Our Process
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Absolute Estate Sales Procedures
We take pride in providing a smooth experience throughout your estate sales process.
What to Expect Before the Sale
Absolute Estate Sales will provide the following:
- A free, professional and personal consultation
- A contract agreement between Absolute Estate Sales and our clients; detailing the provisions and expectations for the sale
- Furnish tables and any additional merchandising items
- Arrange and display all household items and furniture to best showcase your estate
- Careful sorting of your estate items; no need to throw anything away before we arrive
- Expertly price all items individually to obtain the highest possible fair market value
- Carpet protection for the entire house, if requested
- Prepare and submit all advertising information pertaining to the sale
- Website customization for your sale which will include pictures, featured items and location
- Colorful, distinctive signage for your area displayed in accordance with local regulations
- Secure all areas of home
- Obtain any necessary city permits
- Represent you and your family in a professional and courteous manner
Evaluation of Your Estate
After an evaluation of your estate, we will determine the details of the estate sale:
- Either a two or three day sale depending on the size of the estate
- Reserve a date on our calendar to best suit both parties, discuss contract details and finalize the agreement
- Discuss and set a flat percentage rate for which Absolute Estate Sales will be paid
- Set a date that Absolute Estate Sales will vacate the premises and make arrangements for trash
- Make payment arrangements with specified party
What to Expect During the Sale
The Absolute Estate Sales Team Service Commitment:
- Customers are greeted promptly by our friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Security and customer assistance provided throughout the house
- Merchandise and home are straightened constantly to maintain a fresh appearance
- Bids are accepted until the sale is completed
- We accept cash, debit and credit cards for payment
- Our staff will carefully assist customers when removing their purchases
- Area signage checked hourly
- Parking coordinated if necessary for your location
- If selling your home, we will display information provided by your agent
What to Expect After the Sale
To complete your Absolute Estate Sale:
- All bids will be considered
- Any pickup arrangements will be addressed
- All signage will be removed from the home and roadways
- Sales supplies and tables will be removed on or before the agreed upon date
- If you desire, arrangements can be made with a charity of your choice or we can provide one for any remaining estate items. Donations may be tax deductible.
- When the sale is over, we will not do a buy out as we feel that is a conflict of interest.
- Full payment will be made within 7 days from completion of the sale
- Carpet protection will be removed, if provided
- Keys will be returned to the clients
What We Provide
For the Homeowners/Executors
- Our advertising includes: Emailing approximately 6,000 past customers with pictures, placing an ad in applicable local newspapers, Craigslist and colorful, distinctive signage in and around the location of the sale
- Website customization for your sale, including pictures, featured items and location
- Furnish tables and any additional merchandising items
- Arrange and display all household items and furniture to best showcase the estate, each item priced individually
- Careful sorting of estate items; no need to throw anything away before we arrive
- Carpet protection for the entire house, if requested
- Secure all areas of home
For the Real Estate Agent
- We can conduct a sale while the house is on the market or after it has been sold
- A two to three day Open House for the estate during the sale, over 2000 people attend each sale
- Customizable listing details added to our email notifications and website, including agent contact information
- A clean and well-staged sale environment
- Listing flyers and/or agent contact information posted throughout the house for the duration of the sale
- Pictures from within the property are posted on our website and linked within our email blasts
- A successful track record for assisting in the timely sale of properties in which we conduct sales
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