Here are some answers to our most frequently asked questions. If you can't find the answer to your questions, please don't hesitate to contact us directly, we would be delighted to assist you!
Why should I have an Estate Sale? |
An estate sale can happen for a number of reasons: downsizing, relocating, or settling the Estate of a loved one. Holding an in-house Estate Sale is an excellent way to maximize your financial return in a short amount of time. With no money out of pocket up front, we take care of all the details and write you big cheque when we've wrapped up! |
Should I wait for Spring to do a sale? |
No, you can book an Estate Sale with us at any time of the year! |
I'm just moving, is an Estate Sale right for me? |
Absolutely! Believe it or not, most estate sales are held due to moving. It is far more common to have people move out of Province, downsize to a smaller home, or move into an assisted living center. Whatever your reason, we can help! |
How will you market my Estate Sale? |
We will market your estate in many different ways. We focus our marketing efforts primarily on social media and Kijiji ads, as well as by placing several estate sales signs at major intersections directing traffic to your home. Everything in your home will be photographed and placed on our website. We have a loyal following who can't wait for our next sale announcements - many attend every sale, no matter what's on offer! |
How much will this cost me? |
The best part about having as Estate Sale is that there are NO upfront costs! We operate on a commission basis, and all you have to do is sit back, relax, and wait for a cheque to be delivered to your door after the sale is completed. |
What happens if there's bad weather? |
Weather is rarely a factor in estate sales. Unlike a garage sale that can be rained out, an estate sale is inside and snow, rain or wind rarely will affect its operations. In the rare event of a weather emergency, we may opt to reschedule your sale. |
What happens to everything left after the sale is finished? |
This is up to you and is different on every sale we do. Everything still belongs to you. If you wish to keep the remainder, we leave it for you. If you don’t, you may also opt to donate the leftovers to charity. We work with various local organizations and can help to make those arrangements. |
What can I do to help? |
This is our job, so basically, nothing--Just relax! That’s right, it’s actually easier for us if you do not try to help us out during the sale or the set-up time leading up to it. All you need to do is clear out any personal items that will not be included in the sale before we get started, |
What should I throw out or donate before you get started? |
Nothing! Except for personal items, financial records or perishable food, never throw away anything. No matter how much it looks like trash, let us look at it first. You would really be surprised how often people throw away the valuable stuff at an estate sale. If you are planning to donate anything, please wait until after the sale is over. As the old saying goes, one man's trash is another man's treasure! |
Do I have to have valuable antiques or fine art in order to have an Estate Sale? |
No. Most sales mainly involve normal, household contents such as kitchen items, furniture, and clothes. Although we have a strong market to sell antiques and art, the more common items are often more desirable because everyone can use them. Whereas not everyone can spend $2,500.00 for an oil painting, almost anyone can use a new shirt, an extra frying pan, or a pair of pliers. All the small items add up, maximizing your return on a lifetime's investment! |
Should I be there for the Sale? |
No. It is much easier for us to conduct a sale if you are not present. Many customers are uncomfortable shopping when a family member is present. Also, no matter how prepared you are for the sale, it can be very hard for you to watch people milling around the house and digging in the closets for clothes. To you, everything has memories associated with it. To the shoppers, it is just one of a dozen sales they are shopping at that day. It only takes a couple of people making off-hand comments about the choice of wallpaper or the style of furniture to really offend someone. We feel it is our job to make this process easier on the family and to eliminate the stress involved with it. This is why we suggest you not involve yourself during the sale, and let us take care of it for you! |
Why should I hire you? |
Very simply, it is about our experience. We know how much different items will command on the secondary market. Often inexperienced people will sell the valuable items for nothing, and turn around and overprice something else and not have it sell. With over 20 years in the antiques and appraisals business, we can get you the very best fair market value for your cherished belongings. As a potential client, we invite you to attend one or more of our estate sales to see first-hand the difference made by our attention to detail, our security, our experience, and our sales team as they assist the thousands of happy customers who attend our sales! |
When can you start? |
Contact us as soon as you think you might be interested in booking us to host your sale - there are only a limited number of sales that we can accommodate at any given time, so the sooner we can connect, the more likely we'll be able to work within your specific timeframe. |