FAQS

What is an estate sale?

An estate sale, or Tag Sale, is the liquidation of an estate’s contents for a move, downsizing, combining of households or death of a loved one. They are held in a home and are a higher quality than simply a “garage sale”. They are actual items in the home (although we do sale garage items too). Whatever is in the home can be sold at an Estate Sale. We even sale the cars. We do not do auctions, we price each item. We also do NOT (“box lot”) or throw bunch of items in a box, and then slap a low price on it. We handle each item and price it individually

 

What does Estate Sales by Allen do?

We are a professional, intelligent and ethical company that conducts Estate Sales. We have been in business for over 29 years. At first, Allen will spend time talking about your estate and its contents then will pick possible dates for your sale. Allen then works with you and formulates a plan for the big event!

What happens to the left over items?

We price fairly and as the days progress, our prices drop by percentages. Throughout the entire sale, customers are able to leave bids on higher-priced items. These bids are called-in and if the person wants to purchase the item for the price they offered, we sell it to them before we mark the item down. After hundreds of people passing through, and our fair prices dropping, if the house is not empty, we donate what is left. If the client wishes to keep certain things before donation, they always have that option. What is left is usually not of value, by this point.

What is a Buy-Out

A buy-out is when the estate home does not contain enough items to actually hold the sale on the premises. When this is the case, Allen and the potential client agree on a price for all items left in the home. Also, if there is a time-crunch and the items have to leave the house before a rapidly approaching date, Allen recommends a Buy-Out or Consignment. In some cases, clients prefer this so they can get back to their out of town or out of state home.

 

Why would you need Estate Sales by Allen?

If you’re downsizing, combining households, moving to another home, moving to a retirement home, handling the estate of a loved one or are a realtor or lawyer handling the estate of a client. We can help you liquidate the estate.

Why not sell stuff on our own?

It’s simple: We have the knowledge of what you’ve got, how much to price it and we guarantee to get the customers in the door. We can spot a good find and know not only how much it books for, but we know what the fair market value is and how much it will actually sell for. Advertising is very important, as are faithful customers. With Estate Sales by Allen, you are guaranteed both.

 

What does Estate Sales by Allen charge?

We have a base commission. Allen will go over this during the free consultation. Any and all questions will be answered.

How can we be sure you’re the company for us?

Call Allen and he will assess the contents of your home. Also, come to one of our sales and talk to our customers! Many of our past clients have been customers at our sales. They have seen how Estate Sales by Allen works, what a fair and honest job we do. They hire us to do their estate sale.

How is Estate Sales by Allen different from other companies?

We have truly been a trusted name since 1983. We are a full-time, reliable company. Do not get fooled by these part-time Estate Sale companies. We have seen many come and go over the years. When an Estate Sale company has not been around long, they might not have the experience to liquidate your items, the passion for, or the knowledge of antiques and collectibles. Estate Sales by Allen has an extremely loyal customer following. We advertise well and pride ourselves on our large e-mail list.

 

How do we get started?

Simply call or e-mail Estate Sales by Allen. Allen will come out for a free consultation.