Property AssessmentFor attorneys and fiduciaries in Southern California
Paula Aragone's personal opinion on one specific estate, trust, probate or conservatorship property: its condition, a realistic price range as is and prepared for market, and a timeline. No cost, no obligation, and Paula follows up within one business day.
One Property, Reviewed by Paula
You send the address and what you know about the property. Paula reviews the home itself, its condition and the recent sales around it, then gives you her own opinion of where it sits in today's market.
It is built for the conversations that come before a sale: with the court, the beneficiaries, the family or your client.
- Property ReviewCondition, layout, lot and anything that will shape a buyer's view of the home.
- As Is RangeA realistic price range if the property sells in its current condition.
- Prepared RangeA realistic price range if it is cleared, repaired or staged before it is listed.
- TimelineAn estimate of how long preparation and a sale are likely to take on each path.
- Confidential CallFifteen minutes with Paula to walk through the numbers and your questions.
From Address to Assessment
Four steps, and nothing is listed, signed or committed along the way.
Share the Property
Send the address, the ZIP code, the case type and what you know about the condition. A few details are enough to start.
Paula Reviews It
Paula reviews the property and the recent sales around it, the same way she prices a home she is preparing to list.
You Receive the Ranges
A realistic price range as is and another prepared for market, plus a timeline estimate for each path.
A 15 Minute Call
A short, confidential call with Paula to walk through the assessment and answer your questions.
Decisions That Need a Number First
An assessment is most useful before anyone commits to a path.
Paula has advised on estate, trust, probate and conservatorship sales for 23 years, and she knows which questions come up before a sale is approved.
Court or Beneficiary Timelines
When a court, a trust instrument or a group of beneficiaries expects a plan, a realistic range and a timeline give everyone the same starting point.
As Is or Prepared for Market
Two ranges side by side show what preparation could be worth before any money is spent, so the choice rests on numbers rather than guesses.
An Estate With No Funds for Repairs
When the estate cannot pay for preparation up front, ask about our VIP Program and how it can help get the home ready for market.
A Broker Opinion, Not an Appraisal
The assessment is Paula's professional opinion as a licensed real estate agent. It is not an appraisal, and it does not replace one where the court, a lender or a tax filing calls for a licensed appraiser.
It is not legal or tax advice either. Questions about the estate, the trust or the proceeding belong with the attorney or the fiduciary advising on the case.
Need the market around an address rather than an opinion on the property itself? The Property Market Report covers the surrounding area, within one business day.
Questions Attorneys Ask
Is the property assessment an appraisal?
No. It is a broker opinion from Paula Aragone, based on her review of the property and the recent sales around it. It is not an appraisal, and it does not replace one where the court, a lender or a tax filing calls for a licensed appraiser.
What does the assessment include?
A review of the property and its condition, a realistic price range as is and another prepared for market, an estimate of the timeline for each path, and a 15 minute confidential call with Paula to walk through it.
Is there a cost or an obligation?
No. The assessment is free, and requesting it does not commit you, your client or the estate to listing the property with us.
How quickly will Paula follow up?
Paula follows up personally within one business day of receiving your request.
Which properties and areas do you cover?
Estate, trust, probate and conservatorship properties in Orange County or anywhere in Southern California.
How is this different from the Property Market Report?
The Property Market Report covers the area around a property: recent sales, prices and trends nearby. The Property Assessment covers the property itself, with Paula's opinion of its condition, its price range as is and prepared, and its timeline. If you are not sure which one you need, request the assessment and Paula will tell you on the call.
Does Paula give legal or tax advice?
No. Paula gives a real estate opinion on the property. Questions about the estate, the trust or the court proceeding belong with the attorney or the fiduciary advising on the case, and Paula works alongside them.
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Tell Us About the Property
Free, with no obligation, and Paula follows up within one business day. Prefer to talk it through first? Call Paula directly or write to [email protected].
Paula Aragone, CEO/Realtor®, Aragone & Associates at First Team Real Estate. DRE #01364746. The property assessment is a broker opinion and is not an appraisal. If your property is already listed with a broker, this is not a solicitation.