The Best Estate Services San Francisco Bay Area Offers

By Sherry Gross


The need for an estate sale often comes at a time when there has been a death in the family. It is a time when most family members left behind do not feel like tackling a project as extensive as sorting, pricing and holding such an event. For those residing in the location, the best Estate services San Francisco Bay Area has to offer will lend a hand, or take over the project completely.

The major details, the minor details and everything in between are taken care of for them. This frees their time to use for other things that must be taken care of. The sale will convert the household items to cash in a short time.

The average person does not know the exact value of many of the items he or she wants to sell. The people offering this type of service will be aware of their worth and how to price them high enough to gain full value. They will also price them low enough to be sold in a timely fashion.

The individuals who are in business to conduct such sales are knowledgeable. They may have a glass appraiser, an antique appraiser and a gemologist on their staff. Each separate item is viewed as to value on the basis of condition, age and how many are available among collectors.

The average person might look at a set of plates that are pretty. If they are plentiful in the collectors market and are produced in recent years, the price would be low. If they are antiques and highly prized among collectors, they would be priced high.

When jewelry is included in the sale, a gemologist is available to evaluate it. An art dealer would be consulted if paintings and numbered prints are being sold. A stamp expert would be on the staff to appraise individual stamps as well as large collections.

The storage shed, rented storage space or basement can be sorted out too. What can be recycled will be taken away. Junk will be disposed of and the remaining items donated to a charitable organization. Trash is thrown out and the area left in a neat condition.

The estate service will advertise the sale and have signs made to use on the day of the sale. They arrange items for sale in an attractive way. Any cleaning needs, such as silver that needs polishing or dishes that need to be washed are tended to. Kitchen cabinets will be emptied and sorted out. Furniture will be dusted and clothing washed.

A customer removes the items he or she wants to keep. When discussing prices the opinion of the customer will determine the final decision. The customer is consulted every step of the way on everything that is to be sold.

Security is there to protect sale items from theft and the house from being damaged. Everything is done professionally. When a breakable item is purchased, it is wrapped carefully for the buyer. The family receives cash after the sale is over. The family members are always treated respectfully from the first consultation to the last day of the estate sale.




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