Frequently Asked Questions
An onsite estate liquidation is a multi-step process. We start by coming into your home and assessing the project to learn what your specific goals are and what personal property you have. Once under contract, we sort, clean, organize, research, price, market, and sell your collection and furnishings from your home. We advise taking unique and higher-valued items directly to auction for the potential of greater sales results.
Generally, you must have a full or nearly-full home in an estate sale to attract enough buyers to maximize sales and command the best price on your more expensive and collectible pieces. Consignment or a buy-out might be better if you have only a few things to sell.
Almost all estate liquidators have the same common request: Do not throw anything away. We can let you know what sells, what doesn’t sell, and what, if anything, you need to do before the sale.
Depending on the project’s complexity, it typically takes 2-3 weeks from start to finish to sort, clean, tag, photograph, stage, price, market, and sell all items present. This timeline may also include a complete house clean-out should you request it as part of the agreement.
We collect sales tax on purchases made and then submit these receipts to the state on a monthly basis.
We provide various clean-out options for unsold items at the end of the sale based on the goals and desires of the client.
Have Any Additional Questions?
GCB Estate Sales and Auctions is dedicated to client satisfaction and wants to ensure you get the best value for the family treasures you wish to sell. For more information, consider scheduling a free consultation. We look forward to working for you!