Earlier than most people think. Call after the family chooses what to keep? After the house is cleaned out? After the Realtor lists it? The answer is usually: call before you start cleaning out the house. The earlier we know the property, merchandise and timeline, the more options you’ll have.
You don’t need every detail figured out. An early conversation helps you understand what’s next, and whether an estate sale, auction, consignment or another option fits.
Research on art, jewelry, silver, coins and antiques takes time. So do staging, pricing hundreds or thousands of items, and photography. Marketing needs lead time for buyers to plan, and scheduling matters because companies may already be booked.
Preparation depends on property size, amount of merchandise, how full the home is, research needed, collections, garages and outbuildings, your timeline and our availability. More time means more flexibility.
Tell us immediately. Deadlines such as a contract, closing date, ending lease, scheduled Realtor photos, a family flying home, a senior-living move, repairs or a moving truck all shape the plan.
Emergency liquidation may be more limited than a planned sale, so call as soon as you know the date.
When you know a major household transition is coming, ideally before donating, discarding or selling large quantities of belongings.
There’s no universal timeline, but earlier is better. A large, full home needs more preparation than a small, organized one.
No. Remove important documents and belongings the family is keeping, then let us evaluate.
Call and describe it. Quantity, quality, variety, condition and marketability decide.
Contact us before traveling, so a short visit is more productive and we can coordinate family, Realtors and movers.
