WHAT EXACTLY IS
AN ESTATE SALE?
The term “estate sale” generally refers to the sale of personal property, i.e. furniture, appliances,
china, books, linens, etc. It differs from a garage sale in that it usually involves the entire contents of a household and
is normally held inside the home.
Such
a sale may be needed after a loved one's death or move to an assisted living facility or nursing home, if you are downsizing
or moving from your current home, in the case of divorce or any other lifestyle change. In such emotional and stressful
circumstances, we know how difficult it can be to sort out the entire contents of a home often accumulated over the course
of a lifetime. It can be even more daunting to decide what to do with everything else after the family has removed items of
sentimental value. Often times the least stressful alternative is to call in an estate sale team. We are here to help during
such times.
HOW DO WE GET STARTED?
We know that each estate is unique. First, we sit down with you and we listen.
You tell us what you want to accomplish and that becomes our goal. We carefully consider your goals, what you've decided
to sell and the market for your merchandise. We also study the physical arrangement of your home & property to determine
how best to showcase the estate. After meeting with you, we formulate a sale plan that will most effectively accomplish your
goals.
WILL YOU MEET WITH MY LAWYER, ACCOUNTANT
AND/OR FAMILY MEMBERS & ME?
We would be pleased to meet with you and any of your key
decision-makers. Our first meeting is on a "no cost/no obligation" basis. If you contract with us for the sale of
your property, additional meetings related to the sale of your property are also on a "no cost" basis. If you do
not contract with us for the sale of your property, additional consultations can be scheduled on a fee basis.
WHAT
ARE YOUR FEES?
Our commission is 30% of the gross sales. Our fees include advertising, all pre-sale organization, research,
pricing & staffing of the sale. We can provide extra services as you may require on a fee basis. There are no
upfront costs.
WHEN DO YOU PAY ME?
We present you with the proceeds of the sale, less our commission,
no later than 5 days after the conclusion of the sale.
HOW DO YOU KNOW WHAT PRICES TO CHARGE?
Encompassing
over 60 years of combined experience, our team has expertise in a number of fields including:
Antique & Contemporary
Furnishings
Pottery, Porcelain
& Glassware
Books &
Manuscripts
Paintings &
Prints
General Household Goods
By employing our comprehensive
research library, the latest online resources, our industry experience and our network of specialists we assure
you accurate, fair market values of all antique, collectible and higher priced items you may have.
HOW DO YOU GET BUYERS TO ATTEND MY SALE?
In addition to newspaper advertisements, photos
& descriptions on our website & estatesales.net, a nation-wide estate sale listing website, and weekly e-mails
to 3000 subscribers, we personally contact our extensive list of dealers & collectors to gather the highest number of
potential buyers to your sale. We also advertise your estate sale at our other sales prior to your scheduled date.
WHAT SHOULD I THROW AWAY & WHAT SHOULD I KEEP?
We always advise clients NOT TO THROW ANYTHING
AWAY until they've met with us. Heed the old adage that “one man's trash is another man's treasure”.
All common household goods, pots & pans, even cleaning products, old cosmetics, linens, old papers, garage items –
virtually EVERYTHING in a home can bring in revenue at your estate sale.
WHY SHOULD I
HIRE YOU?
We are uniquely qualified to help solve your problems and accomplish your goals. We do so professionally, honestly,
promptly, and successfully. Our client's goals are our highest priority.
We handle all of the details so you don't have to! Organization, display, accurate pricing, advertising and security
during the sale are all part of our service. Dealing with professionals relieves much of the stress associated with liquidating
an estate.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE SALE?
After the sale, you may keep any
of the unsold items, consign them for sale on eBay through us or donate them to charity. A hauler may be hired to clean out
the balance of the home leaving it completely empty and ready for real estate sale or closing.
We are pleased to provide
a list of References & Certificate of Insurance.
STILL HAVE
QUESTIONS?
CALL US TODAY AT (773)
545-1530 FOR A FREE,
NO-OBLIGATION CONSULTATION OR COMPLETE THE FORM
BELOW.
