One Company. Total Property & Life Transition Management
Review from Judy O
The EstateMAX team had quite the challenge when it came to my particular situation. They realized from the onset that mine was not going to be a typical run-of-the-mill job, but they took it on nevertheless. Thank you for your courage! You worked tirelessly for hours on end inside and outside of my home, dealing with a vast array of unusual collections in addition to the large amount of household items while under challenging time constraints. Words cannot convey my heartfelt appreciation for your help, your support, your professional guidance and work ethic. Your team carried me through what has been a paralyzing process, emotionally and physically. For all that and more, I am eternally grateful.
Since 1999, EstateMAX has managed hundreds of successful downsizing projects, estate sales, and full property transitions. We handle everything—from planning and packing to sale and final clean-out—so you don’t have to.Whether you’re relocating, or settling an estate, we turn overwhelming situations into organized, profitable outcomes.
The EstateMAX Process
1. Consultation & Transition Plan
Every project starts with a phone call, and preliminary photos sent to us of your property, if possible. This allows us to understand the scope and scale of your needs.
Following this step, as qualifies, we offer a no-cost strategic, in-home consultation.
We assess:
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Timeline and deadlines
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Property size and contents
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Client goals (move, sale, estate settlement)
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Our philosophy:
“Take what you love—leave the rest behind”
2. Downsizing & Preparation
- We work with you to establish your goals, time line and exit date into your new home.
- We strategize to downsize, and expedite the process, minimizing your time spent, and money potentially wasted on unnecessary steps.
- We schedule and project manage, with you, or for you, depending on your circumstances.
- We work with multi level care residential housing if you are looking for graduated services as you age and have a list of real estate agents you can interview.
We help you make confident decisions—what to keep, sell, donate, or discard.
Options include:
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- Full-service, hands-on downsizing hourly rate, and overall project miminum.
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- Guided project support and full project management
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- We organize room-by-room, sorting and packing for moving, staging and sale.
If you want to start the hands-on work yourself but want our expert guidance, you can start with a plan-only approach
DIY Transition Program:
Our $1200 downsizing package that outlines strategy, scheduling and general “how to’s”- (4 hours onsite with a 2 hour follow up visit and weekly phone consultations,) You can hire us to provide more assistance as needed.
3. Estate Sale Execution (On-Site TAG Sale)
When the client is downsized, packed and moved, leaving everything in place, we transform it into a fully merchandised retail environment.
We handle:
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- Complete sorting, ( pre-sale trash clean out if needed), room organizing, and pricing ( based on 27 years in-depth knowledge of furnishings, decor, antiques, household goods.
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- Professional merchandising (tables, displays, staging)
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- Photography and advertising across major platforms
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- Social media, industry sites, and video marketing
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- High-visibility street signage
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- Security, as needed
Result: A clean, shop-ready space that maximizes buyer engagement and sale value
What Do We Sell?
Everything in the Household & Outbuildings is Fair Game! Old and Newer: Furniture, Home Decor, Precious Metals, Coins, Collectibles, Clocks, Glass, China, Crystal, Linens, Clothing, Toys, Books, Craft Supplies, Machinery, Lawn & Garden, Lumber, Power & Hand Tools, Boats, Vehicles, Tractors, etc. etc.
What Don’t We Sell?
There is No One Answer to That Question. Every item is considered and those that are too badly worn or damaged, dangerous and hard to handle, might go into the dumpster in advance of the sale. Let us handle the sorting and decision making, because it is what we do.
All accessible items in the home become sale inventory, unless otherwise designated. Let EstateMAX make that call. What doesn’t sell gets donated later.
We Turn Inventory Into Proceeds $$$
4. Marketing That Drives Traffic
We don’t just list your sale—we promote it.
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- Professional photo campaigns
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- Mid-week pre-sale video walkthroughs (YouTube & social)
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- Established buyer networks and email lists to thousands of pre-qualified shoppers.
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- EstateMAX Strategic signage to capture local traffic
More exposure = stronger turnout = better results
5. Sale Management
Typical sales run 2–6 days depending on inventory volume.
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- Staff and manage the entire sale
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- Continuously re-merchandise as items sell
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- Coordinate item removal and delivery logistics
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- Supervise all buyer pickups
- Cash, Credit, Debit accepted
- Protect your home with floor coverings, signage
Larger estates benefit from longer sale windows to maximize return
6. Post-Sale Clean-Out & Property Reset
After the sale, we handle everything left behind
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- Buyer pickup coordination
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- Donation scheduling (no cherry-picking)
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- Full clean-out of remaining contents
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- Trash and recycling removal
The property is left:
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- Broom swept or vacuumed
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- Cleared of all contents (except window coverings, fixtures/appliances)
Optional: Deep cleaning and full property prep.
Ready for listing, closing, or turnover
7. Settlement & Payment
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- Payment typically issued within one week
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- Delivered via secure wire transfer or Cashier’s Check
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- Expenses are pre-approved and clearly outlined
Clients are paid quickly and transparently
Additional Services
Move Management & New Home Setup
We coordinate directly with movers and can:
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- Supervise moving day
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- Fully unpack and organize
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- Install furniture and systems
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- Complete punch-list items
Ideal for busy professionals, seniors, and long-distance moves
Home Staging & Sale Preparation
Working with your realtor or staging professional, we can prepare your home for market using:
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- Existing furnishings (cost-saving approach), set aside during downsizing process
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- Supplemental staging as needed
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- Cleaning and visual optimization
Exit Packages (Full-Service Closeout)
Complete final-phase solutions:
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- Packing & removal
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- Donation management
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- Trash hauling
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- Final cleaning (standard or deep “sparkle clean”)
Pricing
Every project is customized based on:
Whether it is a minimum hour downsizing contract, by the day or an estate sale with clean out. Upon discussing your goals and circumstances we will give you a good idea of overall costs. We consider this:
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- Volume and quality of contents=hours required
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- Labor requirements: General clean out requirements to make the space safe and shoppable
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- Property size and location
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- Timeline and complexity
EstateMAX uses a proprietary comprehensive written agreement. Everything is in black and white, and questions resolved before we begin our work
Ideal Timeline
Allow EstateMAX to help you establish a time line: It’s what we do. We recommend starting a minimum 3–12 months before your move date, depending on the size and complexity of the project. If you are in a squeeze, call and discuss it. We might be able to help.
We have a solution, and price point, for almost every schedule
Why EstateMAX
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- 25+ years of experience- licensed, vetted & insured
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- Proven systems for high-volume estates
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- All size estates and relocations handled
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- Full-service from start to finish
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- Maximized sale value + minimized stress
- Professional practices: written contract, recorded sales
Transition is Tough, We Make it Simple!
Get Started
Begin with a no-cost phone consultation.
Call Laurie Zook at 301-332-5585
We’ll review your situation and schedule an in-home assessment
→ Call or text today to start your transition
