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Estate sales are long and intense. For starters, the reason behind the sale can be a susceptible topic, and selling possessions collected over the years takes a lot of diligence. Ideally, you want the process to run as smoothly as possible, and that means avoiding these common mistakes people make during an estate sale.
Poor Planning
Don’t wait until the last minute. For starters, there are too many things to do leading up to the estate sale and organizing everything a couple of weeks beforehand will complicate the process. Start planning a few months if you can.
You want to focus on cleaning and organizing your belongings during those months and getting things organized before worrying about the sale. You’ll have more breathing room to gather your bearings and prepare for the next steps.
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Booking Last Minute
If you’ve had the estate sale planned for a while, you need to start the booking process. Try not to wait until your house sells—juggling a move or other affairs on top of the sale can be overwhelming.
Consider booking two months in advance so you don’t have to resort to donations. You want to make a healthy profit on as many items as possible. Start going through companies you think can make this process faster and easier.
Inadequate Separation
Only some things from the estate need to or should go on sale. After all, some items may hold sentimental value and be worth holding onto.
However, there will be things you can’t sell and don’t want to keep, such as worn-out couches or items in the attic and garage that are useless. Make sure you dispose of them properly. Renting a dumpster can benefit larger estates, though you want to load the dumpster correctly to make the most of your rental. You don’t need an overflow problem; you need the bin out of the way by the time of the sale.
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Doing It Alone
An estate sale is a complex task. It will get overwhelming, so start recruiting and looking for help immediately. Create a list of everything you need to do and brainstorm who can take on what tasks.
Contact those people or companies early to avoid worrying about last-minute bookings. The size of your team will depend on the size of the estate. Once you’ve got everyone in place, start advertising to draw a healthy crowd for the sale.
An estate sale does not have to be a headache. Preventing common mistakes from being an option already makes the process easier.