FAQs
What is an estate sale?
An estate sale is a process where the items from a person's estate are sold, typically due to relocation, downsizing, or after a loved one has passed away. This sale often includes furniture, collectibles, antiques, and household items.
An estate sale is a process where the items from a person's estate are sold, typically due to relocation, downsizing, or after a loved one has passed away. This sale often includes furniture, collectibles, antiques, and household items.
How do I schedule an estate sale with Pine & Porch Estates?
To schedule an estate sale, simply call us at (801) 610-9508 or email us at PineAndPorchEstates@gmail.com. We will discuss your needs and set up a convenient time for an initial consultation.
To schedule an estate sale, simply call us at (801) 610-9508 or email us at PineAndPorchEstates@gmail.com. We will discuss your needs and set up a convenient time for an initial consultation.
What are the costs involved in an estate sale?
Our fees consist of a flat fee of $400 for workers, plus 35% of what the company collects at the sale and 3% for the credit costs to collect funds and also cover other miscellaneous. We'll provide a detailed estimate during our consultation. There are no upfront costs period!
Our fees consist of a flat fee of $400 for workers, plus 35% of what the company collects at the sale and 3% for the credit costs to collect funds and also cover other miscellaneous. We'll provide a detailed estimate during our consultation. There are no upfront costs period!
How do you determine the value of items for sale?
We assess the items' value based on various factors, including market demand, condition, and comparable sales. Our team has experience and knowledge to ensure you receive a fair valuation.
We assess the items' value based on various factors, including market demand, condition, and comparable sales. Our team has experience and knowledge to ensure you receive a fair valuation.
Do I need to prepare my home before the sale?
We recommend decluttering and removing any personal items you don’t wish to sell. If there are items you don't want to sell unless you receive a specific amount, you are welcome to tag those items but we wont be able to guarantee their sale. Our team will handle the staging, pricing, and display of items to maximize your sale. Our goal is to get you fair value and to maximize the items sold along with the profits of the estae sale. This means selling as many items as possible within the time frame provided.
We recommend decluttering and removing any personal items you don’t wish to sell. If there are items you don't want to sell unless you receive a specific amount, you are welcome to tag those items but we wont be able to guarantee their sale. Our team will handle the staging, pricing, and display of items to maximize your sale. Our goal is to get you fair value and to maximize the items sold along with the profits of the estae sale. This means selling as many items as possible within the time frame provided.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit cards, Venmo, PayPal, and cash. Please note that we do not accept checks. Specific details will be provided closer to the sale date.
We accept credit cards, Venmo, PayPal, and cash. Please note that we do not accept checks. Specific details will be provided closer to the sale date.
Will I need to be present during the sale?
It's not necessary for you to be present during the sale. Our team will manage everything, allowing you to focus on other important matters.
It's not necessary for you to be present during the sale. Our team will manage everything, allowing you to focus on other important matters.
How long does an estate sale usually last?
Estate sales typically last one to three days, depending on the amount of items being sold and the level of interest from buyers.
Estate sales typically last one to three days, depending on the amount of items being sold and the level of interest from buyers.
