Kristine Furman
Kristine is the real estate agent families speak with first. She keeps the conversation practical and paced around what you are ready to decide.
Agent · DRE #02070742
Who we are
Two licensed people, one straightforward conversation.
Kristine handles the real estate conversation. Ken is licensed on both the real estate and mortgage sides — which is why we can lay out the keep-it and sell-it paths with the same straight face.
Ken Schisler
Ken has more than 20 years of real estate experience and is also a licensed mortgage broker. That is why we can discuss both the keep-it and sell-it paths honestly.
Kenneth Lee Schisler, Broker · DRE #01429613 · NMLS #328993
Verify either license yourself at the California DRE’s public lookup: dre.ca.gov. We encourage it — see the first question below.
Questions people ask us
Skepticism is welcome here.
Is this a scam?+
It is reasonable to ask. Verify Kristine Furman (DRE #02070742) and Kenneth Lee Schisler (DRE #01429613) through the California DRE license lookup. You can also search the document referenced in our letter through the Orange County Clerk-Recorder’s official index. We will never ask you to wire money or sign something during an introductory call.
How did you get my address?+
We reviewed public Orange County records. We saw a recorded affidavit of death associated with the property, then used public mailing information to send one letter. We did not buy a private list.
What does this cost?+
Nothing to talk. If you later hire us to sell a property, any commission is agreed to in writing. If you explore financing through AltDoc Loans, loan terms and costs are disclosed in writing before you proceed. You are free to use another professional.
Do I have to decide anything soon?+
You do not need to decide on a call. But if an heir may make the home a principal residence, the homeowners’ exemption generally must be claimed within one year of transfer to preserve the full benefit. Confirm your dates and eligibility with the Orange County Assessor, a CPA, or an estate attorney.
What if my siblings disagree?+
That is common. Start by separating the tax deadline from the family decision. We can outline sale and buyout paths, but each heir should have independent legal advice where interests differ.
What is probate vs. a trust transfer?+
Probate is a court-supervised process used when assets need to pass through an estate. A trust transfer is usually administered under the trust document without the same court process. Title, authority to act, and sale steps differ, so an estate attorney should confirm which process applies.
A quiet next step
Put a voice to the names.
Free 20-minute conversation · Phone or Zoom — or leave a note and we’ll call you.