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    Hiring an Estate Liquidator That's Right For You
    Hiring an Estate Liquidator That's Right For You
    Hiring an Estate Liquidator That's Right For You
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    Hiring an Estate Liquidator That's Right For You

    By Julie Hall

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    When dealing with the overwhelming task of the dissolution of a loved one's estate, you don't need to know how to do it; you just need to know someone who does. The challenge is to be able to distinguish between qualified, experienced estate sales professionals and individuals with fly-by-night operations focused on making a quick buck. American Society of Estate Liquidators, the #1 association for estate sales professionals brings you insider insight to what you should know and look for when considering to hire and then contract an estate liquidator.

    Based on decades of experience by a seasoned expert who has seen and done it all, you will learn:
    * If a liquidator is what you need
    * How to find a liquidator in your area
    * Tips for making the right choice
    * Pre-qualifying over the phone and face-to-face interviewing
    * Red flags to look out for before hiring a liquidator
    * What should be in the contract for services
    * Other services a liquidator may provide
    * What is expected of you and you should expect from the liquidator

    This eBook was written specifically for consumers seeking to better understand the estate liquidation process and what you should know when entrusting the precious possessions of a loved one to an outside resource. Packed full of everything you need to know, this eBook is a small investment that gives you a BIG payoff in peace of mind that you can make the best and right choice for you.

    Plus, receive these BONUS articles:
    * PART I: Client Responsibilities to the Estate Sales Professional
    * PART II: Estate Sales Professional's Responsibilities to Clients
    LanguageEnglish
    PublishereBookIt.com
    Release dateApr 26, 2016
    ISBN9780989252935
    Hiring an Estate Liquidator That's Right For You
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    Julie Hall

    Julie Hall, The Estate Lady®, is a nationally recognized personal property expert who has assisted thousands of individuals across the country in the daunting and often painful process of managing their deceased loved one’s possessions. With more than 28 years’ experience, she advises on the distribution and dissolution of personal property, valuation of items, how to minimize family feuds, and how to clear out the family home. Hall’s greatest passion is educating heirs, executors, and professionals who need to understand the complexity of personal property issues. Since 2007, she has directed the American Society of Estate Liquidators® (ASEL) and has led ASEL to become the #1 educational and professional organization for estate liquidators nationwide.   Julie enjoys being an empty nester, gardening, traveling, and nature walks with her Newfoundland puppy.

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      INTRODUCTION

      Many people are under the impression that an estate liquidator is someone who puts on glorified yard sales. Nothing could be further from the truth! Professional estate liquidators wear many hats on any given day with a common goal for their client as well as for themselves:

      • maximize sale proceeds,

      • lighten the burden of our client families, and

      • help the clients move forward.

      In the process of doing so, they must possess a great deal of knowledge to guide their clients along the way. They don't just organize and set up for a sale. They:

      • clean items that haven't seen the light of day in decades,

      • tirelessly research these items,

      • make calls to private buyers that will be interested in a particular item or collection,

      • figure out the best way to set up to maximize the sale,

      • price items appropriately,

      • coordinate sending high end items to proper selling venues,

      • coordinate all crews,

      • manage the clients, and the list goes on.

      Often the client is not aware of just how much back-breaking work and time is invested before the door ever opens for the estate sale. The liquidator takes 50, 60, 70 years of accumulation and sorts through it, researches it, cleans it, organizes it, and sells it within a week or so.

      HOW TO FIND ESTATE LIQUIDATORS

      American Society of Estate Liquidators® is the nation’s number one educational and resource organization for estate sale professionals. ASEL maintains a current, online database of our associates throughout the United States. Our associates have agreed to uphold our code of ethics agreement and have confirmed that they maintain required business licenses and permits in the city and state where they operate. They also provide professional references which are verified by ASEL.

      This is the best place to begin your search. Go to the ASEL home page www.ASELonline.com and click on Find a Liquidator. Search by zip code to find our member(s) in your area.

      Otherwise, start with who you know.

      1. Word of mouth. Do you know anyone who used this kind of service recently?

      2. Professional referrals: family attorney, estate planning or elder attorney, CPA, financial planner, realtors, assisted living facilities. Call and inquire who they recommend to handle their clients’ estates.

      3. Personal referrals from friends, neighbors, church/synagogue, other community organizations.

      4. Other professional organizations for estate sales professionals, such as the BBB or Angie's List, or if they are also personal property appraisers. Many organizations have a Find a Member page on their website, where you can search by your zip code or state. Membership in professional organizations demonstrates a level of seriousness, accountability, and credibility. Always follow up

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