Can we do a sale that is by invitation only, with no public invited?

Yes! We specialize in private sales. These sales are by invitation). They occur when clients are concerned about liability or the possibility of theft. Some private communities do not allow public estate sales, and some clients live in places where there is little or no parking. We had an opportunity to hone our skills at sales by invitation only during the pandemic.

Do you have a written agreement to sign?

Yes. Our most commonly used agreement is customized according to your preferences and situation. Everything we have promised you verbally is included for easy reference.

How long is the process from beginning to end?

If necessary, we can do a successful sale in ten days from signing the contract to the last customer. However, if time is not an issue, three weeks is what we recommend.

Will I need a permit from the city?

Some cities require a “garage sale permit” to have an estate sale. To name a few that do, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena, and Beverly Hills.

Do we charge Sales Tax at our sales?

Yes! As required by law, we charge the prevailing rate of sales tax for the jurisdiction in which your home is situated unless the buyer has a valid CA Dept. of Tax and Fee Administration Resale Permit, in which case we do not.

Do we sell vehicles?

Yes! We do very well with autos, (late model, antique, vintage & collectable), boats, motor homes and aircraft all at a discounted commission. (Ask Diane why we will get you more than the major auction houses).

How do we handle Security?

Valuables are never sold at our public sales. They are sold by appointment only to vetted customers. This includes listed art, fine jewelry, sets of sterling flatware and hollowware.

Do we allow clients to be present during sales activity?

Absolutely not! We cannot have a successful sale if family members are present. No clients or family of clients are allowed during sales activity.

Can we change our minds about an item we thought we wanted to sell after you begin preparation?

Yes, but if you remove something that was originally to be included we have to charge you the commission we would have received if we sold it, so please don’t forget to take care of family choices before we begin.