Built on Service. Driven by Integrity.

Ember Stone Properties was founded to give Indianapolis homeowners something most "we buy houses" companies don't: real options, honest analysis, and a licensed Indiana broker on the other side of the table.

Brenden Stadelman

Founder · Marine Corps Veteran · Licensed Indiana Broker

"My promise is simple: when you call Ember Stone, you talk to me — not a call center, not a wholesaler, not a hand-off. I'll walk you through every option for your house, give you both a cash offer and an MLS estimate in writing, and let you pick what actually fits your situation. No pressure."

Why Ember Stone Exists

After serving in the United States Marine Corps, I came home to Indianapolis and watched too many homeowners get pushed into one-option deals. A relative facing foreclosure, a friend dealing with an inherited house, neighbors whose only "help" was a postcard offering 60 cents on the dollar — take it or leave it. The cash-buyer industry in Indianapolis is full of companies that exist to make one number work for them, not for you.

I started Ember Stone Properties to do this differently. Because I'm a licensed Indiana real estate broker through Triple E Realty, I can show you both sides of the decision in writing: what a cash sale would net you today, and what an MLS listing would likely net you after 60-90 days. If listing makes more sense, I'll tell you that openly — even if it means we don't buy your house. That's not how most cash-buyer companies operate. It's how I want to operate.

Three Ways to Sell — Your Choice

Ember Stone Properties gives every homeowner three paths to choose from:

Cash Sale, As-Is

We buy direct. No repairs, no cleanout, no commissions, no fees. Close on your timeline — 7 days, 30 days, or whenever fits. Best when the house needs work or speed matters.

MLS Listing through Triple E Realty

Full professional listing with photography, marketing, and negotiation. Typical 60-90 day timeline. Best when the house is move-in-ready and you can wait for top-dollar.

Creative Partnership Solutions

Renovation partnerships, flexible terms, or non-traditional arrangements for complicated situations. Every creative deal is reviewed by legal counsel before signing.

Honest Comparisons in Writing

You get a written cash offer and a written MLS estimate within 24 hours. Pick what fits. We won't push the path that pays us more — we'll show you the math.

What I Bring to the Table

Marine Corps discipline. Five years of military service taught me to do what I say I'll do, to show up on time, and to communicate clearly even when the news isn't great. Those habits carry into every conversation about your house.

A real Indiana broker's license. I'm not just an investor. I'm a licensed Indiana real estate broker affiliated with Triple E Realty, regulated by the Indiana Real Estate Commission under 876 IAC. That means there are professional standards I'm bound to — and recourse you have — that don't exist with most cash-buyer companies.

Local-only focus. Ember Stone serves Central Indiana exclusively: Marion, Hamilton, Hancock, Johnson, Hendricks, Shelby, and Madison counties. I know the neighborhoods, the title companies, the probate courts, the local market. I'm not a national franchise running a call center pretending to be local.

Veteran-owned. Community-rooted. Ember Stone Properties is a veteran-owned business. We're also a proud supporter of the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation.

The Situations We Help With Most

Most of the homeowners who reach out to Ember Stone are dealing with one of these:

Inherited a house through Indiana probate — often with multiple heirs, out-of-state family, or a property that's been vacant
Behind on payments and looking for options before a sheriff's sale
Selling during a divorce or relocation — confidential, both spouses welcome, neutral pricing
Tired landlords ready to sell rental property — with tenants in place if needed
Homeowners with houses that need too much work to list traditionally
Out-of-state owners who inherited or moved away from an Indianapolis property

If you're somewhere in any of those situations, that's exactly who Ember Stone is built for.

How We Operate — Transparently

Here's what working with us actually looks like:

You reach out. Call (317) 731-2619 or fill out the form. Less than 60 seconds. No commitment.
We talk for 15-20 minutes. About the house, your situation, your timeline, and any complications.
I evaluate the property. In person, or remotely if you're out of state. I look at condition, comparable sales, and what makes sense for your specific situation.
You get both numbers in writing. Within 24 hours, you'll have a written cash offer and an estimated MLS sale price — with notes on what each path means for your timeline and net proceeds.
You decide. No pressure. Take a week. Talk to family. Talk to your attorney. The offer stands.
We close on your timeline. Through a reputable Indiana title company. Cash deals can close in 7-21 days. MLS listings typically run 60-90 days from contract to close.

Compliance, License, & Disclosures

Brenden Stadelman is a licensed Indiana real estate broker. Brokerage services are provided through Triple E Realty in compliance with 876 IAC 8-1-8. All marketing on this site is Fair Housing Act compliant; we do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other protected class.

Content about Indiana probate, foreclosure, divorce, and real estate law is educational only and is not legal advice. Consult a licensed Indiana attorney for advice on your situation.

Want to talk? Call or text (317) 731-2619, email brenden@emberstonere.com, or fill out the form on the homepage. Available 9am–5pm, Monday through Saturday. We respond within 24 hours.