Our 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