While some estate sales can be a simple matter of people wishing to downsize, the most common cause is when the recently deceased have left possessions behind, and it is the beneficiaries who must decide what to do with them.
In a situation like this, especially when looking at the legacy and memories that make up a lifetime of collected items, furnishing, art, clothing and jewelry, the last thing the bereaved want to do is assess the estate, assign a monetary value to each individual thing, and preside over disposing of them for sale. This is simply not a good time to ask the bereaved to manage an elaborate business operation, and yet that is exactly what is expected of them when an estate comes into their possession. To the people that attend an estate sale, what’s on display are just goods available for purchase. To the people involved, this represents the legacy of what a person has left behind after life, and it’s very difficult to remain objective and businesslike in that situation.
And that is why people come to Heritage Estate Sales. We understand just how difficult this time can be for our clients, and we endeavour to treat them, and the estate, with the utmost compassion and respect. We don’t look at our services as selling goods. We see this as helping people through a challenging period of their lives; easing the burden of loss, and handling a time consuming and potentially emotional process to help our clients move forward.
Our methodology is comprehensive and effective. The very first thing we do is consult with our client to understand their exact needs and assess the situation they are dealing with. This first step covers everything from a free consultation to a preliminary appraisal of the estate. From there, we create a plan of action and work with the client to keep them informed and engaged in process, setting out the scope and scale of the estate sale. It may simply require the sale of items, or it may be as demanding as requiring a complete staging of a home. Regardless of the scale, we bring the wealth of our experience to our clients and they can leave the matter in our hands. We take our responsibility seriously, and we know that when we serve our clients, we’re not just managing the sale of assets, we are easing the burden during a trying emotional period.
Heritage Estate Sales has been working with people throughout Los Angeles and the surrounding areas. If you find yourself in need of guidance and compassion during the difficult process of an estate sale, don’t hesitate to contact us by phone, e-mail or through our website for a consultation.