One of the first questions an executor or trustee asks is, “What will it cost to get this property ready for market—and what’s really necessary?”

This Property Prep & Cost Menu gives you a practical, Bay Area–based overview of common tasks and typical price ranges so you can talk numbers with beneficiaries before committing the estate to any work.

What the menu includes
– Line‑item descriptions for common services: trash‑out, cleaning, landscaping, paint, flooring touch‑ups, minor repairs, staging, and basic inspections.
– Typical low / mid / high cost ranges for an average estate home, based on recent files.
– Notes on which items usually move the needle on sale price, and which are primarily cosmetic.
– Space for you or your staff to add vendor names, actual quotes, and final approved budgets.

It’s not a bid or a contract—it’s a conversation tool. Use it to set expectations early and avoid surprises when it’s time to sign a listing agreement and go to market.