One of the most important conversations we have with clients happens before the sale ever starts: what should you realistically expect to walk away with? The 50% Rule Here’s a rough but reliable benchmark. Take everything in the home, price it out, and add it up. A well-run estate sale will typically return about half…
Not every estate sale is the same. When significant pieces are involved, such as antique furniture, rare collectibles, jewelry, and fine art, the stakes are higher, and the approach has to match the stakes. Done right, high-value items can define the success of an entire sale. Done wrong, they sit there while serious buyers walk…
When you’re hiring an estate sale company, it’s tempting to go with whoever charges the lowest commission. That instinct makes sense on the surface. The lower rate means more money in your pocket, right? Not always. In fact, usually the opposite is true. What a Realistic Commission Actually Covers Running a quality estate sale in…
It happens more than people realize. If you’ve been dropped by an estate sale company or you’re worried it could happen, here’s an honest look at why it occurs and what we do differently. Health or Personal Emergencies Sometimes life intervenes. A key person gets sick, has a family crisis, or can’t perform. It’s not…
When it’s time to close or transition your business, you deserve more than guesswork. SATX Select Liquidators brings over 23 years of business liquidation experience to every sale with 100+ completed liquidations across the United States. You Only Get One Shot at This Business liquidation isn’t something you figure out as you go. The wrong…
When someone passes away and their estate goes through probate, an estate sale is often one of the most practical tools available for settling what they left behind. But probate adds a layer of complexity that’s worth understanding before you start the process. What Probate Means for an Estate Sale Probate is the legal process…
Estate sales get complicated fast when family members start pulling items before the sale. Everyone has a reason. Everyone thinks their reason is justified. And by the time the sale starts, the best pieces are gone, the revenue is down, and somebody feels shortchanged. There’s a better way to handle it. The Problem with “I’ll…