Item Set-up

 - Empty all closets, cabinets, storage areas and unpack boxes or storage bins to uncover any items of value.
- Investigate all basement, attic and crawl space areas for items that are sellable.
- Provide all the tables, showcases and other display items needed to properly showcase your items.
- We categorize, stage, clean, appraise, price and display items attractively to maximize sales.
- Establish a "smalls" area for your more fragile, valuable, smaller items.
- Price each item based on its current liquidation value.
- Merchandise your items in an attractive, appealing manner to maximize their selling potential. 

Rope off any areas that are "off limits" to buyers.

- Place warning signs (such as "Watch Your Step") and warning tape at any potentially hazardous locations in the home.
- Place signage throughout the home to indicate our selling, return and payment policies, as well as any directional signage (such as directions to the basement or garage). 

 - Take accurate, thought-out photos (anywhere from 80 to over 400 total photos!) of many of the better items included in the sale.
- Write up a detailed description of the items included in the sale, with specific mentions of better items.
- Promote the sale via an ad in the local Sun News as well as an on-line ad on etatesales.net.
- Place directional signage in the neighborhood to direct shoppers to the sale.
- Answer any emails or questions received from potential buyers about any items included in the sale.
- We will obtain any necessary permits to conduct the sale. 

 - Conduct a 2- or 3-day sale based on the size of the estate and your particular needs.  All sales are held during the weekend.
- Utilization of a "numbers" system on the first day to control sales traffic.
- Staff your sale with professional, courteous associates who understand how to help run an estate sale.
- Write down every sale (even a sale for no more than $1) on hard-copy receipts.
- Perform a security check at the end of each sales day, including checking closed-off rooms and areas and ensuring windows are still locked and secured. 

 - Within 4 days of the last day of the sale, we will issue a packet to you which will include payment for your share of the proceeds, the sales receipts, a sale summary report, and the keys to the home.  You can either receive this packet in-person or we can mail it to your home via Registered Mail.
- Provide you with a list of options on how to dispose of any remaining household items.

Of course, if you need the home emptied and cleaned out after the sale, we offer this service too!