Author Archives: Carol Madden
News About EstateSalesNews.com
In March of 2013 I launched a free online magazine/blog about estate sales. EstateSalesNews.com
My goal was to educate sellers, buyers and estate sale companies based on my 25 plus years of experience as an estate liquidator and a retired owner of an estate sale company.
Now after over 875 articles during these four years the time has come to pass this labor of love on.
The new owner of EstateSalesNews.com is Estatesale.com. They have been a huge supporter of EstateSalesNews.com.
Continuing to offer estate sales news and information is a paramount concern and I hope you will continue to read and follow EstateSalesNews.com.
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to provide free, useful information about estates sales without an agenda. This website was created as a resource for all. Free and unfettered. We have written about the good, the bad and the ugly.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the readers and followers of EstateSalesNews.com. my heartfelt thanks. The happiness and joy of writing about a business I care deeply about has been some of the best years of my life.
I will not say goodbye, simply – I’ll see you at an estate sale. Happy shopping.
Carol Madden
Labor Day Weekend And The Flooding In Houston
by Carol Madden, EstateSalesNews.com
Labor Day weekend is usually a time we spend relaxing from our labors and enjoying friends and family.
This will not be the case for thousands of National Guard troops, first responders, emergency medical personnel, police, and an endless list of volunteers working to rescue and sustain those in Houston and the southeast part of Texas.
With record breaking flooding these men and women will be laboring far more than usual. Their job, to try and save as many lives as possible and provide support to those left devastated by Hurricane Harvey.
Support will be needed financially, food and water, utilities, clothing and of great importance, emotional care.
This weekend we hope you take some time to labor either writing a check, helping to provide food and clothing to send south, or just using social media to let those in Texas know that we are there for them.
A hamburger or hot dog would be a treat to those who can no longer cook them on their grills because they are gone. We should not forget them as we celebrate this weekend.
Let us labor each in our own way to help those who have lost so much and for those who are giving their labor, time, strength and even their life to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Estate Sales News And Hurricane Harvey
Estate Sales News offers a variety of information, news, and assistance.
At this moment in time, however, with the news of Hurricane Harvey estate sales may be of assistance.
The thousands of families and individuals who have lost everything are in need.
Estate sale companies near, but not in the flood ravaged area of Houston can play a part in assisting those families.
Items that have not sold including, clothing, linens, dishware, etc. can be offered as donations for the families who have lost everything.
Estate sale companies can contact local aid groups including churches, the Salvation Army, Red Cross and other charitable organizations.
Here at EstateSalesNews.com our hearts and prayers are with those in Texas.
Estate Sales Nitty Gritty Downsizing, Moving, Estate Liquidation
Estate sales handle the nitty gritty of downsizing, moving and estate liquidation.
Recently the New York Times and other publications have written articles by non estate liquidators about this necessary and booming industry. Much of what is discussed could be called fluff.
Whether downsizing, moving or liquidating an estate there is much more to it than just sorting and making charitable donations.
The goal of the estate sale is to reduce or eliminate personal property, Trying to give the seller(s) or heir(s) some kind of monetary return on their past purchases or gifts.
Many estate sale companies have trained staff specifically trained to work with the elderly, but the business of liquidation is still the same.
Helping people part with years of accumulation is not an easy task. Emotional attachment comes into play. A third party without attachments is often beneficial.
It is important when the time for liquidation comes, unless you really don’t want to receive any monetary compensation, donating should be left for after the estate sale.
When interviewing estate sale companies, you should feel comfortable about asking them about their experience working with senior citizens. Ask how they feel about working with families. Especially with loved ones who may be liquidating a family members personal property for medical conditions.
A knowledgeable estate liquidator will recognize items of value that could be donated, but would be more beneficial to the individual being sold.
Many estate liquidation companies are happy to discuss the handling of downsizing or liquidation with emotionally attached family or friends.
The nitty gritty of estate sales is more than just sorting, pricing, advertising and selling. It requires estate sale companies to use compassion and understanding.
