Client Stories
Ms. Langley’s Story:
Ms. Langley lived alone in her two-story home. It had become too much to manage. Her mobility and funds were limited, and she was overwhelmed with the task of moving out and selling the home. With family out of state, she felt very much on her own in this big transition.
How SASH Helped:
SASH provided Ms. Langley with a $25,000 cash advance for immediate needs, and paid for a professional downsizing team to help her move into her new place. The home was emptied, household items sold, and the house was completely renovated and listed for market – all without a single penny out of Ms. Langley’s pocket.
The Home Sale Outcome:
The renovation of Ms. Langley’s home enabled her to sell it far above what it would have been “as-is” and “lived in”. SASH sold her home in 4 days, above the asking price, for $1.3M. Ms. Langley was able to enjoy her new home knowing that SASH was taking care of every detail for her!
The Waldren Family’s Story:
The Waldrens lived for several decades in a quiet lakeside community. When Mrs. Waldren passed away, her husband was in his mid-80s. Their daughter was 90 minutes away. How would they pay for the cleanout of a very packed home, as well as overdue repairs, estate lawyer bills, and the cost to prepare the home for sale?
How SASH Helped:
SASH provided a cash advance to the Waldren family, which gave immediate relief. SASH brought an expert team of downsizers who also managed multiple online auctions, generating funds for the Waldrens. Repairs and cosmetic updates revived the home’s curb appeal, generating immediate interest when it was listed.
The Home Sale Outcome:
SASH sold the Waldren home in 5 days, exceeding expectations by generating higher net proceeds than originally estimated. The Waldren family never had to go back to the house to lift a single box or paintbrush; SASH handled it all! Now Mr. Waldren has ample funds to pay for his care.
The Hutchinson Family’s Story:
Advancing age had made it very difficult for the Hutchinsons to get around in their 4-level, large, American Foursquare home. Due to their fixed income, they had not been able to keep up on maintenance. No family had the time or funds to empty the large home, to pay for repairs, or to pay for their urgent 24-hr care needs. Everyone felt stuck.
How SASH Helped:
The Hutchinsons’ monthly care costs in the adult family home were covered by SASH for the duration of the home sale, relieving much stress for the family. SASH also paid for household items to be sorted and sold, and for vital repairs to be made to the home. The family was able to just focus on caring for their Mom and Dad instead.
The Home Sale Outcome:
SASH staged the Hutchinsons’ home for a beautiful presentation. Multiple offers were made, and it sold in 6 days. Upon seeing the listing, the daughter said: “Everything looks great! I would definitely want to tour that home. Thank you so much for your hard work, and doing what needed to be done so beautifully.”
The Meng Family’s Story:
With Mia Meng’s advancing age, her family knew she needed the safety of a care community. The problem? They lived two states away, and did not have the resources or time to help Mia’s downstairs tenants move out, to prepare the home for market, or to pay for her care. It was overwhelming.
How SASH Helped:
SASH handled every detail, first by managing the tenants’ move-out and the home’s cleanout. SASH provided a cash advance for Mia’s 24-hr care, and covered all the costs and work to prepare the home for market. The result? Mia’s home was sold for almost $2,000,000, in a bidding war that netted the family far more than expected.
What the Meng family said:
“My husband and I used SASH Services to help sell and liquidate my 94-year-old mother's home. Their knowledge about senior care and their needs is unsurpassed. …My mother is now residing comfortably in an Adult Family Home, and we now have funds from the house sale to help take care of her. Our hats are off to them. Thank you.”
The Valencia Family’s Story:
Mrs. Valencia, a widow, was experiencing advancing dementia and needed 24-hr care. Her beloved home was a long drive from family, and it was not ready for market. Available funds were already tied up to cover Mrs. Valencia’s care costs. The family heard about SASH from a trusted source and called us.
How SASH Helped:
The Valencia family never had to go back to the house again. SASH managed every single detail, from the sale of household items, to important repairs and updates, to the listing and sale of the home. SASH also managed a multiple offer bidding war on the home, selling it for a whopping $274,500 over the asking price.
