Estate executors are often faced with the difficult task of settling an estate’s bills without having sufficient cash flow to hand. Often, the only solution is to sell the estate’s assets. Estate liquidation is a time-consuming and challenging task, however, and before deciding on this route, it is worth informing yourself on its pros and […]
As a response to industrialization and mass production of furniture, designers such as Gustav Stickley prioritized craftsmanship and fine arts in furniture as the primary aesthetic design style. This unique style of furniture focused on simplicity, sturdy construction, and inspiration from nature. Recognizing arts and crafts style furniture Designers specializing in arts and crafts furniture […]
Older furniture can have a lot of value if you know how to refresh and refurbish it. Family heirlooms, antiques and inherited furniture have great sentimental value, but if they are given the right makeover, they can also look like a million bucks. Follow these tips from expert estate appraisers from Jerry’s Antiques to find […]
Liquidating your estate? Remember everything in your home has value. Hire estate liquidators who will appreciate that and focus on getting you the best deal. Organize, organize, organize The process of liquidating an estate and winding things down can be overwhelming for most people. There are thousands of items, big and small, accumulated over the […]
While estate sales, liquidation sales, and moving sales are interchangeable depending on your geography, there IS a significant difference between estate sales and liquidation/moving sales versus garage sales, yard sales, and tag sales. An estate sale takes place because someone can no longer keep their stuff, while garage sales are held when people no longer […]
If you are in the business of estate liquidation or you have recently inherited Great Aunt Dorothy’s beautiful antique bureau and you want to find out if it’s worth anything. Before you call an antiques appraiser, try and identify the type of wood yourself. Steps to Identifying Wood First, you need to ascertain whether it […]
As estate appraisers, we are often asked about the value of antique timepieces. Remember that just because something is old, doesn’t necessarily mean it is valuable. There are various factors which determine whether an old clock is valuable. Old vs Antique “Antique” implies that an item is older than 100 years. Incidentally, some younger items […]
Many of us have items that we’ve collected over the years or that we’ve inherited from loved ones. If you have antiques, you need to get these items appraised by an estate appraiser, even if you don’t want to sell them. This guide will help you to get your valuables appraised for selling, insurance or […]
A family member has passed away, and you have been appointed to wind up their estate. In the process, you’ve decided to host an estate liquidation sale. But, understandably, you feel vulnerable and overwhelmed. So, how and where do you start? It’s important to have a definite plan. Here are four tips to help you […]
Mark your calendars for our incredible Nutley, NJ estate sale on February 13th – 16h from 9:00am to 3:30pm. Exact address will be given after 9am on Wednesday, February 12th. House is packed with antiques, primitives and vintage items consisting of salt glazed crocks, samplers, and clocks. Check out their Asian items including furniture, dressers, […]
