Estate Sales – Where to start

How to Get Started

Do you need to sell everything in the house?  Have you been dubbed the “executor” in a will or have to sell everything because of a move?  This task can seem overwhelming, but can be easily managed – and it’s not something you should handle all on your own.

Who can help? 

• Estate Sale Company:  This is a company who comes in and runs the whole sale from beginning to end, including all the advertising and staff.
• Professional Organizer:  Enlisting the help of a professional organizer can sort & set up displays in the home to help you maximize your sale.   This is especially helpful if you are not physically able to do all the work of the sale, but want to hold the sale yourself.
• Friends – or trusted family:  Asking friends or family is a hard road to take when organizing a sale.  Sometimes “personal” opinions on how things should be set up can conflict with your own & feelings could get hurt.   Be ready to compromise and let the other person help as they’re willing – or you may be stuck doing it all yourself!