Senior Real Estate Specialist · Compass · Addison & Dallas
Worried about what to do with your parents' home?

You don't have to figure it out alone

I help families navigate the emotional and practical sides of a parent's transition
with clarity, patience, and zero pressure.

Valerie Van Pelt, Senior Real Estate Specialist
★★★★★
5.0 rating 61 Google reviews
SRES Certified
Dallas Real Producers Top 500
Top 500Dallas Real Producers 2026
Compass
SRES
Dallas Real Producers Top 500
Collective Moves
Compass
SRES
Dallas Real Producers Top 500
Collective Moves
Compass
SRES
Dallas Real Producers Top 500
Collective Moves
Compass
SRES
Dallas Real Producers Top 500
Collective Moves

A lot of questions.
Even more emotions.

01What's the right move for Mom and Dad?
02Should you sell the house, or help them stay?
03What if the home needs major updates first?
04How do you avoid family drama or financial stress?

A clear, guided process, not a sales pitch

01

Listen & assess

A no-pressure conversation about your family's needs, timeline, and the home itself, in person or by phone if you're out of state.

02

Plan together

Every option laid out clearly, whether that is selling, updating, or staying put, with real numbers so the family can decide with confidence.

03

Move forward, supported

From pre-inspection to closing day, I handle the details and trusted vendor connections so you can focus on family, not paperwork.

Your senior real estate specialist

I'm Valerie Van Pelt, a Senior Real Estate Specialist with Compass, based in Dallas. I help families like yours find clear answers during uncertain times, whether that means selling a longtime family home, preparing it for market, or simply understanding what options exist.

I work with families across the country, not just locally. My process is designed to be simple, personal, and free of pressure, no matter where you're calling from.

I'm also the founder of Collective Moves, a team of experts I built so families have every specialist they need in one place.

SRES® Designation
Compass Real Estate
Founder, Collective Moves
Addison & Dallas
Collective Moves
Founder · Senior Transition Network

Valerie founded Collective Moves

Most families assemble this team anyway, just in the wrong order. Collective Moves puts a senior real estate specialist, an estate attorney, elder law, financial planning, senior living navigation and move management on one team, reachable from a single phone call.

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Testimonials

Families who trusted Valerie

Real reviews from Valerie's Google Business profile. 5.0 stars, 61 reviews
★★★★★

Valerie was amazing at helping our elderly parents with all aspects regarding the sale of their home. She got their house under contract in less than a week and we had a smooth closing. Her communication and professionalism were excellent.

Bianca G.
Google review
★★★★★

Valerie did a superb job helping us find the perfect home for my mother. She negotiated a fair price, met us several times at the property, and helped us find the right people to get the house ready for moving in.

Biviana M.
Google review
★★★★★

Valerie was great to work with. She was always available to listen to my concerns. My house sold fast and I credit that to taking her advice in the negotiations. Highly recommend Valerie.

Paula D.
Google review

Frequently asked questions

What if I'm not local?
I work with families from out of state every day. My process is designed to be simple, effective, and personal, no matter where you are.
How do you get paid? +
My commission comes from the sale if you choose to sell. If you don't, there's no charge for our initial consultation.
What if we don't know what to do yet? +
That's exactly why I'm here, to walk you through every option without any rush or pressure.

Let's find the right path for your family

A free, no-pressure consultation, in person or by phone.