FAQ'S

How long is the process?

Depending on the size of the estate, we ask for a minimum of 2 weeks. Every home is unique and will need special consideration and scheduling. This will be discussed at your no-charge consultation and evaluation.

Do I need to pay you upfront?

Southfork Estate Sales operates on a commission only basis. Therefore, our fees are deducted after the sale is over.

How do I prepare?

The first step will be to pick the optimal date for your sale based on your time and needs. Second, is to remove or isolate any and all items that are not for sale. Lastly, relax! We will take it from here.

What happens to things that didn't sell?

Our highest priority is to liquidate every item of your estate. However, there usually are items left over after the end of every sale. These are still your items and we can advise you with several options to help make this entire process easier for your family.

When do I receive my money from the sale?

We know you have expenses and want to receive your proceeds as soon as possible. Southfork will provide a written statement of the sale and a check of the net proceeds will be mailed out in certified mail no more than 4 business days following the sale.

What is your rate?

Other estate sale company commissions can be as high as 50% of the total proceeds and can charge you upfront up to $1800 in some cases. Southfork Estate Sales is a straight commission with no upfront fees. Our commission can range depending on the property to 40%-45%. Our fees are nominal and fairly standard which all come out of the gross profits after your sale. Further details are discussed at the FREE initial consultation. *Vehicles are calculated separately with a 15% commission of the sale price.

Why should I hire you?

We have 30 years of client/customer care experience including professionally doing estate sales & selling antiques. We are bonded & insured for your peace of mind & provide an honest down-to-earth approach as most families are going through this for the first time. We have an extensive list of happy & satisfied clients as well as customers with a lot of them being return shoppers. This isn't just a job for us and we enjoy what we do. We have heard of people hiring cheap and easy estate sale companies that don't care and they seem to take advantage of their clients. That's not what we do, we understand it's a process as you're going through a stressful time. We're here to help you from beginning to end.