Triola's Estate Sale Service - Bill Triola, Owner, MA, ISA

In-Home Estate Sales * Estate Buy Outs * Estate Appraisals

Since 1962, Bill Triola has been nationally known in the art, antiques and collectibles profession. He established his estate sale service in 1964 by request from those needing assistance in appraising and selling personal estate property. Bill holds a MA from Michigan State University and is a member of the International Society of Appraisers, bringing a wealth of experience and valuable advice to families and executors who face the task of liquidating and estate.

Together with his highly experienced staff and representatives of the estate, tasks are set and timetables established for totally emptying the property while maximizing profits. Triola's Estate Sale Service is well known statewide and has an enthusiastic following that insures successful sales.  

A Professional Estate Sale...The Best Option

There are many reasons why the family home may need to be sold and the possessions liquidated such as the death of a loved one, a "life changing" event with the need for a smaller residence or the need for professional health care.

There are several approaches, but it is a proven fact that an in-home estate sale is the best option for selling valued personal property (antiques, collectibles, art, jewelry, silver, crystal, china, furniture, rugs, etc.) Families and executors need t take into consideration a number of important things.

1). TIME - It will take a considerable amount of time to organize a successful sale.

2). PRICING - A wide range of knowledge will be needed to price antiques, art, collectibles, and every day household items.

3). EQUIPMENT - Locked display cases, display shelving, tables and covers, professional street signs, etc. 

4). EXPERIENCE - Knowledge of how to run a successful estate sale such as placing ads, times and days to hold the sale.

5). ENERGY - Moving furniture, packing and unpacking boxes, arranging and pricing of items.

6). SELLING - Being comfortable and knowledgeable negotiating with dealers, strangers, even neighbors and family.

7). DETACHMENT - Selling family heirlooms and memories can be very difficult.

How much does your service cost?
There is no up front cost. Triola's works on a percentage of the total sales. The fee is deducted from the money collected at the sale.

Who is responsible for items not sold at the Estate Sale?
We offer a "Broom Clean" service and will dispose of all unsold items.

Is there any other cost?
There may be charges for specialized services, such as dumpsters, safe disposal of dangerious herbicides or pesticides, removal of large appliances or other optional services. No charges will ever be incurred without the clients approval.

Is there a charge to see if I have enough to have an estate sale?
There is no charge to determine if Triola's can be of service. Sometimes a phone call is all it takes, but usually we need to go through the home to be certain.

Do you use the Internet?
Yes, we are Ebay Power Sellers. We use digital photographs and professionally describe and place special estate items on the internet that need a larger au dience in order to achieve the best price.

What about security during the sale days?
We always have several people working during the sale days. We use locked display cases for jewerly and other small items. So, you can feel comfortable that your valued possessions are being well cared for.

Do you take checks and credit cards?
Yes, both personal checks and credit cards are accepted with proper identification.

What can I do to help with the sale?
We recommend that considerable thought be given to the disposition of personal of possessions before unknowingly selling or giving away anything that might have value. Quite often, the least expected pieces in an estate turn out to have real value.

Can anyone have an estate sale?
A basic misconception is that an estate sale is the settling of personal property after a death. You can have an estate sale for many reasons: downsizing your residence, moving to a health care facility, etc.

Should the sale be before or after selling the home?
The only time that you should consider having and estate sale after the house is sold is if someone is still living in it. After the closing, the new owners are eager to move in, giving all of us time constraints. Most Realtors feel that having an estate sale creates a clean house and gives prosective buyers (usually much younger than sellers) and opportunity to envision what their style of furnishings will look like in this setting.

TRIOLA'S ESTATE SALE SERVICE

Bill Triola, MA, ISA
Office and Gallery
1114 E. Mt. Hope Rd.
Lansing, Michigan 48910
Phone: (517) 484-5414
Phone: (517) 449-0246
Cell: (517) 332-1203

 

 

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