Liquidating an Estate How to Sell a Lifetime of Stuff, Make Some Cash, and Live to Tell About It – (PDF/EPUB Version)

“What do I do with all this stuff?” Whether it’s due to the loss of a loved one, downsizing, or moving by choice or necessity, an increasing number of people are dealing with this burning question.Striking a balance between respect and humor, Liquidating an Estate is loaded with how-to information readers need in order to sell or liquidate the personal property of a loved one, including:    • common mistakes that will cost you money    • telling the difference between treasure and trash    • how to choose an estate sales professional to act as your advocate    • how to deal with conflicts among family members    • how the sale of even the most common household items can add up to big bucks when sold at an estate sale    • how scrap gold can be turned into cash    • what to do with fine jewelry and silver    • how to understand the art appraisal process    • a full review of the kinds of items that can be sold at a professionally staged estate sale    • how to acquire basic antiques and collectibles research skills