If you need to sell a household size amount of items, then in most cases, it absolutely makes sense to have an estate sale. I think many people underestimate the sheer amount of items that will need to go when…
How much does it cost to have an estate sale?
Q&A Time! This one is pretty common: What’s the cost of having an estate sale? Most companies charge a percentage of sales. You can generally expect that to be right around 40%, with lower commission rates for vehicles, fine jewelry…
Why An Online Auction is the Best Way to Downsize
With three years of auction experience and more than 100 completed auctions, I can safely assert that for most people, an online auction is the best, easiest and most fun way to liquidate an estate. Yes, I said fun. I…
Ready to meet with an estate liquidator? Here’s everything I want you to know.
The first step of working with any client is to have an initial on-site meeting. This is where I come by to see what you are looking to sell. It does not have to be organized or all in one…
New to Auction Ninja? Here’s what you need to know!
Welcome to the wild world of online auctions. For most people, once they dabble into their first auction, it turns into something of a hobby/obsession. I mean, the deals! The unique items! The excitement! It’s all here. First, pat yourself…
Tips For Selling on Facebook Marketplace
If you’re looking to sell a few things on Facebook Marketplace, there are some things you can do to minimize the likelihood of spiraling into a depressive state. Selling things online always seems like a good idea – it’s easy,…
When the Estate Sale Ship Has Sailed: Who We Can’t Help
If you’re looking to sell all or most of the contents of an estate, there’s a really good chance we can be of service. You don’t have to have to huge home or million dollar items. Most properties have a…
The Best Way to Sell Furniture
One of the frequent calls I get is from clients who are looking to sell just furniture, usually a dining room set, sometimes a bedroom suite or living room furniture. Furniture can be a bit of a tough sell at…
These things are always hard to sell at an estate sale
I’ve done a lot of estate auctions over the last couple of years, and just about every one features some of the items below. Those floral couches and solid wood china cabinets were a staple in most homes for much…
Does Bidding Really Start at $1?
Clients are sometimes surprised to hear that all auction items start with $1 opening bids. Is this really the best strategy? While Auction Ninja does not support reserve pricing, you can put a minimum starting bid on items. For example,…
Most People Miss this Method for Finding Great Deals on Furniture
Finding quality furniture on a budget can seem like a tall order. I love Pottery Barn as much as the next person, but if I have thousands of dollars to burn, I’d rather put it in the travel budget, not…
Preparing to Downsize: Tips for Senior Moves
Downsizing is one of those things that people like to talk about, but can be difficult to actually execute. It’s hard enough to declutter one room in a house, let alone an entire home filled with 30 years of stuff….
