There comes a time in each of our lives, and the lives of our loved ones, when we are faced with making lifestyle choices. These transition points may be of our own choosing, such as downsizing to a retirement home, or forced on us by health issues, death of a loved one, or other related issues. During these times, we are faced with what to do with years of accumulated personal property that no longer physically fits in our new space, does not fit with our new lifestyle, or that needs to be liquidated to meet financial obligations. It is comforting to know there are professionals who can assist in providing effective advice and services during what is often a stressful time.
There are many choices to be made when dealing with a life transition that includes a change in address:
- Who will determine the home’s total content?
- Who will determine which items are of sentimental and/or monetary value and should be saved?
- Who will deal with disposal or liquidation of items that are no longer needed or wanted?
- Who will perform the actual sorting, disposal, or liquidation functions?
The answers to many of these questions depends a great deal on the circumstances surrounding the transition. In some cases the individuals involved in the transition are physically capable of completing these tasks, but there are other family obligations or work responsibilities or geographical constraints which prevent them from effectively and efficiently doing so. In other cases, the circumstances forcing the transition, whether physical or emotional, prevent involved parties from making solid choices or being able to carry out the necessary tasks.
Just as there are many choices and decisions surrounding transitions, there are many options for dealing with these situations. These options include:
- Complete sale of all personal affects in the home to fixed, single price dealers.
- Placing various pieces with auction houses and/or consignment shops for liquidation.
- Conducting on-site property or estate sales.
- On-site or Estate Sales
- Property Inventory
- Appraisal of high-value items
- On-site full liquidation sale
Transitions Liquidation Services offers an appropriate level of comprehensive service to deal with the issues inherent in the process of earmarking items for liquidation and partially or completely emptying the home of personal property. We offer a free consultation with potential clients to determine the exact nature of their situation and jointly determine, with the client, which services best suit their needs.
For more information on liquidating the family homestead, individual pieces, or collections, call Marie LeBlanc at Transitions Liquidation Services at 617-513-0433.