5 Ways To Help People With Estate Sale Preparation

The pandemic sparked a spike of home purchases that we have not seen in 2006. People are moving for a variety of reasons, including an increase in remote job possibilities, a desire to migrate to less densely populated places, and a high majority of the population nearing retirement.

Here’s how real estate agents may guide their clients in preparing for a successful estate sale.

PLAN YOUR MOVE OUT AHEAD OF TIME

Inform residents that they must vacate their homes before the estate sale team arrives. Your customers may take only what they want and leave the rest for sale. It is extremely advised to schedule a buffer day to wrap up any loose ends.

Additionally, the homeowners should have any oversized items moved to the first level by their movers. Large pieces sell better when they can be readily taken away.

DECIDE WHAT TO KEEP & WHAT TO GET RID OF

During estate sales, almost everything can be bought and sold. Estate sales specialists can assist their clients in selling their items. From kitchenware to fine china, utilitarian furniture to beautiful antiques, and costume jewelry to gold and silver.

Ascertain that your clients have an idea of what they want to keep. Prior to an estate sale consultation, have them go on a treasure search in their own house including attics and crawl spaces.

When the experts begin to clear out these places, they may face problems if the homeowners were unaware of what was in the attic boxes and wish to keep stuff. Let the estate sale agent know if they have any storage facilities, safety deposit boxes, or anything sitting around at a family or friend’s garage.

TAKE OUT ANY PERSONAL ITEMS

Everyone has personal papers and stuff in their possession. Gather and remove from the home any items that contain personal information, such as social security cards, military documents, medical bills, family photos, birth certificates, passports, licenses, pay stubs, prescription drugs, and any other items that may contain sensitive information.

IDENTIFY POTENTIAL HAZARDS

If the homeowner points out any possible dangers when preparing the property for sale, such as a wobbly stair or a low entryway, it is essential to relay this information to keep both team members and buyers safe in the home. Even better, perform those upkeep tasks prior to the estate sale.

GIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE  ITEMS IN YOUR HOME

It is not essential, but having any and all information regarding specialized or designer products can be extremely helpful. Providing information on what they paid for something, as well as any papers or knowledge about designer and brand name things such as jewelry, clothes, carpets, furniture, or artwork, is all important in assessing fair market value and promoting the sale. Items signed by or belonging to a well-known person usually require confirmation of provenance.

CLEAR OUT

In the same way that it is difficult for a real estate agent to sell a property when the owner is there, it is difficult to organize a successful estate sale while the owner is present. Everyone should leave the house and let the pros sell.

It is important to mention that a professional estate sale is not ideal for all houses. A good estate sale company, in fact, should not accept all clients. Instruct your client to contact an estate sale specialist for a free consultation. They’ll be able to tell right away whether the products will lead shoppers to form a queue down the street or whether alternate solutions are required.