There are, on average, 300,000 items in the American home.
how many of these items do you actually need???
The following stages provided by Liminal Estates vary by job and are agreed upon prior to contract.
COnsultation & Preparation
Our services are usually required during sensitive transitions. We understand that every client, home, and situation are unique. This is why a consultation is necessary in order to curate the best possible approach. During the consultation, we will gauge clients expectations and level of work.
No two jobs are the same. Some clients need help determining what goes and what stays. We offer al levels of service depending on needs and budget. Additional charges for assisting in sorting personal belongings or excessively cluttered estates may apply.
In order to receive the highest return on your designated items we sort and display; at our discretion. We may decide it is best that some items not be sold at the Estate Sale. There are a variety of reasons for this conclusion. It could be determined that having that item in the sale could lessen the value of the other items around it or the item would be sold with a higher return in another outlet, often working with third party sellers.
A probationary period can often times be given (a day or two prior to sale) to provide the client the time to meditate on their decision on the contents they have included for the sale. This ensures the client is confident in their decision and prevents potential discrepancy during the sale.
The estimated setup time is determined during the consultation and is subject to change.
Other than ensuring the highest return on clients items, the safety and respect of your property is our main priority. We will take into consideration exactly what parts of your property or home are “off-limits” and will set-up accordingly.
We advertise extensively on multiple platforms, make stand-out signs that are posted locally and strategically. We target your sale to our personal rolodex which consists of our “regulars” and resellers that are looking for specific items.
Times for your sale are adjustable but typically:
9am-5pm (or dusk)
Friday through Sunday
Our team will arrive before the scheduled opening time to ensure everything is in place and ready. We arrive early to direct the “early birds”, these are buyers willing to wait in line before opening hour. Prior to opening we will finish last minute set-up details such as setting up checkout stations, and ensuring signage and ropes are prominently displayed to guide visitors to and around the sale.
As well as creating visual boundaries we will continually direct an orderly parking and traffic flow for your property and your neighbors sake.
In our commitment to providing an optimal experience for both our clients and customers, we kindly request that clients refrain from being on-site during the estate sale. While we deeply value your involvement and input throughout the consultation and preparation stages, allowing our team to work without interruption during the sale ensures the smoothest execution possible.
During a typical three-day sale, Friday morning sees the highest level of activity, gradually tapering off over the weekend. Given these dynamics and the nature of our service, we adhere to a specific sales strategy, which may be adjusted as needed.
On the first day of the sale, we typically offer limited to no deals, allowing customers the opportunity to explore and evaluate items at their leisure. As the sale progresses into the second and final day, we often introduce bundle deals and closeout sales, providing additional incentives for visitors to make purchases and ensuring a successful conclusion to the event.
At the conclusion of every evening the home will be reorganized and cleaned up before locking the home and property up thoroughly. As most sales are Cash Only the lock box is taken myself and to be stored at my home safe.
Clients can expect a post-sale review at the end of each day which will include a review of how clients were reacting to pricing, my tips and changes that may be made for the next day, and a total of sales. We do not keep record of every item sold and what it sold for as often times we will bundle sales.
Throughout the sale, we remain flexible and responsive to evolving circumstances. Whether it's adjusting the layout for optimal traffic flow or fine-tuning pricing strategies, we adapt on the fly to maximize your success.
We will save all potentially important family items for the family, including financial records and documents, correspondence, photographs, personal mementos, etc. anything that may have been missed that we come across.
Ideally at the end of the sale every item has been sold and taken off the property! Even the most successful sale will still have items left on the property.
Following the sale, our team conducts a thorough assessment in order to consult the client on the best course of action with the remaining items. Although The remaining items are the responsibility of the owner we refer the cleanup to our preferred third party. This service can facilitate the efficient removal and disposal of unsold items, ensuring a smooth transition for all parties involved.
