estate assist

Your one point of contact for Market-Ready
property preparation.

Wind up an estate without having to do anything.
When your parent passes, the house decision is emotional and urgent.

We understand that dealing with a family home after a loss is overwhelming. Worries about security, insurance, and family disagreements can make the process heavy. We help families sell with dignity, zero family fights, and no effort required. With a team that can understand the property market, manage several contractors, and look after projects for out of town clients, we make sure your project to run smoothly to get the best results.

Your Go-To Team for Professionally Maximising Your Property Value

Two Ways We Help

1. For Beneficiaries & Families

“Get it all done with dignity.” You shouldn’t have to become a project manager while you are grieving. We act as your single point of contact for the entire process.

Less Hassle:
We manage everything from clearing personal items to painting and repairs.
Zero Family Fights:
We act as the neutral, professional party to prepare the home for sale, ensuring all beneficiaries are confident in the result.
Full Market Value:
We know how to prepare high-value homes (starting at $2m+) to achieve the best result in under 30 days.

2. For Estate Lawyers & Executors

“Hassle-free, one stop. Works with auction houses.” We are the preferred partner for probate lawyers who need a property
prepared for sale or auction without managing multiple trades.

One Communication Channel:
You deal with Ian, we deal with the painters, stagers, and cleaners.
Probate Expertise:
We understand the legal timelines and the need for accurate valuations for inheritance purposes.
Referral Confidence:
We offer a professional service that reflects well on your firm.

free onsite consultation

Why Choose Estate Assist?

We take the emotion out of it. Ian Morrow has 20 years of experience improving Auckland homes. We treat every property with respect, ensuring that your parent’s legacy is preserved while maximising the financial return for the beneficiaries.

Experience: We specialise in high-value properties in Remuera, Orakei, and Herne Bay.
Speed: We can mobilise a team instantly to ensure the
property is not left vacant and vulnerable.
Quality: Our tradies are carefully selected to provide quality workmanship.

Testimonials

Ian helped my clients take that final step in preparing the property for market and ultimately, in being able to let go. His calm, professional approach made a difficult process feel manageable. I recommend Estate Assist for tricky situations and supporting family members who live out of town.

Tim Goulding – doglaw.co.nz

Working with Ian has been a impressive experience. His sensitivity and professionalism in managing a delicate auction set a high standard and resulted in our most successful on-site auction in recent times. We look forward to teaming up with Ian and the Estate Assist team again.

Andrew Grigg – Cordys.co.nz

Our family faced the daunting task of preparing a deceased estate for sale, with three brothers all living in different locations out of Auckland. Ian made what seemed overwhelming instantly manageable. He took responsibility for every detail, organising trades quickly, keeping everything on schedule, and ensuring the process was well priced and stress-free. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Woodhouse Family Howick

Ready to Talk?

Free On-Site Consultation & Legacy Report If you are planning
ahead or dealing with a recent loss, let us provide you with a
clear plan.

Contact: Ian Morrow (Director)
Phone: 027 224 6873
Email: info@marketready.co.nz:

Q&A

Q – Do we need to meet you at the property if we live out of Auckland?
A – No. Estate Assist can discuss everything via video call, phone, or email.
Q – How do I get the keys to you?
A – I can collect the keys from whoever holds them, or you can courier them.
Q – What if I don’t have a real estate agent?
A – You can arrange a listing appraisal online. I can meet the agents on your behalf and provide access to the property.
Q – Can you recommend a real estate agent?
A – Yes, through Market Ready Ltd, we work with many trusted agents across Auckland.
Q – Do you provide a quote for the work required?
A – Yes. We prepare a full written quote or a written estimate depending on the situation.
Q – Do I need to arrange any subcontractors?
A – No. I organise and project‑manage all trades required to prepare the property for the market.

Q – What happens to personal items left in the property?
A – Before work begins, we discuss what should be kept, removed, donated, or disposed of.
Q – Can you send things to us?
A – We can box and courier small items and arrange delivery of larger items through our trusted partners world movers. worldmoving.co.nz
Q – Do I need to be there to sell household items?
A – No we can coordinate this through our trusted partners Cordys auction house. cordys.co.nz
Q – How do you handle sensitive family matters when there are multiple decision‑makers?
A – I take personal responsibility for keeping everything running smoothly, with complete discretion and respect for privacy.
Q – How do you communicate with more than one family member?
A – We find a shared WhatsApp group works best. Everyone can stay informed, ask questions, and see progress photos. We can also include the real estate agent, lawyers, or anyone else involved into this chat group if required.
Q – What happens at the end of the sale?
A – We can complete a final clean so the property is ready for handover.
Q – will you do the lawns and gardens before open homes and for handover?
A – Yes, we can arrange everything needed to make the property look its best before an open home and viewing if required. A final lawn and garden tidy can be completed a couple of days before settlement if needed.
Q – What if the new purchaser finds something during the final inspection?
A – We stay with you from start to finish. If anything unexpected comes up, we’ll take care of it promptly.
Q – What level of preparation or staging do you recommend?
A – It depends on your goals, budget, timeframe, and what the property has to offer. We create a tailored strategy that suits the situation.
Q – How do we pay for the work required to prepare the property for the market?
A – We manage all payments to trades and suppliers. You only need pay Market Ready Ltd. A deposit is required upon booking, with stage payments during the process and the balance due on completion.
Q – How many properties have you prepared for the market?
A -With a strong foundation in property trading and a career in real estate behind me, I launched Market Ready in 2011. Since then, my team and I have prepared over 400 high‑end Auckland homes for the market.
Q – What Health & Safety measures do you follow?
A – We follow strict Health & Safety procedures on every project.
Q – Are you insured?
A – Yes. Market Ready Ltd has full public liability insurance.