Who needs the services of Accord Estate Sales?

• When a family member or relative has a probated or non-probated estate, which needs to be liquidated.

• When one is downsizing or relocating a residence and wishes to liquidate all or some of the household contents.

• When a divorce, separation or major lifestyle change results in the need to sell possessions.

• When a company or organization changes direction or down sizes, resulting in the need to liquidate.

When are Estate Sales usually held?

• The sale itself is usually conducted on a weekend, and most often will include a Friday. However, each sale is unique and the hours and days are determined accordingly. Larger sales may include additional days and hours.

Why Should I have an Estate Sale?

• Having an estate sale on-site will bring in more money from the sale of the personal property than by any other means of liquidation. Your items are more appealing and sell better when they are displayed in an appropriate atmosphere. An on-site sale offers the convenience of no packing and no moving, both of which can result in damage to merchandise.

How is advertising handled?

• For each and every sale, we offer an e-mail and sale flyer distribution to an extensive list of collectors, dealers, designers, decorators and retail customers. This includes a brief description of the estate contents and the date, location and time of the sale and all information will be posted on our Web Site. We will also post pictures of some of the merchandise on our Web Site. We advertise sales in the local newspapers, craig's list, and we search for local advertising options that are available in communities closest to the sale location. We have a large following, and they contact us regularly to find out about our sales.

Why Should I hire Accord Estate Sales?

• Accord Estate Sales serves as the overseer of the sale of all items included and will work to bring in collectors, dealers and buyers willing to pay the best prices. Identification of and placing a value on antiques, collectibles and household items, coupled with a knowledge of the best fair-market value for merchandise take study and experience. It involves continual research. In short, it takes a full-time professional who specializes in this work. Our qualified staff provides you with just that experience.

How Much Will it Cost to have an Accord Estate Sales do my sale?

• It will cost nothing out of pocket. Estate sale professionals usually charge a commission based on the size of the sale, how much work will be involved to prepare and run the sale and whether or not there will be travel expenses should the sale be located in a city outside normal range of operation. A comfortable range for commission on a sale is between 25% and 40% and may be negotiated between owner and agent.

How long does it take to prepare a sale?

• A good estate sale professional will be able to keep preparation time to a minimum, usually one week for an average size sale. Some sales require more time depending on the quantity of merchandise. Time is required for sorting, pricing, displaying, and advertising deadlines. We want to make sure that everything is organized and displayed appropriately before the sale begins.

What is done with things that do not sell?

• At the completion of the sale, the remaining items are disposed of per arrangement made ahead of time between the owner and the agent. In cases where items are donated to a charity, agent will supply, to the owner, a receipt used for tax deduction purposes.

Do I need to be present during the sale?

• An owner is certainly welcome to be present. However, most agents will agree that it seems easier for family to stay away. This is a very emotional time and it is just less painful to not witness the goings on. The owner's presence at the sale can be intimidating for customers and, in fact rarely helps to increase the proceeds from the sale.

Additional questions can be answered by contacting Accord Estate Sales