HOW IT WORKS
How it works:
Consultation: The first step in our process is to have one of our knowledgeable staff members come out to the property to do a walk through and discuss appropriate options. There is never a charge for our consultation.
Choose a sale date: Ideally, we like to schedule our estate sales as close to the property closing date as is practicable allowing for enough lead time to properly advertise, stage and price the sale while also leaving enough time to be able to help you deal with the sale aftermath.
Photographs, Advertising & Marketing: We believe that advertising is the key to sale success and strong advertising includes LOTS of photographs. Approximately 2 weeks prior to sale one of our team members will photograph all items to be included in the sale. Immediately thereafter we will begin to prepare a marketing and advertising campaign to showcase your sale. We will outline the elements of our advertising strategies during your consultation.
Staging & Pricing: Prior to sale our team members will descend upon your home with tables, table cloths, displays, clothing racks and anything else necessary to prepare and stage your home contents appropriately. We will then tag the items with prices. Our pricing is all based on current resale market value and our years of professional experience. We subscribe to all applicable databases allowing us to keep current on today’s market prices. Ultimately, the estate sale environment allows for you to realize the highest possible returns in the shortest period of time.
Sale: We typically conduct our sales during the weekend with a 10:00 am start time. Since our clients are not present during the sale, we will provide progress reports at the conclusion of each day.
Post-Sale: At the conclusion of the sale we will sit with you to settle up and provide you with a detailed accounting. While we have great success selling a large percentage of items during the sale, there will be some pieces remaining. We will discuss your options for donation and provide you with an estimate for cleaning out and hauling away the balance of items leaving you a house that is broom swept and ready for closing.