There are many reasons why the family home may need to be sold and the possessions liquidated such as the death of a loved one, a "life changing" event with the need for a smaller residence or the need for professional health care.

There are several approaches, but it is a proven fact that an in-home estate sale is the best option for selling valued personal property (antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, silver, crystal, china, furniture, rugs, etc.). Families and executors need to take into consideration a number of important things:

1. TIME - it will take a considerable amount of time to organize a successful sale.

2. PRICING - a wide range of knowledge will be needed to price antiques, art, collectibles, and every day household items.

3. EQUIPMENT - locked display cases, display shelving, tables and covers, professional street signs, etc.

4. EXPERIENCE - knowledge of how to run a successful estate sale such as placing ads, times and days to hold the sale.

5. ENERGY - moving furniture, packing and unpacking boxes, arranging and pricing of items.

6. SELLING - being comfortable and knowledgeable negotiating with dealers, strangers, even neighbors and family.

7. DETACHMENT - selling family heirlooms and memories can be very difficult.