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*Complete Estate Inventory  *Housecalls

 *Prompt Service  *Direct Purchase  *Appraisals

Whether "downsizing" or completely liquidating, we offer a no fee/no obligation courtesy house call service. We will schedule an appointment to meet with you at a convenient time to evaluate the estate contents and discuss purchase options. We have found that our "direct purchase" is often a convenient and timely method of liquidating the contents.

In general when dealing with an estate sale or auction company, on site sale commission fees are in the 25% range, with a "lead time" of two to three weeks to set up, advertise and conduct an on site sale. After the sale, a check is written for the sale proceeds, minus the commission fee. Not the quickest most reliable way to sell, also, you may not end up with the price you would like.

With the direct purchase option, we pay a lump sum on the spot factoring our labor costs, as well as making it so that there is no waiting period for you. In a timely manner we remove all contents as agreed, and leave the premises in "broom clean" condition. Often this can be accomplished in a matter of a day or two, or hours, depending upon the quantity of items. This vacates the property so that it may be cleaned and readied for rental or sale or again more storage.

Since 1992 we have liquidated hundreds of estates and are experienced in evaluating usual household goods as well as fine antiques, classic old cars and trucks, etc. We are well known for our Insurance appraisal service's also.

If a written appraisal is needed for probate purposes, our minimum fee is $250.
We are also available to price items for an on site sale to be conducted by another party. For this an hourly fee applies, and would be quoted at the time of initial consultation.

Please call or Email for additional information, or to schedule an appointment:
Cellular 218-308-1568 Office 218-759-0206