Consider these elements when interviewing estate liquidators. Wise choices should make the liquidation process less stressful and hopefully financially successful.
Estate Sale No No’s
Estate sale no no’s have become a continuing theme.
Seller etiquette is as important as buyer etiquette at estate sales.
As a seller when you hire an estate sale company you should have already gone through everything in the property. Anything you want to keep should have been removed or locked away.
The job of an estate sale company is not to sort through and organize personal property so that a seller can then cherry pick items they want from the sale. It is not the task of the estate liquidation company to do the “dirty work” and then have items removed from the estate sale.
Sellers need to be responsible for looking through, sorting and choosing those items that they want. If they are dealing with a hoarder sale then discuss this with the estate sale company before signing the estate sale contract to avoid misunderstandings and future problems. This is the time to discuss items that may surface they might want and how that will be handled.
When an estate sale company agrees to conduct an estate sale, they base their fee, advertising, staff requirements and time on what they see at the time they visit the property.
Many estate sale companies have added clauses to their estate sale contracts to collect a commission on items removed after a certain time frame in the contract.
Buyers allso need to remember it is a privilege not a given to be entitled to enter and attend an estate sale. The estate sale company has a fiduciary with the seller. It is their responsibility to control entrance to, sales and buyer behavior within the property.
The estate sale company can ask a buyer to leave the sale if they feel any inappropriateness by the conduct of a buyer. This can include language, harassment, or possible theft or changing or deletion of price tags.
The estate sale should have signs posted throughout and about the property concerning the rules, terms, and conditions of the estate sale.
Estate sale no no’s apply on both sides of the estate liquidation business. Success can depend on it.
Estate Sale Today Jewelry And Antique Store in Philadelphia
Estate sale today with a jewelry and antique store in Philadelphia. This estate sale is conducted by Ben Franklin Estate Sales. The store has been untouched for years. Huge amounts of 14kt, 18kt. and silver. The jewelry store section will be by appointment. Seeing the quantity of antiques and jewelry leaves one speechless. Click here for a link to the sale and all photos.
Estate Sale Of Martin Mackey Educator, Artist, Collector
The estate sale of Martin Mackey, educator, artist and collector is being conducted by Again L.A. Estate Sales starting Saturday August 5th. This estate sale will be held for four days concluding on Tuesday, August 8th in Los Angeles, California. As reported yesterday east coast, west coast estate sales.
This estate sale has taken weeks to prepare (as many collector/hoarder sales do). To view information and all the photos for this sale click on the link here.
Estate Sales East Coast To West Coast Packed With Collectibles
Estate sales east coast to west coast packed with collectibles. Starting August 4th in Wayne, New Jersey and Saturday, August 5th in Los Angeles two estate sales with homes filled to the ceilings with great collectibles, antiques and everything from A-Z. Today we feature some of the many photos from the Wayne, New Jersey estate sale.
Tomorrow we will feature some of the photos from the Los Angeles estate sale.
To view this estate sale in Wayne, New Jersey conducted by E Sales click on this link.
Importance Of Liability Insurance For Estate Sales
The importance of liability insurance for estate sales has become a necessary cost for estate sale companies.
With thousands of estate sales, thousands of estate sale companies and baby boomers moving or downsizing at an increased pace, estate sale companies need to protect their businesses.
The world has become a litigious place. Estate sale companies take care when staging an estate sale, but with hundreds of people moving through the occasional incident can happen. The estate liquidator works diligently to keep the estate sale a safe environment.
One company that works with a large majority of estate sale companies providing estate sales insurance is the ACNA (Antiques and Collectibles National Association),
Estate Sale With Mini Sewing Machines And Sewing Collectibles
Bad Dog Estate and Moving Sales is conducting an estate sale with mini sewing machines and sewing collectibles on August 11th in Independence, Minnesota starting August 11th.
Miniature sewing machines and sewing collectibles are sought after at estate sales. This estate sale is loaded and click on this link to view this estate sale.
