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The Stuff Left After the Stuff That Sold!

There is always that person at an estate sale who asks ” What do you do with the stuff that’s left after the sale is over?!” (Because there always IS stuff left over, regardless of how large or small the inventory.) Sarcasm, my closest friend, honed through many an estate sale encounter, overwhelms my goodContinue reading “The Stuff Left After the Stuff That Sold!”

Who and What is “EstateMAX”?

Who is EstateMAX? EstateMAX is a vetted, licensed service provider employing professional project management skills while representing our clients: owners or executors of residential property and estates, in the course of executing our contract obligations. These contracts can include: Property Downsizing Organizing, Property Clean Outs and Trash Out, Packing and Unpacking, Organization of Inventories, ValuationContinue reading “Who and What is “EstateMAX”?”

Would You Buy Your Mother’s Dirty Old Sofa! And Please leave the Steinway!

As an estate sale sales agent/organizer/conductor I have seen a lot of stuff in 21 years! Most of my clients have left behind very nice to marginal personal property, both downsizers and estates but there have been those who have been completely wrong in their expectations of what an estate sale can sell. For instance,Continue reading “Would You Buy Your Mother’s Dirty Old Sofa! And Please leave the Steinway!”

S.Y.S: Selling Your Stuff- Since 1999

What is the Real Value in Hiring EstateMAX?

What is the Real Value in Hiring EstateMAX? First of all, I’m going to go with the idea that if you are reading this you are on track to hire a professional to assist you in your downsizing process and personal property sale…So, before you trust in that someone, ask yourself this: What is yourContinue reading “What is the Real Value in Hiring EstateMAX?”

Downsizing, Do it or Die Trying!

Seniors and Boomers downsizing takes time. It’s not an overnight process. Unless you don’t-and it is! I’ve heard seniors say (bragging…) that ” They’re just going to leave it all for their kids to handle after they’re gone.” Why, I ask myself, would any parent dump a houseful of stuff, junk, belonging, personal property, thingsContinue reading “Downsizing, Do it or Die Trying!”

Why Pay Full Price for Consumables?

After 37 years on the front lines of Consumer Goods via traditional channels like big box stores and specialty boutique locations, I fell into the estate sale business and never looked back; I know how you can save yourself a bundle on stuff you will want! My main revelation upon joining forces with industry veteranContinue reading “Why Pay Full Price for Consumables?”