How do you know if your possessions are really worth anything? To you, an old serving dish might be precious because you remember the day you received it as a gift from a dear friend. Or, a set of golf clubs that you bought for your husband years ago might be dear to you now because he has since passed away. You wonder if these items would have any kind of value other than sentimental and you think that maybe you should just call the local salvage company to haul it away. Continue reading →

One day you wake up and realize; the time has come to downsize your possessions. Whether a beloved family member has passed away, an untimely marital separation has occurred, or you are ready to retire and travel the world, you know that getting rid of your belongings is the next logical step to moving forward. But it can be so overwhelming to have a sale! Where do you begin? How do you know what to charge for items? Should you sell something in the newspaper? Continue reading →

What can you find at an estate sale? Just about anything! It’s more than just garden tools and kids toys (though you may find those as well!). Estate sales are about selling everything inside the home; items that one might just donate, or even throw away, under the assumption that nobody would want them. At the Northridge estate sales held in June, items for sale included: Continue reading →

Whether you’re downsizing your home, handling a new inheritance, or have simply realized you have too much stuff and it’s time to streamline, an estate sale is a great solution. Fortunately, there are companies, like Heritage Estate Sales that can help you to professionally divest yourself of furniture, clothing and even automobiles you no longer wanted or need. But even though you may be leaving the actual estate sale to the expertise of our staff, there are still a few things you can do to make the process smoother and easier. Continue reading →

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. Continue reading →

For most people, the closest you’ll ever come to having to run and organize something like an estate sale is clearing out the garage and putting everything in front of the house, ready to haggle or argue with whoever happens to come by. An estate sale might have similar roots, but it can be on a much bigger and more intimidating scale, and can even represent something your garage sale never can; unexpected gain through loss. An estate sale may occur when a person comes into property and items, often as a result of inheritance or legal transfer when the original owner has passed away. If it’s happening to you, it means you’ve unexpectedly come into possession of a lot of items, up to and including a home and everything in it. Continue reading →

There’s a big difference between a flea market and a premium retail experience. Aside from the nature of the products on the sale, the big differentiator is one of presentation. A flea market is a collection of items packed onto a table for people to browse. A premium retail establishment is about the carefully structured shopping experience. There’s an atmosphere, there’s an aesthetic, and, perhaps most important of all, there’s a method to the organization, with careful consideration for placement, pricing, and making sure everything looks its best. Continue reading →

Estate sales are events approximately 1-4 days in length in which the furnishings and items of an entire home can be purchased by the general public. Generally, estate sales are held in the home that contains the items to be sold due to cost effectiveness and convenience. People hold estate sales for a variety of reasons, such as to liquidate all or part of a person’s estate or family’s inheritance after a death, divorce, or foreclosure as well as to downsize a household prior to moving into another home or make room for renovations and new furnishings. Eleven tips for preparing a home for and executing a successful estate sale include: Continue reading →

Rolexes are high-quality time pieces known for their classic design with intricate and precise details. Below are five ways you can spot an authentic Rolex quickly when perusing estate sales or antique dealers: Continue reading →

Making a mistake when buying or selling silver jewelry or utensils can be a costly one. Knowing and spotting the difference between silver-plated jewelry and sterling silver jewelry is intrinsic for shopping estate sales. Continue reading →