Estate Mavens: Help With Estate Liquidation

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Comment by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk on February 22, 2012 at 7:06pm

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Comment by Julie Hall on September 22, 2011 at 7:36am

What's one of the most frustrating factors in conducting a liquidation?  When the client removes things or continues to remove items prior to the sale.  Each of us has our own uniqe way of handling this.  Let's discuss some ways we can better communicate with the client and at the same time be extended professional courtesy.  I'll go first:  I have a specially written paragraph in my contract that controls this particular issue, plus, I reinforce it in person with my client so everyone is upfront and clearly understands.  Anyone have ideas they would like to share with others who may have difficulty with this issue?

Comment by Julie Hall on September 22, 2011 at 7:31am

Hi everyone.  If you have given thought to going on to formalize an appraisal practice, or add it to your current menu of services, this is something you really should consider.  Whether through ISA or ASA or another, there's no better time than now to build up credentials and certifications to add credibility to yourself and your business! 

Comment by C. Dianne Zweig Editor's Desk on September 21, 2011 at 11:03pm

Good Morning,

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Comment by Timesavers Estate Sales on September 11, 2011 at 5:09pm

I have been conducting estate sales for 11 years now and yes, it IS a lot more work than most people think who never did them.  I think from some of the comments certain customers make, they think it is very easy. I usually invite them to work for us for a while and see what it entails.....of course they never accept :)  Congratulations on your successful sale Out of the Attic!

Comment by valerie cifaldi on September 11, 2011 at 1:06pm

Out of the Attic, I have been dying of curiosity! So glad you did well.

Comment by Out Of The Attic Antiques on September 11, 2011 at 10:49am

Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who answered all of my questions and helped me out - the sale went off without a hitch and  we made way more than we ever dreamed, it was fun to finally do a sale on my own, but way more work than just helping out others with theres... Thanx again to everyone!!

Comment by Timesavers Estate Sales on September 6, 2011 at 11:22am

In Chicagoland, attendance is great and yes, I feel it is due to the economy and we DO see an upswing in sale of utilitarian items ......towels, clothing, cleaning supplies, pots/pans, etc.....unfortunately, they are the lower priced items, so we seem to have more leftovers now (decor, entertaining type items, etc). People still love the high end sales, as they do get great bargains, but we have so many brand new companies in this area (probably 200 or more) in the past two years, the sales are more "diluted" as to the quality of sales we get calls for....there are still plenty to go around for everyone though, we just have to pick and choose wisely.

Comment by Julie Hall on September 6, 2011 at 6:44am

At this point in time, I would love to ask all of you from different geographical regions how you feel your liquidations are going?  Do you find they are better attended than in the past due to the economy?  Do you feel that higher end items are not selling as well or lower end "utilitarian items" are selling, or do you think the answers lie within the region you are located?

Comment by valerie cifaldi on September 5, 2011 at 11:27pm

 Out Of The Attic Antiques 

STILL IMPRESSED so I tweeted again!

--- http://www.estatesales.net/estate-sales/210690.aspx

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