Are you planning your first estate auction or sale? Whether you’re clearing out a passed loved one’s belongings, downsizing after a divorce, or trying to recover money after bankruptcy, estate sales can be very advantageous. Greenways Real Estate & Auction, Covington, VA’s most experienced property auctioneers, know there’s a lot that goes into preparing and holding estate auctions. Before you plan your first one, take the time to learn some tricks of the trade.

For a successful and profitable estate sale, follow these top five tips from Covington’s property auction experts:

• Consider What You Throw Away: Estate sale shoppers are often looking for one-of-a-kind pieces they can’t find anywhere else. When cleaning out your home for an estate auction, consider carefully what you throw away. Your grandmother’s old wall painting could be a valuable, vintage piece of art that’s hard to come by.
• Hire An Estate Sale Company: To alleviate the mess and stress that can come along with estate sales, hire a professional company to handle the job. A real estate auction company will help you determine what items to sell and for how much, and will even work the estate sale itself.

• Organize: Unorganized and cluttered estate sales are difficult to shop and can turn buyers away. Separate items into categories, like furniture, artwork, clothing, and valuables, to help shoppers clearly see everything you are selling.

To learn more about what goes into holding property auctions and estate sales or if you need assistance planning and executing one, reach out to Greenways Real Estate & Auction. Call (540) 962-1155 to speak to their knowledgeable auctioneers, or visit them online for more details about their upcoming auctions.