Although it can be a wonderful thing for other people, having an estate sale is one of the more difficult parts of losing a loved one. Going through their stuff and bringing up memories while saying goodbye is a really tough process. There are some ways to make this as easy for you and your family as possible. Thinking about yourself and your family during this time is the most important thing to remember while taking these steps to prepare for the sale.
Take Your Time Sorting
The sorting process can be heart-wrenching and we want to reiterate that it is important to hold onto any items you find meaning in and want to keep. With that in mind it is crucial that we be realistic during this process. Is there space to keep the things you want? Is there a need for it? Obviously, we encourage people to keep their personal items, like photographs, education certificates, military medals and whatever else has invaluable appeal. Large items are what should be considered carefully.
The other thing to keep in mind while sorting is finances. Are there costs that you need help covering with some of the money you will be making from the sale? Which items might be of the most value? It’s important to know what is real and worth a lot so you can get an appropriate amount for these things.
Get Help
Having an estate sale is awful when you do not have anyone helping you. Heritage Estates specifically exists to make this easy on you. There are a lot of bits and pieces that go into having an estate sale, let alone a successful one. Having a 24-7 estate sale directory that is accessible to people in your area looking for exactly what you have to offer is a great step.
Once you have decided everything that you would not like to sell we come in and make everything you do want to sell look perfect, we will clan and make it all presentable for you as well offer appraisals and other price notes. Trained staff will be there to make sure the sale itself goes as planned. It’s definitely worth having the help as there are sure to be other things on your mind.
Tell People About The Sale
This is the part some people skip over and another reason it is important to have help during this process. To get people to come to your sale they must know about it. Signs are helpful for a few people that are driving around but the internet is the most effective marketing place now. Utilizing social media can be helpful but a site like ours is the most effective way as we can target people specifically looking for what you are doing. Giving an accurate depiction of what kinds of items they may find at the sale is important as well and something we pride ourselves on.
When everything is prepared nicely, advertised well and priced appropriately the sale itself will be a piece of cake. Getting help is an integral part of making this process of having an estate sale as smooth and peaceful as possible for you and your family.