1. Process Overview
Free Consultation
- We begin by offering a free one-hour consultation where we discuss your needs in detail. This initial meeting helps us understand your goals and allows us to tailor our services to meet your specific requirements.
Estimate
- Following our consultation, we work together to decide which services you need. We provide a clear, detailed estimate outlining the hours, staff required, and any associated costs. Transparency is key, and we ensure you understand every aspect of the process before proceeding.
Photography
- As part of our process, we meticulously photograph all your personal property. Each item, especially those considered for sale or distribution, is documented with a digital timestamp, date, and unique photo number. This ensures an accurate and comprehensive record of your belongings.
Post & Host
- We create a personalized webpage for you on our website, where all the photographs of your items are posted. This page serves as a centralized location for organizing your belongings into categories such as items to be moved, sold, stored, or donated. You can easily share this page with family members or others involved, and it can be password-protected for added security.
Personal Property Management
- We assist you in organizing your inventory and making informed decisions about what to move with you and what to do with the rest. We guide you through the options, discussing the pros and cons of estate sales, direct dealer sales, consignment, and estate auctions. Often, we recommend a combination of these approaches to maximize value and efficiency.
Research and Valuations
- Our team conducts thorough research on your items to determine their style, maker, age, and current market value. We then categorize these items into groups such as keep, sell, ship, store, donate, recycle, or dispose. This research ensures that you make well-informed decisions about the disposition of your property.
Heirlooms Management
- From the outset, we identify heirlooms and ensure they are treated with the utmost care. These items are separated from other belongings and protected from all other forms of distribution or sale. We coordinate all packing, delivery, shipping, and freight services for these cherished items, ensuring they arrive safely to your loved ones.
