970 College Canyon Rd
Solvang, CA 93463
Situation: Family Conflict · Legal Bills Stacking Up · Squatter in Backhouse
The Story
A family had inherited a stunning 5-acre ranch in the Santa Ynez Valley — but the estate had become a source of conflict, not comfort. Legal bills were mounting, family members disagreed on what to do, and a squatter had taken up residence in the backhouse. The 1900-built wood-frame home had significant pest damage throughout and the wraparound patio that circled the property was actively collapsing. Connor flew out to Solvang, walked the property, and made a cash offer within 24 hours. We took on every risk — the squatter removal, the pest remediation, the structural repairs — so the family could simply move on.
Key Facts
- ✓Squatter in backhouse — handled by Connor
- ✓Significant pest damage throughout wood-frame structure
- ✓Wraparound patio structurally failing
- ✓Bought sight unseen — no contingencies
- ✓Cash closed in days, not months
- ✓Family received full payout to settle estate and legal bills
Property Details
Outcome for the Seller
The family walked away with $975,000 cash to pay off legal bills, settle the estate, and move forward with their lives. Connor took on all the risk, managed the squatter removal, and oversaw the full rehabilitation of the property.