Client Stories
Trusted Estate Support
I was referred to Eric Ziemer by our probate attorney while managing my father’s estate after he passed away. Our situation was particularly challenging because my sister and I live out of the area; I reside in South Florida, while my sister is in Australia. This distance made handling the estate settlement extremely difficult. We needed to figure out how to clear out the home, get it sold, and close on the property, all while living thousands of miles apart. Thankfully, we had a great team of professionals to manage this on our behalf.
Eric and his team took charge of everything for us. He first suggested that we establish a power of attorney so that I could sign on my sister's behalf, which streamlined the process since she was out of the country. This idea saved us a lot of time. Then, he laid out our options for selling the home. Following his recommendations, we agreed to make some repairs and enhance the home’s appeal to secure a better sale price. He connected us with a fantastic estate sale company that inventoried the home's contents and organized an estate sale. We set aside cherished family heirlooms that Eric even shipped to Florida for me. Eric’s wife, Jennifer, chose new flooring and paint colors, and her team of contractors did the work. Once completed, Eric brought in a professional photographer, crafted beautiful marketing materials, and listed the home. He swiftly hosted an open house and managed to secure multiple offers, which was thrilling. We accepted a full-price offer in just the first weekend. We were overjoyed to have the home cleared out, renovated, and under contract in less than six weeks after our initial conversation with Eric.
His attention to detail and proactive communication throughout this process exceeded our expectations. One of the best aspects of this experience was that we never had to travel to Virginia; we felt confident that Eric and his team had our best interests at heart, and we trusted them every step of the way. However, once we were under contract, challenges arose with my sister living abroad. Eric was instrumental in problem-solving ways for my sister to sign, notarize, and ship the closing documents while she traveled in South America. He never once wavered in finding solutions, and we couldn't be happier to have our father’s home SOLD. These estate support stories are a testament to the dedication of Eric and his team in navigating difficult circumstances with compassion and professionalism.
Katie