The 4 Most Common Estate Sale Myths

Have you been wrestling with the idea of planning an estate sale? If so, it’s not always easy to separate fact from fiction. If you believe any myths to be true, it could hold you back from making the right decisions at the right time.

Fortunately, we are here to help. Here are four of the most common estate sale myths, including information on why you should never believe them to be true:

·      You should donate items that will not fetch a lot of money. You have the right to donate what you want and sell what you want, but remember this: you should never assume that an item will not sell at all or will not sell for a lot of money.

·      Estate sales only take place during the warm months. You may have the largest number of buyers during the spring and summer months, but many successful estate sales have been completed during the fall and winter seasons.

·      Furniture is the only thing that sells at estate sales. While it is true that furniture always gets a lot of attention, almost anything can sell at an estate sale. From china to sports memorabilia to coins, there is a buyer for everything.

·      Nobody wants my old stuff. Nothing could be further from the truth. There are many people out there who enjoy shopping at estate sales. Why not give them the option to buy what you are selling?

If you believe these estate sale myths to be true, you may never schedule an event that could bring many benefits into your life. Do yourself a favor and focus on the facts moving forward.

Do you have any questions about estate sale myths? Contact us for the truth!

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