, and when the time came, we placed the deal with a long-standing cash buyer who trusted our numbers and could perform without hesitation. Because probates cannot be assigned, we executed a double close to ensure compliance and keep the transaction clean.

From there, the turnaround was impressive. The investor completed a full renovation in three months and sold the home in less than 30 days, even as the market was trending downward.

Here is what this deal delivered:

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• Relief for the seller, who avoided foreclosure and walked away with financial stability
  
  
• Double commission for the agent, who stayed committed through years of work
  
  
• A profitable exit for the investor, with repeat business that has continued since this transaction
  
  

This was the kind of probate deal most avoid. What made it work was expertise, discretion, and relationships. We supported the agent, earned the seller’s trust, and placed it with an investor who could perform.

That is ReSolve.

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Most of our pipeline comes through agents. This one did not.
A homeowner was referred directly to ReSolve and made it clear from the start: she wanted the sale kept private, off-market, and handled with complete discretion.

Our acquisitions team stepped in quickly, spending the time to walk the home, gather valuation details, and build trust in person. That connection was the key. She put her confidence in ReSolve to manage the sale quietly and seamlessly.

Instead of listing broadly or chasing the highest possible price, we honored that trust. We structured a private cash contract with no commissions, then handed it to dispo to move forward.

From there, we leaned into an existing investor relationship. This buyer had closed with us before, knew our numbers, and trusted our process. On the strength of that relationship, he wrote a non-contingent, sight-unseen offer, which is rare in this business.

Escrow opened and closed in just 14 days. The investor walked in with options:

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• Quick clean-up and relist for a ~$100K margin
  
  
• Full renovation with interior, exterior, and pool upgrades for closer to $200-300K
  
  

The result was not about blasting the market. It was about relationships on both sides. A seller who valued privacy. An investor who trusted our process. And a team that delivered a fast, discreet close with multiple paths to profit.

That is ReSolve.

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