Selling Your Home, Guided by Someone Who Knows Oakland
20+ years helping East Bay families sell with confidence — from a straightforward listing to a probate or trust sale that needs a steadier hand.
Why Sellers Work With Us
We understand the Oakland and East Bay markets closely enough to know how to position your property competitively, street by street. That comes from over two decades of doing this here, not somewhere else.
What We Handle
- Coordinating home, pest, roof, energy, and sewer lateral inspections
- Managing additional specialty inspections if needed
- Ordering mandatory reports (Natural Hazard, Environmental, Local Ordinances)
- Recommending repairs and overseeing contractors as requested
- Access to vetted professionals who can defer payment until close of escrow
Probate & Trust Sales
Selling a home that’s part of an estate is different from a typical sale — legally, logistically, and emotionally. It’s often not just about the property. It’s about a family figuring out what comes next, sometimes while grieving, sometimes while navigating decisions among siblings or co-owners who don’t always agree.
Eloise has been guiding families through probate and trust sales since becoming a REALTIST in 2010 — in fact, her very first listing was a probate sale. She approaches these situations with patience and discretion, working at the pace the family needs rather than pushing toward a deadline.
If you’re the executor, trustee, or an heir trying to figure out where to start, a private conversation is the best first step — no pressure, no obligation
What to Expect
We believe in clear communication every step of the way. You’ll receive regular updates, and we’re always available to answer questions — our goal is to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible, whatever kind of sale you’re navigating..
What Clients Say
"I had a great experience working with Eloise Middleton. She was extremely professional, informative and accommodating, and listened to all of my needs. She assisted me with selling a home in Oakland. I was alone in selling the home and so Eloise was able to provide me with moving services as well. She was extremely easy to work with and stayed on top of everything. I would absolutely recommend anyone who is thinking of selling a home to reach out to Eloise Middleton first. Her service is top tier!!!" -- Marcus A.
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FAQ
How is a probate or trust sale different from a regular home sale?
It typically involves additional legal steps and, depending on the situation, court oversight. We’ll walk you through exactly what applies to your circumstances during a private consultation.
What if the heirs don’t agree on whether or how to sell?
This comes up more often than people expect. We’re experienced in navigating these conversations with care, and can meet with the family together or individually, whatever’s most comfortable.
Do I need to fix up the home before selling it during probate or as part of a trust?
Not necessarily — we can advise on what’s worth doing and what isn’t, and can help coordinate repairs or connect you with an as-is sale option if that’s the better fit.
How long does a probate or trust sale typically take?
It varies by situation. We’ll give you a realistic timeline specific to your circumstances once we understand where things stand.
Our Team
Eloise Real Estate Group
Eloise Real Estate Group is Oakland and the East Bay’s premier real estate team, proudly part of KW Advisors and Keller Williams Luxury. With over 25 years of experience, we leverage our expertise and extensive network to ensure a smooth, rewarding home buying or selling experience. Eloise Middleton and Ryan Porter have helped hundreds of local clients — whether first-time homebuyers, sellers, or those relocating. We’re here to support you through every step of your journey.
Eloise Middleton
Eloise is the tenth of fourteen children and was raised in North Carolina. Over 30 plus years ago, while on vacation, she fell in love with the Bay Area and decided to stay. She has been a REALTOR since 2004, and a REALTIST since 2010. She spent the prior years at American President Lines in marketing and sales. It only seemed a natural progression to move into real estate with her background in sales, marketing and her passion for helping others. As a REALTOR/REALTIST, she enjoy serving her community, she is dedicated to serving her family, friends and clients as well as the opportunity to work with her husband, Dennis, who is a CPA who has worked in the Oakland/ Montclair area for the past 25 years. She have many local resources and service providers to share and welcome the opportunity to serve you and your family, too. She specialize in residential single family and residential income properties including Luxury Homes, Probate/Trusts, First-time Home Buyers, and Investors.
Ryan Porter
Ryan Porter is the third of five children raised in Oakland, California. He entered the real estate profession after completing a successful career of both front line, and project managerial roles in the transportation industry. He combines his knowledge of managing large projects with an intense passion to help people achieve their goals. Real estate has been the perfect convergence of his extensive skill set and his need to help people. His local knowledge of the bay area accompanied with the need to help improve his community have laid the groundwork for helping his family, friends, and clients with all of their real estate needs. Ryan is extremely proud to be a part of the ERG team.
A graduate of University of California at Davis with a degree in Political Science, Ryan went on to manage several city transportation sites, specializing in transporting the elderly and disabled which helped to maintain their independence. He also worked as a flight attendant for southwest taking care of the needs of thousands of passengers with a servants heart. This background has provided Ryan with a specific skillset in successfully identifying the needs of his clients and aggressively addressing them.
Ryan inherited the “workout bug” from his mother. He loves outdoor activities with his wife and watching and talking about sports. Contact Ryan today to see how he can help you achieve your real estate goals.
