Frequently Asked Questions
What is an estate sale?
Estate sales are sales that take place in your home. It’s a great method of getting value for the clearing of the entire contents of all (or nearly all) the deceased or downsizers’ possessions instead of paying a removal service.
Does anything need to be done before I contact you?
The first step in the process is to make sure that the estate is situated before the assessment. This means that everything that family members and any relevant people with a claim to the estate want have been taken and removed from the premises. If you have a chance to remove important and personal documents that is great, but we will work to make sure that any found in our sale process will be handled properly. Please do NOT discard anything else, you might be surprised by what commands value these days!
What if the executor is not local?
That is no problem at all! We are more than happy to liquidate homes with family members that are not local. We can communicate via text, email, calling, or even Facetime, and we can also work with your attorney or realtor too!
Do I have enough for a sale?
Whether a “full” estate with over decades of accumulation or simply artwork, jewelry, tools, clothing, or records; please allow us to come out and make an informed decision. You do not have to have anything particularly special for an estate to be a worthwhile sale!
Is there a fee for the consultation?
Nope! Consultations are free of charge.
What happens at the consultation?
We will tour the house to determine the feasibility of a sale, and if a sale is right we will review the contract with you, discuss availability and answer any questions you may have. If a sale is not right, we are more than happy to help you find the best option. We do not give sale estimates or guess what your sale will bring.
What will it cost me for your services?
There are NO upfront fees. We are commission based, charging a percentage of total sales. We typically charge 35%, but every situation is different and the percentage can vary with different factors. There is an advertising fee for the sale and necessary disposal fees can be discussed during the assessment.
What happens with the leftover items?
We include a total clean out in our service. We work with a variety of options to make sure as little as possible ends up being trashed. This includes working with local charities and reuse stores, making posts in local groups and marketplaces for a free day and curb pickups, and anything left will be collected into a pile for removal by a local service. For items that require 2 or more people to remove, an hourly fee will be charged.
When will I be paid?
Your check is ready 2-3 days after the sale. You will receive via email, a report outlining what happened at your sale and an itemized list of items sold.