Straight answers. No runaround.
How does your commission work?
Our commission is a percentage of total gross sales, performance-based, meaning we earn more when you earn more. The exact rate depends on estate size, inventory complexity, staffing needs, and timeline. We discuss it openly during your consultation before anything is agreed to.
What makes your financial reporting different?
Most estate sale companies hand you a number at the end. We hand you a document.
Every sale produces an itemized report showing what sold, at what price, total gross sales, our commission, any applicable expenses, and your final net proceeds. High-value items are barcoded and tracked individually. Cash is verified with professional-grade equipment. The math is shown every time.
How do you handle cash at the sale?
We use professional cash-counting equipment and counterfeit-detection measures for every sale. All transactions are recorded electronically throughout the event. By the time we settle with you, every dollar has been counted, verified, and documented.
When do you release the sale address?
Approximately three hours before doors open. This is standard practice for us; it prevents early crowds from forming at the property and keeps access organized and controlled on sale day. Most companies show the address 24 hours in advance.
Do you have a storefront or showroom?
No. We work by appointment only and focus entirely on your estate. There’s no public location to walk into, just a private, professional consultation at the estate when you’re ready.
How long does preparation take?
Most sales require one to three weeks of preparation, depending on estate size and inventory complexity. We give you a realistic timeline during your consultation, not a rushed promise we can’t keep.
Do you handle high-value or complex estates?
Yes and honestly, that’s where our systems shine most. Antiques, collectibles, designer pieces, specialty items, and anything that requires careful pricing and individual tracking get the full treatment. Barcoded, researched, documented.
What areas do you serve?
San Antonio and surrounding communities, including Alamo Heights, Stone Oak, Boerne, Helotes, New Braunfels, Shavano Park, Hollywood Park, and nearby areas. Not sure if you’re in range? Just call.
What documentation do I receive after the sale?
A complete settlement package: total gross sales, itemized list of what sold, commission calculation, any expenses, and your final net proceeds. Yours to keep for personal records, estate administration, or probate purposes.
Do you run sales that have HOA’s
The answer is it depends. We had problems on several occasions when the office approved us, but the board of directors decided at the last minute to give us a hard time. The only way we will do it is if we have done it before without issues or get written approval from the HOA.
What if my house is on the market? Can I have an estate sale?
SATX Select Liquidators LLC will set these items aside, along with anything else that seems too personal to sell without permission, and have the family come and retrieve them or drop them off to you when we give you the check.
Having an estate sale is one of the best ways to sell your house.
It’s like having an open house for several days with hundreds of people viewing your home. Many of the houses were sold shortly after the sale ended.
Why can’t I have my own estate sale?
Having your own estate sale can be overwhelming, and individuals end up selling items far below market value, having the price too high, or having a lot left over. Also, you may not like some negative comments customers make about your personal property.
Often, inexperienced people will sell valuable items for little to nothing, then overprice other items and won’t sell them. This results in many items being left over, and the sale earns much less.
The next thing to think about is time: Do you and your family want to spend a month setting up a sale? Whereas SATX Select Liquidators LLC can set up and host a sale in a few days.
If you are set on doing the sale yourself, the best thing you could do is hire us for a consultation to get the right tips for the sale and suggested pricing for some of the higher-priced items.
Do you liquidate businesses?
Jerry has liquidated over 90 businesses since 2003. He has been quoted in many major publications about business liquidations. Call us to discuss rates for a business liquidation.
What should I do before and during the sale?
It does not require you to do anything!! You should throw nothing away, unless it’s obvious trash. It will surprise you what some people will buy at the right price. We made over $200 from a small sale of the items right by the trash can.
One of the biggest mistakes clients have made is disposing of ANYTHING at all before hiring and using a liquidator. If you plan to donate anything, wait until after the sale.
It is nice if you give your hired professionals a contact phone number so they can call or text you from time to time to check on any issues that come up, like, “Should we sell a collectible we found, or would you care to keep it?”
Should I be there during the sale?
No. It is much easier for us to conduct a sale if you are not present. Many customers are not comfortable shopping when a family member is present. Also, no matter how prepared you are for the sale, it can be very hard to watch people milling around the house and digging through the closets for clothes.
To you, everything has memories associated with it. To the shoppers, it is just another sale they are shopping in that day. It only takes a few people making offhand comments about the choice of home decor, style, or clothing size to offend you.
SATX Select Liquidators believes it is our job to make this process easier for the family and eliminate the stress involved. That is why we included it in the contract: it will be easier for all parties involved.
When and how will I get paid?
We will provide the total sales and a check for your portion.
SaTX Select Liquidators LLC will make the check available within 3 business days following the close of your sale.
The check will either be hand-delivered or mailed to you from inside the post office for security reasons, whichever is easier for you.
What if I decide to cancel the sale?
We will charge you for our time worked per the contract, as well as for advertising and any other expenses. We do not prefer this, but we understand people change their minds.
How do you advertise a San Antonio, TX Estate Sale?
We promote all our sales on many websites and Facebook groups, send text message notifications to our customers, and use signs when allowed.
How do I get started?
Call us. All consultations are private and by appointment only, with no obligation to commit.
📞 210-783-7900