An Estate Sale, or Tag Sale, is the liquidation and sale of someone's possessions, referred to as personal property. There are many reasons to hold an estate sale, including downsizing, moving and relocating, or liquidating the possessions of a deceased family member. Traditional estate sales are held in the home and have the added benefit of leaving the residence empty. Sometimes estates are moved off-site to a warehouse or showroom for public sale.

Many types of sales are considered. We mostly handle larger estates or smaller high-quality homes and collections. Our availability often depends on scheduling. We prefer not to take on too much at one time so we can provide the best possible service. If we are unable to do your sale due to timing or preference, we will happily provide you with a quality referral to handle your sale.

We work in all areas of Central Ohio and beyond. Some of our past sale locations include Bexley, Blacklick, Columbus, Dublin, Gahanna, Marble Cliff, New Albany, and Upper Arlington. We have also conducted sales in Buckeye Lake, Delaware, Galena, London, Millersport, Pleasantville and Waverly.

We broker fine art, jewelry, and sterling silver through our Marble Cliff showroom. On a limited basis, we also accept consignments of vehicles, antiques, coins, furniture, fine tableware, designer fashions, lighting, collectibles, handmade rugs, important books/ ephemera, and unique home decor. Clients are encouraged to email pictures of the items they wish to sell. 

With decades of experience in the industry, combined with our in-house ISA appraisers and other valuable resources, we price your personal property strategically and competitively. In most cases we use the sales comparison approach to determine Fair Market Value. Our goal is to sell and obtain the most for your personal property while reaching your transitional goals, creating a win-win for all.

Besides the quality of service we provide, our customers are our best asset. We have a strong following in Central Ohio with customers that often line up for hours in advance to be one of the first into our sales. We also have network of out of state customers. Most of our customers are collectors who buy for themselves and are willing to pay for quality items. We also have a following of designers, dealers, and shop owners. 

We have years of marketing experience and strategically promote our sales through highly popular estate sale websites, social media, email blasts to our extensive list of return sale customers and followers, and neighborhood signage.

No. Your initial consultation and walk-though costs you nothing. As is standard in this business, there are no up-front costs. 

Our fees are based on a fair and standard percentage (commission rate) of the final gross sales and are based on various conditions of the house or estate. There are no up-front costs. Our services cost you nothing until the sale and post-sale arrangements have been completed. (FYI, we only quote percentages one the in-person walk-through has been completed.)

Clients are paid by a business check sent via USPS Priority Mail (trackable) within 30 days of the sale's completion. Payment is accompanied by a complete accounting of items sold and donation receipts if applicable.

Every sale is different, but ideally, we need around two weeks to prepare for, advertise, and promote your sale. Most sales start on Friday and run for three days. In this case, Saturday and Sunday are discount days. Post-sale arrangements are usually completed within a few days following your sale. We encourage you to call us early! Our weekends and schedules fill up quickly, so call early to discuss and begin the process. 

Unsold items are disposed of per an optional arrangement with us prior to the sale at the signing of our Agreement. You have several options that we will walk you through. Donations are one of the most popular options and a tax receipt may be obtained. High-end unsold items will be brought to our Marble Cliff showroom for continued exposure and sale, typically an additional ninety days. Our sell-through rate averages over 85%, so typically there isn't much left after a sale.

Yes. We hold a $2 million liability insurance policy. Furthermore, we only perform estate sales in residences covered by an active homeowner's policy.

We ask that clients not be present during the set up or public sale of their property. Estate sales are by nature invasive and can be very difficult for family members to witness. It also keeps our employees working efficiently and without disruption during the critical set-up process. Of course, we are happy to communicate with you throughout the process, discuss pricing, text photos & videos of our staging, or answer any questions you might have.   

We are happy to provide references upon request. You can also peruse some of our past sales and sale locations by clicking Archives.