You must have a death in the family in order to have a true “Estate Sale”.

False.  Some people might be making a major move, need to pare down..... turn their possessions into cash for continuing health care,  or are actual heirs needing to liquidate assets.  If you’re in possession of an entire estate with enough furnishings to outfit a small condo, you have the basis for a true “Estate Sale”.

An Estate Sale must contain antiques.                                                                   

False.  Many households contain no antiques at all.  Some of the most exciting and noteworthy sales are those with everyday items, interesting collections of books, cameras, pottery & the like.  There is no reason to pass-over worthwhile items simply because they are newer!

Most Estate Sales are filled with junk.                                                                  

False.  Some of the most highly prized items such as jewelry, gun collections, wrist watches, post cards, artwork, stamps…can be found in Estate Sales.  Not everything is collectible to be sure, but most homes contain some very exciting elements!

I have to clean up & out the place before I have a liquidator come in.          

False.  NO, NO, NO!  Please do everyone a favor (even you) and don’t touch a thing!  Too many times your idea of “Cleaning up” can destroy items of great value and worth.  Let the professional Liquidator come in to make those decisions of what to toss or donate.  Many things can be sold for profit reducing or possibly eliminating the need to cart them to the neighborhood landfill.  Donating to local charities can also benefit one’s tax liability or just be the right thing to do!

The “good stuff” is gone by the time the liquidator goes in.                            

False.  The fact is, many families simply have no need for anything more in their own lives.  Years of collecting or hoarding often present infinite treasures to the estate-goer.  And a reputable Estate Liquidator will abstain from “cherry-picking” through an estate leaving the excitement of discovery for their return customers.

An Estate Liquidator must be bonded and certified with credentials.          

False.  If a liquidator is honest and the crew trustworthy a bond is not necessary.  The bond doesn’t guarantee honesty.  Should the estate hold items of enormous  value, then perhaps the owner would feel more comfortable with a surety bond.  Credentials and certificates don’t necessarily reflect the holder’s knowledge or expertise. Most certificates can be purchased over the internet for a very small fee.   A good Estate Liquidator knows who to call upon when a “certified appraisal” is needed.