Stan Cruikshank - Maximizing Probate Home Value

Jared S
Mar 5
2 min read

Updated: Oct 9

Stan lost his cousin who lived in Milwaukie, and when I first called him, he immediately recognized my last name—it turned out he had gone to high school with my father in Oregon City. From then on, Stan and his wife felt like family, which made the experience even more meaningful.

The house, however, was another story. To put it nicely, it needed a lot of work. Knowing this, I encouraged Stan to explore cash offers from rehabbers so he could see what it would look like to walk away without taking on any of the effort. After bringing in multiple investors to tour the property, the best offer we received was $275K—not exactly an ideal outcome.

Stan trusted me to take a different approach put my expertise in maximizing probate home value to use. It was a tall order, but after putting in the necessary work, the transformation was incredible. When we listed the home, it sold in just six days—for $465K. Seeing that result for Stan was incredibly rewarding, and I couldn’t have been happier for him.

"Our experience with Jared was exceptional. From start to finish, he handled every detail with professionalism, knowledge, and care.

The front yard of the property was in very poor shape, and the backyard was even worse. Jared completely transformed the landscaping, turning a neglected space into something beautiful and inviting. His work was meticulous, and the results were truly impressive.

Inside the home, years of smoke had left behind strong odors and discoloration. Jared took care of everything—neutralizing the smells, repainting the entire interior, and

restoring the home to a fresh, clean condition. The difference was night and day.

He also conducted an estate sale for us. The home was filled with my cousin’s belongings, and Jared organized everything with care and respect. He priced items fairly, managed the sale seamlessly, and took a huge burden off our shoulders.

Beyond that, Jared handled every necessary repair—painting, deep cleaning, carpet restoration, and more—all without us having to pay anything upfront.

What stood out the most was how he treated us. Jared was honest, respectful, and made a difficult process feel easy. He went above and beyond our expectations, and we couldn’t be more grateful."