Typically a percentage of the total
proceeds ranging from 30% to 35%
How much time
do you need to get a sale ready?
Generally
it takes about a week to prepare for a sale, however; in
some cases it would take more time.
What do I have
to do to prepare for the sale?
Not
much. The hardest decision you have to make is what to
sell and what to keep! I arrange, price, and conduct the sale.
You do not have to be present during the sale.
It's my job to handle virtually everything from start to finish.
Am I better
off giving my items away to charity?
In some cases you might be,
however; many charities decline to take non cash contributions.
Allowing me to conduct your sale gives you the option of keeping
a portion of the sales proceeds and donating the remainder to
charity. It's the best of both worlds.
What happens to
the items that do not sell? Most times after the sale, I can arrange
for what is left to be hauled away and you will be paid a small
fee.
Should I try to
conduct a sale myself?
Possibly, if you are up to the task of
organizing and pricing all the items you wish to sell and if you
know the value of what you are selling. You will also need
to know how to advertise effectively and, of course, how to
conduct the sale! It's a pretty big job, and it's
not as easy as one might think! In addition and on a more
personal level, it's often difficult for family members to sort
through and sell items that once belonged to love ones.
Being aware and sensitive to this fact; we focus on the task at
hand and get the job done in timely, efficient and respectful
manner.
How do you let
the public know about the sale?
I send Emails (current
proprietary list contains over 3,000 names) & put up signs in
the surrounding area on the days of the sale.
Why choose Patterson
Estate Sales over other estate sale professionals?I
am the sole owner of the company, and I am a lifelong
Nashvillian who has a good reputation in the community. I
am familiar with the Nashville neighborhoods and the people who
live there, and I am knowledgeable concerning the valuation of
antiques and collectibles, as well as "junktiques" and
knick-knacks. I pride myself on being dependable,
energetic, honest and personable. Moreover, I conducted
over 40 sales last year.
Do you have others who
help you?Yes, a dedicated, friendly staff of four antique dealers who
have 50 plus combined years knowledge of antiques &
collectibles.
When should I
expect to receive my money after the sale is over?
In most cases I settle within in
a couple of days. Only in unusual circumstances would it take
any longer.
