Whether you’re facing 30 years worth of accumulated excess ahead of a move, or tasked with clearing out the home of a family member, it can feel super overwhelming. You’ve probably already invested untold hours trying to get it all…
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….
Secrets to Bidding Success
New to this whole auction thing? First of all, allow me to welcome you to the fun and excitement that is online auctions. You can score awesome deals on furniture and decorative items, not to mention discovering some very unique,…
Is An Auction a Good Fit For Me?
If you’re looking for estate liquidation services, you generally have three different options: A buyout, in-person estate sale or an online auction. Which one makes the most sense? I’m rather partial to auctions, so let’s start there. Auctions are scalable…