What the Valencia family said:
“The house sold way above the asking price and above similar homes in the area… it sold fast. Rebecca knows what she’s doing and we couldn’t recommend any service more than SASH. We will use them ourselves when it’s our turn to move. We couldn’t be more thrilled.”
The Killibrew Family’s Story:
Mrs. Killibrew passed away at the beginning of the pandemic. Out of work, her daughter didn’t have the funds to cover mortgage payments or to prepare the home for sale. The mortgage fell deeply into arrears, and repair issues were piling up. Mrs. Killebrew’s daughter was referred to SASH by a non-profit organization.
How SASH Helped:
SASH provided a cash advance to Mrs. Killebrew’s daughter to be able to relocate to be near family. The arrears payments were made, taking the home out of foreclosure. A cosmetic renovation of the home made it sparkle again! SASH sold it for $52,500 over the asking price in only 7 days!
What the Killibrew family said:
“I highly recommend SASH … Rebecca and the team have been the best. After I moved out of state, I am still able to count on and trust Rebecca and the whole team. The transparency and knowledge of the whole team is top notch.” ❤️
The Matsui Family’s Story:
Kazuko had enjoyed her tri-level home in a cul-de-sac for many years, but needed the daily care of assisted living. Her family didn’t live in the area, and needed a real estate firm that could handle everything so they could focus on their mother’s care. They also needed the funds to pay for moving, cleanout, and market prep.
How SASH Helped:
SASH hired a professional downsizer to help Kazuko create a peaceful space in her new apartment. Remaining items in the home were sold to create funds. SASH provided cosmetic updates to the home, paying for every penny of the work, and covering Kazuko’s monthly care costs as well.
The Home Sale Outcome:
Benefiting from SASH’s expert market preparation, the home received multiple offers, and sold for $35,500 over the asking price in 6 days. The family was thrilled with SASH’s oversight of every detail, and had the needed funds to pay for Kazuko’s future care.
The Brooks Family’s Story:
The four brothers had grown up in this home, playing in the backyard and attending local schools. But over fifty years had passed, and it was time to sell the family home. The challenge was that no one lived close by to manage the work of emptying the home, preparing it for market, and overseeing the sale.
How SASH Helped:
The four Brooks brothers didn’t have to do anything. Professional downsizers hired by SASH carefully sorted and packed everything, shipping sentimental items to each brother. Following a cosmetic renovation and repairs, the home was listed for market by SASH, and sold for $88,500 over the asking price in 6 days.
What the Brooks family said:
“We were very happy with SASH'S efficiency and results. SASH was able to help us find the sweet spot in this market, spending as much as only necessary to maximize the value of our house.”
The Nishimura Family Story:
Now that the Nishimuras were almost 90 years old, their home was too much to care for. They chose an apartment at a nearby assisted living community, but funds were low until the home was sold. Their home was mostly original, and would have to sell “as-is”. The Nishimuras’ daughter worried that her father would fall in his home.
How SASH Helped:
SASH provided the Nishimuras with a cash advance from the future sale of their home, which would pay for assisted living costs while SASH managed the home sale. SASH also provided modern updates to the home, resulting in a much higher sale price than an “as-is” sale. The Nishimuras had no out of pocket costs for these services.
What the family said:
“We never would have known where to start. We were overwhelmed. SASH took the reins and showed us every step from the beginning. We feel blessed that we met you, worked with you, and appreciate all you’ve done! Thank you SASH!”
The Wendell Family Story:
Mrs. Wendell had lived in her home over fifty years, and raised her daughters there. Now, she needed 24-hour care, but her home had to be sold to pay for the care. There were decades of belongings throughout the home, and blackberry bushes filled the backyard. Her family was overwhelmed by the work to get the home cleaned out, at the same time as caring for their mother.
How SASH Helped:
SASH provided complete sorting and packing services, from the basement to the attic. The yard of overgrown bushes was cleared and tidied. SASH made the home “sale-ready”, requiring no out of pocket cost to the Wendell family. They could focus on caring for their mother, now in hospice care, instead of the house. SASH sold the home for over $20,000 more than expected.
