Moving is always a stressful time, no matter how positive a person is about their eventual destination, or how excited one is to start a life in a new place. At Heritage Estate Sales, we have many clients who have decided to uproot and move to a new country or even to exotic islands. With this type of conversion, transporting possessions can certainly be taxing, but more cumbersome items such as vehicles are always a concern.
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Estate sales can provide a lot of insight to both buyers and sellers when the items that are being displayed are well researched and evaluated. At Heritage Estate Sales, we have been able to connect people in meaningful ways that result in heirlooms being passed on to new families. In this way, the sale of items is not only financial gains for the seller, but also desired gains for the buyer.

We come across many properties where the full extent of what is in the lot is not truly understood. This could be anything from a set of vintage Dutch ceramics that had been used as breakfast plates for years, to kitchen utensils that are actually Rogers Bros. Heritage silverware. When sellers have a comprehensive inventory done on the contents of the home, they can also know that they are properly befitting from a fair sale. Buyers will also be able to get an overview of goods, and know what they are looking for as soon as they enter the residence. Continue reading →

For anyone who has ever paged through a home décor or better living type of magazine, an estate sale could be the ideal way to acquire stylish new designs and fully redecorate the house in one simple buying trip. At Heritage Estate Sales, many of the homes that we have handled in the Los Angeles area have actually been featured in magazine spreads or on decorating shows. These properties are well appointed and well cared for, which means that buyers are able to come by high quality, and often rare, items. Continue reading →

Estate sales come in all shapes and sizes. When a client is liquidating the contents of their own property, they are often more aware of the items that may be tucked away, as well as where they may be hidden. However, some estate sales also come about as a result of real estate agents having acquired a property that was left with all the contents intact. In order to either resell or renovate the home, these goods must of course be removed, and that task frequently falls upon us at Heritage Estate Sales.

What is always interesting to us about many of the older residences or homes that have been lived in by a single inhabitant for many years, is the amount of valuable and fascinating items that have accumulated. Crystal is strong commodity that will be found in older homes, and identifying what is real and what is reproduction can be an intricate process. Continue reading →

The simple definition of property is all that which is owned by an individual or is within the confines of a residence. By value of that definition, Heritage Estate Sales extends the scope of many of our event to include items that may have been stored in places other than the actual home, but are still considered property.

At one of our sales, the clients discovered that their relative had kept a storage unit, as well as the accumulation of goods within the house. In an effort to ensure that everything was cleared and all loose ends could be tied up, we ended up shipping the contents of this unit to the home and adding it to the inventory. While this particular job was quite extensive, it was also a great success. Not only did the client gain more capital than they had initially figured on, but they were also able to take care of all the estate concerns at once. This saved them the time and effort of trying to auction off the storage unit property separately. Continue reading →

Our modern social attitude tends to have a very take charge sentiment behind it.  For many people, doing it yourself is a large sense of pride, as it signifies important accomplishments and an ability to show off talents and skills.  The problem that many individuals run into, however, is that not all projects are well suited to be taken on alone.  This will often apply to people who are trying to run their own estate sales, and become exceedingly overwhelmed as they tackle the sheer amount of items they are handling. Continue reading →

We are always so honored to be able to help our clients by managing their estate sales, but we are equally excited to get a glimpse into the wonderful collectible that have been accumulated over the years.  One thing that always impresses us is that no matter what the collection is, whether furniture or figurine, there is such love and care that has gone into preserving it.  It is also our honor to extend this caring courtesy to our clients and make sure that these amazing items are not only appreciated, but also go to an equally loving home. Continue reading →

Properties in Los Angeles are richly varied, not just in outer style but also with interior decorations.  The wonderfully diverse population of the area can be particularly expressive when it comes to collectibles and nostalgic items.  At Heritage Estate Sales, we often see this with older homes, or with residences that have had long time inhabitants.  As our clients hire us to go through and run inventory and appraisal on the items, we are often in awe of the amazing finds that are collected there. Continue reading →

In the Los Angeles area, estate sales have become very enticing events for many individuals from collectors, to re-sellers, to people who are looking for intriguing items to decorate their homes.  At Heritage Estate Sales, we get to interact with a number of individuals with every kind of taste in furniture and curio.  One of the more frequent questions we get asked is, “Have you ever come across …?”  The answer is usually yes. Continue reading →