2026 San Francisco, CA Partition Sale Agent Directory

Partition Sale Real Estate Agents in San Francisco, California

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2026
Partition Specialists
San Francisco, California

When co-owners can't agree and a court orders a property sold, the sale runs on a different track - a court-appointed referee, court confirmation, and often overbidding. These San Francisco agents work partition, probate, trust and other court-involved sales. Allison Chapleau is featured first, followed by ten more options.

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11 Specialists Featured
SF Court-Ordered Sales
2026 List Last Updated

A partition sale is what happens when the people on a property's title can't agree on what to do with it - siblings who inherited a house together, or co-owners who want out. One owner files a partition action, the court orders the property sold, and a court-appointed referee usually manages the sale. In San Francisco, where so many inherited properties are multi-unit buildings, that process rewards an agent who knows court confirmation, overbidding and the attorneys on both sides. Allison Chapleau is featured first; the remaining ten are listed by last name.

How We Compiled This Directory

Every entry has a documented reason to be on a partition-sale shortlist:

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Estate & Court-Sale Specialization

Each agent has stated partition, probate, trust or conservatorship experience on their own site, brokerage profile or professional listings.

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Partition Experience, Noted Honestly

Where an agent's partition-specific track record isn't publicly documented, the card says what to ask so you can confirm it on the first call.

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Direct Contact & Sources

Every card lists the agent's phone or email where available and links to their own site, portfolio or Zillow profile.

Partition cases vary a lot - the right agent depends on the property type, the number of owners and whether a referee is already appointed.

San Francisco Partition Sale Specialists

Call or email any agent directly - every card links to their own site or profile.

11 specialists
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Allison Chapleau Featured Partition Specialist
Senior Vice President, Compass Commercial Brokerage (Broker Associate)
Compass · San Francisco, CA
No Zillow reviews yet
24 yrs experience
415-516-0648

Allison Chapleau has documented San Francisco sales for court-appointed partition referees, including multi-unit buildings and single-family homes. Her website lists numerous completed partition transactions subject to court confirmation and overbidding, as part of a dedicated probate, trust and partition sales practice.

Partition sales portfolio ZZillow Reviews
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Aimee Arost
REALTOR®, Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist® (CPRES)
SFBLOCKS (Compass) · San Francisco, CA
Zillow rating pending verification
15 yrs experience
aimee@aimeearost.com

Aimee Arost is a Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist with a legal background and experience managing complicated estate transactions.

Worth asking: Ask about completed partition sales.

Probate and trust services ZZillow Reviews
Barry Brostoff
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty · San Francisco, CA
415-310-5551

Barry Brostoff's professional profile lists partition sales alongside probate, trust and conservatorship sales, and describes working with attorneys and fiduciaries.

Coldwell Banker
Andrew de Vries
REALTOR®/Broker, MBA
Probate Agent Real Estate Services · San Francisco, CA
Zillow rating pending verification
20 yrs experience
415-585-5200

Andrew de Vries specializes in fiduciary, probate, trust and conservatorship real estate sales, a fit when an executor, trustee or other court-appointed representative needs a broker familiar with complex transactions.

Worth asking: Ask about completed partition actions and referee appointments.

probateagent.com ZZillow Reviews
Ed Leavitt
REALTOR®
Compass · San Francisco, CA

Ed Leavitt is a long-tenured real estate professional at Compass whose stated specialties include probate, trust and conservatorship sales.

Worth asking: Ask about partition experience on court-involved estate sales.

Contact through Compass
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Janice Lee
REALTOR®, Designated Local Expert, Luxury Home Specialist
Coldwell Banker Realty · San Francisco, CA
★★★★★ 5.0 (20 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
22 yrs experience

Janice Lee works probate, trust and multi-unit property transactions in San Francisco, which can make her relevant for inherited apartment buildings.

Worth asking: Ask about specific partition-sale credentials.

janiceleehomes.com ZZillow Reviews
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Jessie Lee Team
Certified Trust and Probate Realtor; Certified Probate & Trust Advisor
Compass · San Francisco, CA
★★★★★ 5.0 (184 team reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
18 yrs experience

Jessie Lee is a San Francisco probate and trust-sale specialist at Compass, worth contacting when comparing brokers for an estate-held property.

Worth asking: Ask about experience selling property under a partition order.

jessieleesf.com ZZillow Reviews
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Pat Rock
REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Realty · San Francisco, CA
★★★★★ 4.8 (1 reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
38 yrs experience
415-690-6084

Pat Rock focuses on probate, trust and conservatorship property sales, including inherited homes and sales involving multiple beneficiaries.

Worth asking: Ask about partition-specific experience.

sfprobates.com ZZillow Reviews
Katie Tostanoski
Broker Associate
Park North Real Estate · San Francisco, CA
415-412-2964 · katie@parknorth.com

Katie Tostanoski is a San Francisco broker associate with a stated probate and trust-sale specialty, including familiarity with court-confirmation procedures.

Probate and trust services
Trust Properties USA
Estate-focused real estate brokerage
San Francisco Bay Area
800-579-4380

Trust Properties USA is an estate-focused real estate brokerage that handles trust, inherited-property and probate sales, including complex sales with multiple beneficiaries.

Worth asking: Ask about partition-referee experience.

trustpropertiesusa.com
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Todd Wiley & Kim Wiley (The Wiley Team) Team
REALTORS®; Todd: Certified Probate Real Estate Specialist (C.P.R.E.S.), Senior Residential Estate Specialist (S.R.E.S.)
Compass · San Francisco Real Estate Group · San Francisco, CA
★★★★★ 5.0 (77 team reviews)
Sourced from Zillow
23 yrs experience
415-317-5888

This San Francisco Compass team handles estate-related transactions, including court-confirmed probate sales.

Worth asking: Ask whether the team has personally handled partition-referee listings.

Team website ZZillow Reviews

Selling an inherited home without a co-owner dispute? See our San Francisco probate and trust agent directory, or browse every California city we cover.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a partition sale?

A partition sale happens when co-owners of a property can't agree on what to do with it - for example, heirs who inherited a home together, or former partners on the same title. One owner can file a partition action, and the court can order the property sold and the proceeds divided.

What does a partition referee do?

In a court-ordered sale, the court typically appoints a referee to manage it on the court's behalf. The referee hires a listing agent, oversees marketing and offers, and reports the proposed sale back to the court.

Does a partition sale need court confirmation?

Often, yes. In California, a referee's sale is commonly subject to court confirmation, and at the confirmation hearing other buyers may be able to overbid the accepted offer. Your attorney can confirm what applies to your case.

How is a partition sale different from a probate sale?

A probate sale settles a deceased person's estate through the probate court. A partition sale resolves a dispute between living co-owners. The two can overlap - heirs who inherit a property together sometimes end up in a partition action - which is why many agents who handle partition sales also work probate and trust sales.

Who are the top partition sale agents in San Francisco?

The right fit depends on the property and the case - a multi-unit building, a single-family home, the number of owners, and whether a referee is already appointed all matter. Names that come up frequently for San Francisco partition, probate and trust sales include Allison Chapleau, Barry Brostoff and the Wiley Team, along with the other agents on this page.

What should I ask an agent before a partition sale?

Ask how many partition or court-confirmed sales they've closed in San Francisco, whether they've worked directly for a court-appointed referee, how they handle overbidding at the confirmation hearing, and how they'll coordinate with each owner's attorney.

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