California has no state license requirements for estate sale agents. There are no professional estate sale organizations that train candidates, test for proficiency and establish ethical and performance standards. There are no minimum qualifications or governmental entities that screen qualified applicants. Choose your estate sale agent carefully.
Novotny Estate Sale Services::
Onsite sales
Consignment to alternative markets when appropriate
Property pricing and effective sales negotiations
Advertising
Merchandising and organizing the sale
Arranging cashiers and support personnel
Security considerations
The orderly liquidation of the contents of a home by a professional estate sale agent is an effective and good option for most people. It is easy for the consignor; nothing is required other than entering into an agreement to retain Novotny or a partner to manage the liquidation of the personal property. Things look best in the home setting. Everything is sold separately, not in lots as occurs at auction.
An estate sale agent provides:
Professional handling.
Knowledgeable pricing.
Comprehensive approach.
Honest sales and reconciliation of receipts.
The fee is based on a percent of the final sales receipts, discussed and agreed to prior to beginning service, and noted in a written contract between consignor and agent. Careful communication is important so that we can properly fulfill your needs while we meet our objectives for liquidation. Novotny negotiates sales based upon agreements, available time, client urgency to liquidate, client reserves and alternative consignment options available at the conclusion of the sale.
Experience is the key
Since 1979 Novotny was an antique dealer
Since 1990 Novotny was an estate sale agent
Professionalism is the means
Advanced training in antiques and collectibles
Courteous and professional
Integrity is the core
Honest and ethical service
Fair and knowledgeable pricing
Comprehensive client oriented approach
Develop your own sale.
Bill Novotny can price your property and advise you how much to negotiate to achieve a sale based on rarity and market demand. This allows you to produce your own sale, and to retain all of the proceeds of the sale. There are no agent commissions when you produce the sale based on professional pricing advice and consultation. The objective is to establish prices that are fair and probable for the time allowed to conclude a sale. The actual sale price cannot be predicted and no warranty is offered. Novotny charges an hourly fee for this service.
The hourly consultation fee provides information that will help you:
Advertise and promote the sale.
Organize and display your goods.
Secure valuable properties.
Control customer entry, flow and exit.
Manage unsold properties.
Identify alternate markets for unusual items.
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