One of the biggest misconceptions about estate sales is that someone must have passed away. That’s not true.
If you’re still living in the house, you may need certain belongings until moving day. Those should be clearly identified. The exact sequence depends upon your circumstances.
Can I live in the house during preparation? Possibly, but it can become difficult. Rooms may be reorganized, staged, priced, photographed or restricted. Discuss occupancy and access during the consultation.
A large furniture piece may sell for $400 but cost $500 to move across the country. If you don’t really want it, the answer may be fairly simple.
Garage, workshop, barn, trailers, lawn, farm and equestrian equipment, vehicles. The entire property should be evaluated.
Furniture, golf cart, golf equipment, outdoor furniture, décor, tools, collectibles. Determine what actually fits in the new home before moving everything.
Mention it during the consultation. Gather year, make, model, condition, documentation and accessories. Vehicles may need a different selling strategy.
Clearly identify GOING WITH ME and STAYING FOR SALE. Separate anything being moved before preparation begins. Once something is staged, photographed and advertised, removing it can create problems.
Tell us the listing date, photography date, closing date, cleaning and repair schedules, and whether any furniture should remain temporarily.
Tell us immediately. A closing deadline may affect preparation time, sale dates, the post-sale plan and clean-out.
Contact us now. A short timeline doesn’t automatically make a sale impossible, but it can limit options. We need the actual dates.
A much better planning position. An early conversation helps you understand what to keep, what not to donate, what may be saleable and when to begin.
A full estate sale may not be necessary. Selected quality merchandise may suit consignment, auction or another method. Tell us what you have.
Absolutely. Estate sales are commonly used for downsizing and relocation.
That term is sometimes used to distinguish a downsizing or moving sale from an estate following a death.
The appropriate sequence depends upon your circumstances. It is often helpful to clearly separate and remove what you’re taking before estate-sale preparation begins.
Generally, wait until the remaining household has been evaluated.
Golf carts and vehicles can be evaluated as part of the overall selling strategy.
Yes. The entire property should be considered, including garages, workshops and outbuildings.
Consignment or another selling method may be more appropriate than a whole-house estate sale.
