Liquidating an Estate: How to Sell a Lifetime of Stuff, Make Some Cash, and Live to Tell About It

Liquidating an Estate: How to Sell a Lifetime of Stuff, Make Some Cash, and Live to Tell About It

<h2>"What do I do with all this stuff?"</h2><p>Whether it's due to the loss of a loved one, downsizing, or moving by choice or necessity, an increasing number of people are dealing with this burning question.</p>Striking a balance between respect and humor, <i>Liquidating an Estate</i> is loaded with how-to information readers need in order to sell or liquidate the personal property of a loved one, including:<ul><li>common mistakes that will cost you money</li><li>telling the difference between treasure and trash</li><li>how to choose an estate sales professional to act as your advocate</li><li>how to deal with conflicts among family members</li><li>how the sale of even the most common household items can add up to big bucks when sold at an estate sale</li><li>how scrap gold can be turned into cash</li><li>what to do with fine jewelry and silver</li><li>how to understand the art appraisal process</li><li>a full review of the kinds of items that can be sold at a professionally staged estate sale</li><li>how to acquire basic antiques and collectibles research skills</li></ul>