Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Looking For Treasure At Estate Auctions Texas

By Elena McDowell


There are many times when a home must be prepared for sale fast. In these circumstances one of the best ways to clear out all the possessions and generate some money is with estate auctions Texas. An auction will not only dispose of all the furniture, household items and even garden tools, it will also leave the home empty and ready to be listed.

Most auction companies now have a web site. Visiting the site is the best way to learn about upcoming sales. The site will list the location, contents and descriptions of most of the items. Obviously, in a large home with many items it will be impossible to list every last one. This, however is a big part of the fun.

The benefit of working with a professional estate sale company is that they handle every aspect of the auction from start to finish. The initial step is to meet with a company representative at the site. They will need to know that sufficient items are available to make the sale viable. It will tie up many members of the crew and the aim is to generate as much money as possible for the client.

Before signing any contract it is vital that the family understand the terms and conditions. If they have any concerns or questions it is a good idea to have their attorney review the document and explain it to them. They will have to agree on the commission split with the company. Some people go with a fifty fifty split, whilst others work on a more individual basis. The contract should set out all aspects of the sale, including the disposal of any unsold items.

An auction date will be set and advertised on the company web site. The crew will then get busy sorting and pricing all the items. The better quality pieces will be appraised and listed in the catalogue. This is the best way to get more buyers on the sale day. Many local antique dealers might be in attendance if they know there will be some really good items available.

Once the contract has been signed the company wastes not time in getting a date set for the sale. Depending on the size of the home a crew of between five and ten people is sent to the site to begin the task of sorting, pricing and labeling all the items. For a large house this can take many hours of work. The home owner or family often find this not only physically demanding but also emotionally distressing.

A good sale company will come with plenty of local recommendations. New clients should be able to ask for references from previous satisfied clients. They should feel confident working with people who really know what they are doing. Any personal items such as photographs, letters and documents will be set aside for the client. Privacy is an important factor that should never be overlooked.

Most sales are run over two days. This gives the best chance to sell off as much as possible. Estate auctions Texas are the perfect opportunity to pick up some really great pieces of furniture or artwork. Each sale is carefully recorded and at the end of each day the crew can find out how much has been sold.




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