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 […]
If you’re in the market to buy or sell property, you’ll need to understand what the fair market value of a property is. And although estate appraisal is a complex field of knowledge, our estate appraisers at Jerry’s Antiques and Estate Sales can simplify the process. Here’s what you need to know about fair market […]
Everyone who undertakes an estate liquidation is driven to get the most value out of it. While you should want to pocket as much from the estate sale as you can, you shouldn’t necessarily look to do so by engaging the cheapest estate liquidator. There is a lot that goes into preparing an estate for […]
If your deceased relative was a hoarder, sorting all the stuff they picked up throughout their lifetime in preparation for the estate’s liquidation may be a daunting task. In classic hoarding cases, preparing the property for valuation is indeed a lot of work. Still, don’t throw anything away before calling your estate appraiser to come […]
Downsizing is often met with mixed emotions. On the one hand, you have the opportunity to get rid of everything that has been weighing you down and cluttering your property. On the other hand, it can be quite sad and difficult to get rid of items with memories. Before you spring-clean your entire home and […]
For the avid bargain hunter, sales are all the same. Whether it’s a yard sale, estate sale, tag sale or garage sale – it’s a place where you can find great second-hand goods, often at very reasonable prices. There are, however, a few key differences between garage sales and estate sales: A Garage Sale A […]
An estate sale is a massive undertaking. If a loved one has passed away and you need to handle their estate, we recommend having an estate sale instead of a yard sale (or trying to sell everything on online auction site or Etsy). Here are three tips for a successful estate sale: Book a Consultation […]
When it comes to estate liquidation, each estate appraisal company has their own rules that they follow. There are, however, a few common guidelines that reputable companies stick to: Estate Sale Commissions The commission that an estate appraiser can charge is not regulated. This is something that sellers need to check in their estate sale […]
An estate sale for a commercial liquidation is very much the same as a private or residential liquidation, except for the fact that everything within a building – instead of a private home – will be sold. Similar to a private liquidation, certain items may be kept aside for whatever reason. An estate appraiser can […]
