In-Home Estate Sales
Estate Sales are in-home sales in which the entire contents of the residence are available for purchasing. During the sale days, customers will come in to purchase items on the spot. Estate Sales can also occur at apartments and condos. All types of items can be sold during an Estate Sale, big or small. Other items of value such as cars, boats, lawnmowers can also be included in sales of this nature. I strongly discourage potential clients from throwing anything away prior to the consultation, only that personal items are either stored and marked separately or moved offsite.
Downsizing Sales
Many of the sales I have conducted over the past few years have been downsizing sales. These sales typically happen with partial access to the home, think garages/basements/main living areas. Any items to be sold will then be staged in these areas only.
Online Sales
I have had tremendous success with the online portion of sales. Whether you are trying to sell one large item or a unique collection, chances are I can land it in good hands. This process requires a bit of patience, flexibility and communication but has consistently led to positive outcomes. An alternative contract for online sales and commission rate applies.
Clean-out Services
At nearly every consultation for an Estate Sale, I am asked what happens with any leftover items. This can be pertinent especially if the house is being sold and needs to be completely emptied. If there are no time constraints and some larger items remain, we can discuss the option of post-sale items. I generally advise that in my experience, anywhere from 10%-25% of items will remain after the sale.
While I don’t personally provide clean-out services, I do have a few trusted contacts I have worked with in the past that perform this service. Sometimes these are buyouts, in which the business will offer a flat rate to take everything, and sometimes at-cost. This depends on the quality and quantity of the remaining items. This service cannot always be guaranteed, unfortunately.