Guides & resources
Straight answers about estate sales
Practical, jargon-free guides for families running an estate sale for the first time — written by people who have worked in the industry.
Planning
The Complete Estate Sale Checklist
Everything to do before, during and after an estate sale, in the order you need to do it.
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Hiring
How to Choose an Estate Sale Company
The questions to ask, the red flags to walk away from, and what a fair contract looks like.
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Valuation
How to Value Antiques & Collectibles
How professionals price antiques and collectibles, and how to research what you have.
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Deciding
Estate Sale vs. Auction: Which Is Right?
The real trade-offs between running an estate sale and sending the estate to auction.
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Valuation
Hidden Value in Overlooked Items
The everyday things families throw away that regularly turn out to be worth real money.
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Family
What to Keep: Family Memories
A gentle framework for deciding what stays in the family before pricing ever starts.
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