Estate Sale Services
We do three things and we do them well. Estate sales, downsizing help, and full property cleanouts. Here's what each one looks like.
Full-Service Estate Sales
You can't just slap price tags on things and open the front door. Well, you can, but you'll leave money on the table. A good estate sale takes research, staging, and someone who knows how to work a crowd on sale day.
We start with a free walkthrough of the home. We look at everything, figure out what's worth selling, research prices on anything that might have real value, and put together a plan. No cookie-cutter approach. Every house is different.
On sale day, we run the whole thing. Checkout, crowd control, answering the same question about that dining table fifty times. When it's over, we arrange donation pickups for what's left and leave the house clean.
What We Handle
- Inventory assessment and appraisal
- Research-based pricing
- Professional staging and display
- Multi-platform advertising
- Sale day management and checkout
- Post-sale cleanup and donation coordination
Downsizing Assistance
Forty years in the same house. Five bedrooms, a garage, an attic. And now you need to fit into a two-bedroom apartment. It's a lot. We've helped families work through exactly this kind of situation, and we know it takes time.
We sit down with you and go room by room. What do you actually want to bring? What has real value that we can sell? What should go to Goodwill or Habitat ReStore? We don't rush anyone. If you need to tell us the story behind your grandmother's rocking chair before you're ready to let it go, we've got time.
Once we know what's staying and what's going, we handle the rest. Sell what we can, donate what makes sense, and get you moved without the chaos.
How We Help
- Sort and categorize belongings
- Identify items of value
- Coordinate estate sale for sellable items
- Arrange donations for remaining items
- Help with packing and organizing
Property Cleanouts
Not every house needs a sale. Sometimes you just need it emptied. Probate situations, foreclosures, rental turnovers, or a house that's been sitting for too long. We've seen it all, and none of it fazes us.
We take everything out. Furniture, appliances, the junk drawer contents, the stuff in the crawlspace. Anything usable goes to donation. The rest gets disposed of responsibly. When we're done, you could eat off the floors. (Okay, maybe not literally. But close.)
We always do a walkthrough first and give you a clear estimate before we start. No surprises on the bill.
What Is Included
- Complete property clearing
- Appliance and furniture removal
- Donation coordination
- Responsible disposal and recycling
- Broom-clean final condition
Common questions
How much does an estate sale cost?
We work on commission, typically 30-40% of total sales. There are no upfront fees. Our pay is tied to your results, so we're motivated to get the best prices for your items.
How long does an estate sale take to set up?
Most sales take 1-2 weeks to prepare. We handle sorting, pricing, staging, and marketing. The actual sale is usually 2-3 days (Friday through Sunday).
What happens to items that don't sell?
We coordinate donation pickups for unsold items and can arrange disposal for anything that can't be donated. The property is left broom-clean.
Do I need to be present during the sale?
No. Most clients prefer not to be there, and that's completely fine. We handle everything and provide a detailed accounting after the sale.
What areas do you serve?
We serve the entire Willamette Valley from Portland to Salem, including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Oregon City, and surrounding communities.
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
That's okay. Tell us what's going on and we'll point you in the right direction. The consultation is free and there's no commitment.