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Thoughtful help for every step

Whether you're settling a loved one's estate or downsizing your own home, we handle the details with care, so you can focus on your family.

Complete Estate Sales

From the first walkthrough to the last customer out the door, we handle every detail: sorting, staging, pricing, advertising, staffing the sale and settling up afterward. You don't have to lift a finger or be there on sale days.

Downsizing & Moving Sales

Moving to a smaller home or into senior living? Carol's years as an Assisted Living Director and in senior move management mean she understands how emotional this can be. We help decide what goes with you and sell what doesn't.

Estate Liquidation

When a home needs to be emptied on a timeline, for a house sale, a move or settling an estate, we sell the contents efficiently while still getting fair value for your belongings.

Valuable Item Consultation

Not sure if that china, jewelry or furniture is worth anything? We take a careful look at what's in the home so valuable pieces are recognized and priced fairly instead of overlooked.

Pricing, Staging & Marketing

Thoughtfully staged rooms and fair pricing draw buyers in. We photograph, advertise and share each sale so the right people come through the door.

Cleanouts & Haul-Away

After the sale, we can haul away whatever remains with our own dump trailer, setting aside donations along the way so the home is empty and ready for its next chapter. Don't need an estate sale? We also offer cleanouts on their own.

Cleanouts & Haul-Away

Empty, clean and ready

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We have our own dump trailer, so we can clear out a home quickly, whether or not you have an estate sale.

After your estate sale

Once the sale wraps up, we haul away whatever is left, setting aside donations along the way, so you don't have to arrange anything else.

Cleanout only

Not having a sale? We'll clear out the home, garage, basement or attic on its own. Just call for a free quote.

Ask about a cleanout

How It Works

Simple, from first call to final day

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1

Call

A friendly, no-pressure conversation about your situation.

2

Walkthrough

A free visit to the home to see what's there.

3

Plan

We agree on dates, a timeline and what's included.

4

Sort & Stage

We organize, price and display everything for sale.

5

Sale & Cleanout

We run the sale, then haul away what's left if you choose.

Common Questions

Questions from families

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How do you charge for an estate sale?

Most estate sales are handled on a percentage of the sale, unless other arrangements are made. Every home is different, so we'll go over the details with you at your free consultation.

How soon can you start?

We can usually get you on the schedule shortly after we meet. Every home is different, so getting it ready for a sale can take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

Does the family need to be there during the sale?

No. We prefer that the family not be there during the sale, so you can let us handle all of the next steps.

Does the house need to be cleaned or organized before you come in?

No. Every home is different, and we take care of basic cleaning and all of the organizing for the sale.

How and when does the family get paid?

After the sale, we promptly follow up with you to finalize everything.

Is any home too small or too large?

No. We never consider a home too small or too large.

Do you ever buy items or a whole estate outright?

Every sale is individual. We're happy to talk it through and work out the specifics with you.

What happens to items that don't sell?

We haul away and donate what's left, as outlined in your contract.

How do you price a cleanout on its own?

Our team gives each household its own quote after taking a look.

Is there anything you can't take?

We do not take hazardous or toxic items.

When you're ready, we're here to help.

Free consultation · Fully insured · Livingston County & surrounding areas

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