Helping Hands, Helping Executors
Are we expecting the our next generation to love the same things we once or do love? We have some friends that have a very large collection of kerosene lamps. Some are sterling silver and some are cranberry glass and they paid a lot of money for them. Sadly they are not as desirable as … Continue reading The Plummeting Value of Antiques
Recently several homes we have worked in have had lots of tools: some power, some electric, some new, some in unopened boxes, some that were well used and even some antique tools. The tool market has really changed over the last several years and there are a limited number of people that are willing to … Continue reading Tools And More Tools – Seniors Selling Tools
Using Removable Colored Dots Why Use Colored Dots? Colored dots make it easier for a senior to see what they are taking to their new home. If possible, we prefer to use green dots. Explain to the client what you are doing and why you are doing it. This really does remove some of the … Continue reading Save Time Organizing Home Contents When It’s Time To Sell
Since 1996 we have been helping people with estates and things have really changed in 20 years. We used to get up to $700 for an older, rare Royal Doulton figurine and a friend saw three sell for $60 at an auction recently. People no longer collect them! Seniors paid $700 to $1000 for large … Continue reading So You Have a Residence to Empty