An Overview of the Estate Sale Process

We specialize in professional estate sale services to assist attorney's and individuals in liquidating a lifetime of treasures and household furnishings.

Bentley Estates Sales can conduct the Estate Sale, Stage the Home, and if desired assist in listing the house for sale.
The homeowners are encouraged to remove all of their personal treasures and belongings they wish to keep. It is essential that the owners never throw anything away. We start by meeting with you and will perform an initial walk through and appraisal of all items to be sold. Bentley Estate Sales will then go on location, tag each item, inventory any item with it's fair market value, clean and display each item in a professional manner. You also have the choice of having your sale conducted by Internet only.
We will photograph each item for sale and conduct an online auction.

Estate sales are usually conducted two to four days as needed, depending on size of the estate.
No additional fees are assessed for advertising, labor, credit card purchases, or other supplies required.
No upfront fees, our fee comes out of the final sale total
In addition, we can offer to buyout or consign any unsold items at the end of the sale.
We can arrange a charitable donation pickup for unsold items.

Services Provided:
   •  We obtain the necessary permits, advertise the sale, and put up appropriate signage.
   •  Complete computerized documentation that provides accurate accounting of all inventory
   •  Cleaning, arranging, and professional display of all merchandise, tastefully tagged, and
       clearly priced
   •  Cleanup and allocation of charitable items
   •  Credit Card services that make larger purchases easier for our customers
   •  Free Advertising in local circulations, and various internet websites.
   •  Consignment on Ebay for certain unsold items.
   •  Photo Gallery Listed Estate Sale.net
   •  Delivery capability after the sale for a small fee

Our Qualifications:
   •  35 years Customer Sales
   •  A qualified and knowledgeable team that includes Professional Appraisers, Organizers, Stagers,
       and Interior Designers.
   •  Qualified Appraisers in all areas.

Bentley Estate Sales is contracted on a commission based system:
   •  We will determine a commission based upon the total appraised value of the merchandise
       for sale, and required labor.
   •  No additional fees are assessed and no money is due upfront.

Why an Estate Sale vs. Auction:
Estate Sales allow the client to reserve equitable control of what an item sells for. However, auctions deprive the client of its control over what an item may sell for. Also, an estate sale is conducted in a climate controlled residence providing comfort for customers and facilitates as a professional environment to stage the homeowner’s lifelong accumulation of treasures. An auctions success or failure is subject to inclement weather. Unlike its counterpart, estate sales offer lower commission and no additional fees for advertisement. In additions, the remaining quality items may be consigned, and a significant charitable donation may be afforded on other items.

Sincerely,
Bentley Estates

We offer a free in-home consultation
937-478-6431

Email: salewithsandy@gmail.com

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