How To Know
Are You Ready?
For An Estate Sale
I have compiled some information below to help you better understand what is involved in preparing for an estate sale. I hope it will help you gain understanding of the steps to make your estate sale a success. All The Best Estate Sales guides and directs the entire process. We look forward to putting our experience and expertise to work for you.
where to start…
When you are preparing for an estate sale, there are some things to remember:
- Make sure the family has removed EVERYTHING they wish to keep. Items cannot be removed once the sale is contracted.
- Provide a key or entry code to the property.
- Remove all photos, personal letters, tax returns, etc.
- Dispose of all prescription medications, sharps containers, and medical refuse.
- Remove all trash, old food, mail, fast food containers and condiments. Note: If excessive trash removal is needed, a separate agreement may be negotiated.
- In-date pantry items may remain and be sold in the estate sale.
- Keep yard mowed and the property accessible.
- Maintain homeowners insurance.
- Keep water and electricity on in the home.
- Maintain trash pick-up service if it is currently contracted.
- Remember, items are only worth what someone will actually pay to acquire them.
Things That Do Not Sell …
Although most things sell during an estate sale, there are some things that do not. Here are few to remember:
- Stained, ripped, pet and smoke odor impacted furniture
- Outdated electronics- unless they are deemed vintage or collectable
- Wall unit style desks
- Large heavy “particle board” type furniture
- Encyclopedia sets and books
- Pianos & Organs
- Dirty items-consider, “Would I use this item?”
Things To Know As We Prepare For The Sale…
Once we have been contracted to complete your sale, here are some things to keep in mind:
- We usually need 1–2 weeks to prepare the sale which includes: pricing, advertising, merchandising, etc.
- Items will be priced to sell within 3 days. Pricing and negotiations are at the sole discretion of All the Best Estate Sales.
- We do not clean and wash glassware, but we do merchandise the product to make it look as appealing as possible.
- We are not a cleaning service, but we will leave the home “broom swept”.
- Items that do not sell may be donated or disposed of at your discretion. This is determined during a consultation and depends on the wishes and desires of our client.
A Few More Things To Keep In Mind…
All the Best Estate Sales will manage the entire process from start to finish.
- Average sale is a 2-3 day event
- Pre-sales: Our job is to sell! We have an extensive following and many customers. Our goal is to obtain the best price for your things. We begin selling as soon as the goods are contracted. Typically, the goal is to liquidate all personal property for the sale of the real estate.
- An estate sale is a liquidation. It is not a retail sale. Items are priced to obtain as much as possible in 3 days. Keep in mind, things are only worth what someone will pay.
- We price items to sell the first day. Our strategy is not for buyers to return based on a discount schedule. Our customers are busy people. We use our vast experience to negotiate pricing throughout the sales process.
- We are confident and competent in our pricing. Our merchandise sells quickly.
- Our pricing strategy and vast sales experience is why we are “All The Best Estate Sales”.
- Since estate sales are indoors, they are year round events.
- Our commission is retained from the sale proceeds.
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