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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…

Best Practices for Not Losing Your Mind When Liquidating An Estate
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…

Dollars And Cents Time: Is It Worth It To Have An Estate Sale?
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…