When it comes to your family’s estate sale, planning can be overwhelming and stressful. Choosing an estate sale company may be challenging, however, it can ultimately relieve days and months of stress. Here are some helpful tips for choosing an estate sale company.

Look thoroughly:
Many times, people go with the first company they find. In reality, there are more than 15,000 estate sale companies working across America, and you should investigate the companies in your area. Visit their web pages. Call some to find out about the different services they may offer.

Remember that price isn’t everything:
Don’t assume that the company that offers you the lowest price is the best deal. Choosing a company that charges a lower percentage doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll make more money yourself. Companies with more experience with estate appraisal services can often make you more money even if they charge a higher percentage.  Since they’re more aware of  values and have a larger following they are able to get more money for you estate.

Do plenty of research:
This may sound similar to the first tip, but it’s more in-depth. Once you think you’ve found the right company, check their reputability.  References can be helpful.It’s often a good idea to visit one of the estate sales organized by the company. Visiting one for yourself can give you a look into the process and how things will turn out. This should be anonymous, but watching the company in action is often the best way to gauge how successful they’ll be in dealing with your particular estate. Also see how busy they are. the busier the better.  It is typically a sign of community support of their estate sale service.

Read the contract:
Contracts may be long and tedious, but in situations like these, it’s important to read every last word of it. The contract should clearly state important details such as the date of the sale, the percentage the company is charging, when you’ll get paid, and more. Ask questions. It is difficult to cover every possible situation in an agreement , however, never hire a company without signing a contract that you fully understand.

Estate sales can be stressful to the heirs, but selecting a reputable company allows the sale to go as smoothly as possible. For more information about estate sales, contact Epic Auctions and Estate Sales.