What the client said:
“What a blessing for us that we were informed of this company. We would definitely recommend SASH to other senior homeowners and their families.”
Mr. Tisdale Story:
For several years, Mr. Tisdale had faithfully cared for his wife as she battled cancer. After she passed away, he knew that the house was too big for him to care for. He found an independent living community nearby. But money was tight. He could not pay for the mortgage on his home, as well as rent for his new housing, at the same time. There was no way to time it perfectly.
How SASH Helped:
SASH provided Mr. Tisdale with a SASH Managed Sale, covering all the house expenses so he could move to his new home right away. He also enjoyed packing and moving services from SASH with no funds out of pocket. SASH renovated his home and sold it for a much higher price, netting Mr. Tisdale more than expected. He was overjoyed at the outcome.
What the client said:
“The best part was knowing that I was being taken care of, and felt comfortable knowing the trust I have in the company and what everyone was doing for me.”
The Simons Family Story:
Mr. Simons had many happy memories of raising his family in his big 2-story home, but it was time to sell. His wife’s Alzheimers was advancing, and it was very challenging to care for her at home. He and his daughter found a senior community, where he could live independently, and his wife could benefit from specialized memory care. Their biggest obstacle: selling the family home.
How SASH Helped:
After Mr. and Mrs. Simons moved to their new home, SASH organized an estate sale to monetize the remaining household belongings. Next, SASH managed a full renovation to maximize the home’s sale price, with a new kitchen and bathrooms, refinished hardwoods, a new deck, and more. The Simons were spared all of this hard work and stress, and the home sold quickly and for a great price!
What the family said:
“Thank you so much for all you did! Your staff is so awesome, it’s been such a pleasure working with you and your company.”
The Schwarz Family Story
Mrs. Schwarz and her disabled daughter enjoyed their century-old home together in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood. After Mrs. Schwarz moved to nursing care, her daughter could not maintain the home. It fell into disrepair. Her physical limitations made the move and home sale feel like an insurmountable task.
How SASH Helped:
SASH provided packing and moving services for the daughter to an independent living community, with care to preserve her precious memorabilia from her home. Following a full SASH-managed renovation, the home sold in 5 days at top market value. Along the way, SASH provided above-and-beyond care to the daughter as she transitioned to her new life.
What her friend said:
“If it weren’t for SASH, I’m afraid my friend would still be living in the house, which was collapsing around her. What a relief that SASH handles the process with love and devotion! SASH have us hope, encouragement, and options!”
Ms. Harris' Story:
When Ms. Harris passed away, her nearest family lived over 3,000 miles away. How could they manage the sale of her home from such a distance, they wondered? Though they flew out for two weeks to put in long days cleaning it out, their time ran out, and they needed expert local assistance.
How SASH Helped:
Ms. Harris’ family chose a SASH Managed Home Sale as the best route. They were able to fly home to the East Coast soon after. SASH handled every detail in the home sale, arranging for valuables to be auctioned online, preparing the home for sale, and selling it. The family was thrilled with the net proceeds and SASH’s efficient work.
What Ms. Harris’ family said:
“They absolutely treated us with courtesy AND care. Our aunt had recently passed away and we needed help in selling her home and some of her belongings. The SASH team knew how to care for our emotional as well as practical needs. This company is the one you want to call.”
The Camareno Family Story:
For decades, Mrs. Camareno had been a pillar in her community. Her home was “Grand Central”, and her children, family members and neighbors grew up under her care. Now in her 80s, she lived in an adult family home, and her daughter / Power of Attorney was tasked with selling the home.
How SASH Helped:
So that the Camareno family could focus on their mother’s care, SASH managed every detail of the home sale process - from delivering household items and memorabilia to family members, to overseeing a complete cleanout of the home, to renovating it from top to bottom. SASH sold the home for full price in 7 days, providing funds for Mrs. Camareno’s ongoing care.
What the family said:
“The overall service of SASH was excellent. It was such an emotional time in our family. SASH was able to go in and complete the tasks that we could not do, and in a timely manner. The best part of working with SASH is that Rebecca did what she said she would do.”
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