Estate Sales, Liquidation, Consignment
For clients who need to liquidate the contents of an estate or collection Nevada Certified Appraisers offer a full range of services. From onsite inspection, generation of the inventory list and removal of the items, to marketing, selling and reporting, we handle every aspect of your consignment with great care. It is our goal to see that you receive the highest possible price for your belongings.
How it works
Unlike a professional appraiser, estate liquidators are a highly unregulated industry. No professional qualifications are required and many are operated by unlicensed, uncertified and unknowledgeable individuals and groups. Although they may have the best intentions, their lack of professional certification is a true detriment to both the estate and the executor.
Licensed auction houses are much more regulated. A bond is required, one must pass a licensing and a background examination, and there are professional standards and organizations to ensure the consignor's, safety. The drawback at auction is that the audience, not the consignor or auctioneer, sets the price. This can often result in lower than expected prices.
At Nevada Certified Appraisers we offer three distinct services:
- On Site Sale: Based on the appraisal, our professional crew sets up the sale. All items are priced, staged, displayed, cleaned, repaired and readied for sale. The sale is advertised pursuant to NRS in local newspapers, the internet and direct mail to our clients. The sale is held over a 2-3 day period with supervision and security onsite. Credit cards are accepted and a full accounting with original receipt are presented to the estate 5 days after the sale.
- Public Auction Sale: Many estates are too small for a successful sale onsite. These estates may be combined with other similar estates and sold at public auction. Our extensive collaboration with various auction houses allow us to work closely with them in order to reserve prices and assist with descriptions and the auction sale. There is no additional fee from the auction or Nevada Certified Appraisers to the seller for this service.
- Private Disposition: Sometimes the estate wishes for privacy for a variety of reasons. In this case due to our extensive network of collectors, dealers, designers and other resources we can broker a private sale. In addition to privacy concerns, often times the items are of a nature that requires discretion.
Fees
Our competitive fees for these services is 25% - 40% commission based on the sale price for each item, and is deducted from the gross sales amount. The fee covers all marketing, labor, advertising, packing, storage costs, security, trucking, etc. Restoration or repairs are extra. Fees differ based on the value of the item and venue. For instance cars or vehicles are 25% commission, whereas difficult moves with extensive packing would be 40% commission. In no case are any up front fees required, and proceeds may be advanced to the seller in certain cases.
Who better to sell your merchandise than the appraiser? No one. Our knowledge of the item and the venue to sell it in allows you the highest return possible!