Frequently Asked Questions about Estate Liquidation Sales and A&A Estate
Wizards
Our Most Frequently Asked Questions:
- How far in advance should I call you?
- Obviously, the sooner the better. We often have sales lined
up for several weeks in advance, although some of them may be
flexible, and we may be able to fit you in at the last minute.
- What will it cost me for the Estate Wizards to execute my estate
sale?
- There is no up-front or out-of-pocket expense to you. We
will negotiate with you a percentage of total sales for our
commission, and simply deduct that from the proceeds at the end
of the sale.
- How long does it take you to "set up" an estate sale?
- We need normally only need 2-3 days to set up an estate sale
- How many days to you hold an estate sale open?
- We usually hold the estate sale open to the public for 3-4
days
- Where do you advertise your estate sales and liquidations?
- We advertise on our web page, by
means of our email list of over 800
buyers, on estatesales.net, on
Craig's List, in the
Denver Post or local newspapers, and
with directional signs
- How do I know I can trust A&A Estate Wizards to do the best job?
- Does A&A Estate Wizards have a list of references from prior
clients?
- How do I arrange for the Estate Sale Wizards to execute my sale?
- Just give us a call at (303) 274-8317 or (720) 371-3366, and
arrange for a free initial interview.
- I don't have an "entire household" of possessions. Can you help
me sell what I have?
- We do need a certain quantity of sellable items, in order
for us to hold a liquidation sale for you. However, it does not
need to be an "entire household", especially if there are lots
of tools, jewelry, desirable collectibles, etc. Give us a call,
and we will tell you whether or not we can do a liquidation sale
for you, based upon what you have to sell
- Do you "pad" your estate sales with items belonging to
someone else?
- No. Some estate sale companies make this a standard
practice. Allowing employees to sell their own merchandise at
someone else's estate sale is sometimes used in lieu of wages or
as an incentive to employees. We do not feel that is fair to
you, our client.
- What happens to the items that don't sell?
- We strive to sell every last item in the house for the
highest price we can achieve. However, unlike a store, we can't
sit back and wait days, months, or years for items to sell. We
only have 3-4 day to get it all sold. So there probably will be
items left over. At the end of the sale, if you wish, we can
arrange to have all remaining items (and trash) removed, and the
house swept up. Although there is usually no charge for this,
depending on the ratio of sellable items to trash, and the
volume, there may be a fee deducted from the proceeds to cover
this. Again, this is not an out-of-pocket expense, but a
deduction from the proceeds. We will work closely with you on
this, making sure you are aware of exactly what needs to be
hauled away.
- You can, of course, donate some leftover items to charity,
and they will give you a form for deducting a write-off from
your income taxes.
- Also, you can choose to keep any unsold items or give them
to friends or family.
Other Questions People Ask:
- Why should I hire AA Estate Wizards to execute my estate
sale?
- over 26 years experience organizing and executing
estate sales and liquidations in the Denver area
- advertising on our website, and
by way of our extensive email list
- we hold our sales open for more days
than most other companies
- longtime
A+ member of Denver/Boulder Better Business Bureau
- we provide to you a detailed accounting
summary of your estate sale
- we reduce theft and breakage by
limiting the number of buyers in the house at any one time
- we are bonded and insured
- we care about you and about your
prized possessions. We will always be empathetic to you and your
family's feelings, and we will exercise great care in the
handling and sale of your possessions
- What IS an estate sale, anyway?
- Originally, an estate sale was a sale or auction held to
liquidate the possessions left behind by someone recently
deceased. More recently, the term has been more loosely applied
to any sale involving an entire household of possessions.
- What do you do to "set up" an estate liquidation sale?
- First, we set up our display tables throughout the house,
and re-arrange furniture as necessary. Then, we go through the
house, emptying drawers and boxes, cleaning items as necessary
and arranging them on our display tables. Finally, we affix
prices to all displayed items.
- Can I assign minimum prices to my
possessions?
- We do allow our clients to set minimum prices on a limited
number of items, and will work with our clients to meet their
needs. However, we know the Denver area marketplace, and will
tell you what the maximum price something is likely to bring. We
will allow clients to set minimum prices on some items, but
obviously we have to have the freedom to price items to sell, at
the prices we know will sell.
- How soon will I, the client, be paid after the estate sale is
over?
- We deliver your proceeds and a detailed accounting of the
sale within three business days
after the sale ends.
- Should I sort items out, or clean the house up
before you arrive?
- NO, NO, NO! Please do not throw anything away, even if you
feel certain it is of no value. And sorting and arranging is our
job - you don't need to do it.
- How do I know what sold, or how much any given item sold for?
- We provide you with a detailed accounting of the sale,
showing exactly what sold, and for how much. (Note: minor items,
such as towels and washcloths, kitchenwares or toiletries, are
sometimes grouped into general categories, but all major items
are listed in detail.)
- What if my estate contains fine art or very rare collectibles?
- An antique or collectible has to be very rare indeed for us
not to have prior sales experience or knowledge of it. For fine
art and ancient artifacts, if we cannot find the necessary
information, we have sources of appraisers and dealers who do.
If we can't price something confidently, we will let you know
before the sale, and if you wish, put it out for bid.
- Should I wait until the house is sold, to hold my estate sale?
- Some real estate brokers may disagree with us, but our
answer is no. Once the house is sold, time for holding an estate
sale can be very limited or even nonexistent. It is far better
to have the estate sale right away, then clean, repair, paint
the house as necessary, once everything has been removed.
- Do you sell items on ebay or other online auctions?
- Generally, no. The time delay, shipping and other
complications usually make this unfeasible. However, if you have
just a few items that you feel very strongly should be auctioned
online, we will be happy to talk with you about it.
Still have questions? Please call us at (303)
274-8317 or (720) 371-3366
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