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

ISBN-13:	9781440236655
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	10/23/2013
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	647,654
Product dimensions:	8.90(w) x 5.90(h) x 0.70(d)

"What do I do with all this stuff?"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.Striking a balance between respect and humor, Liquidating an Estate is loaded with how-to information readers need in order to sell or liquidate the personal property of a loved one, including: • common mistakes that will cost you money • telling the difference between treasure and trash • how to choose an estate sales professional to act as your advocate • how to deal with conflicts among family members • how the sale of even the most common household items can add up to big bucks when sold at an estate sale • how scrap gold can be turned into cash • what to do with fine jewelry and silver • how to understand the art appraisal process • a full review of the kinds of items that can be sold at a professionally staged estate sale • how to acquire basic antiques and collectibles research skills