Estate sales can be a great way to get rid of the clutter in your home and make some extra money all at once. While there are some definite positives, there can also be some hiccups. Estate sales can be tricky to plan, and it’s hard to know what will make them a success. Here are some tips to help you have a successful sale. Do Your Research You don’t want to price an item too low based on an instinct to then find out later it was worth substantially more. When you’re still in the planning phases, research items that you aren’t familiar with to see what similar ones are selling for. Places like Facebook marketplace, Kijiji, and eBay are good places to start. Clearly Mark Your Prices Bargaining is a normal part of estate sales. By having your prices clearly marked, it makes it easy for customers to see what you’re asking and make you a reasonable offer or begin negotiations. Clear prices make shopping easy for customers, and the easier it is the more you’ll sell. Make Sure You Have Enough Hands on Deck It’s not enough to just have one person available to collect money from buyers. You should ask for help from family and friends and have them dispersed throughout different parts of the home so they are easily accessible to shoppers. Setup a Place for Purchases You’ll need to set up a central place to receive payments. Make sure you have a table big enough so shoppers can set down their items, and handle their payments easily. Convenience is key. Get a Cash Box with Change A float is a necessity when holding an estate sale. You’ll need to be able to break bills and make change for customers. There is no way you want your customers to have to leave to get exact change somewhere else! Be Prepared for Crowds Many people who shop estate sales, do so first thing in the morning before items get picked over. It’s not uncommon for these sales to happen as early as 7 am so be prepared by prepping your home the night before and have everything set and ready to go. It makes for a long day but a successful one for sure. Keep your Pets Contained We all love our pets, but an estate sale may not be the perfect place for them. Check if your furry friends can go to a friend or family members house for the day to ensure your day isn’t spent chasing your dog or cat who got out or trying to quiet them down every time the doorbell rings. Advertise This is one of the most important points. How is anyone going to know you’re having an estate sale if you don’t advertise? Use your local newspaper, put flyers around town, post in local Facebook groups, put posters up on community bulletin boards, add your event to Kijiji and more. As your friends and family to share your event on social media for even further reach. Use Signs for Directions Many people stop by estate sales because they see signs while they are out and about. Place signs on major roadways and guide customers to your front door with clear, legible signs that are easy to read in a passing vehicle. Keep it simple-just add directional arrows and your address! Hire a Pro There are companies that focus on helping people set up for estate sales. Because this is such a big job you’ll need all hands on deck to be prepared. Relocate Stress Free makes preparing for an estate sale a breeze. Our friendly, and knowledgeable staff are able to jump in and give you a hand to ensure the day of your sale goes smoothly. With the spring weather finally here, now is the perfect time to prepare for an estate sale!
Do you need help handling an Estate? Relocate Stress Free is here to help.
When the unimaginable has happened and a family member or friend has passed, there are many steps in handling their estate. Estates may seem overwhelming but we are here to help you every step of the way. Do you know how to you handle their belongings? Relocate Stress Free assists many families and executors in dealing with these situations. We assign a designated coordinator to handle all of your needs whether it is a small or large estate. The first step is we will meet with you and discuss all your options and the process of sorting the estate belongings. We understand this time is difficult for you and we are there for the entire process from beginning to end. Next our professional crew will assist in packing and sorting the items of the estate. In the sorting process the crew will help you decide where the belongings need to be distributed, whether they need are packed and given to a loved one or sent to an auction or a charity (of your choice or we will assist you with options). Our crew at Relocate Stress Free are experts in sorting, organizing and providing the best value for the dispersal of years of accumulation in the home. After packing, sorting and distributing estate items, our crew will assist in preparing the estate home for sale. Relocate Stress Free will ensure the house is cleaned thoroughly and is prepared for the sale. Relocate Stress Free understands that this can be a difficult and stressful time for clients. As a result, no one should have to do it alone. We will ensure that we handle every situation with complete discretion and in a professional manner. We handle estate services with individual clients, lawyer firms and banking institutions. If you require our services we would be happy to sit down with you to discuss your options.