With approximately 30 estate sale companies in Nashville, Brentwood and Franklin, Tennessee, how do you find the best company for your estate sale needs?
I have many friends and colleagues conducting liquidation services in the Middle Tennessee Area and proud to say we have a wonderful group of companies. By keeping a network of friendly communication, we are providing the Nashville and surrounding area with a variety of services and integrity at a reasonable cost compared to other areas.
The Best Estate Sales Company Based on Your Needs
Most companies in the Nashville area are in the 35% range of commission which is less than many of the larger cities in other states who are charging as much as 50% commission. Some companies will vary in their charges depending on the cost of labor, distance and extra costs such as dumpster, trash hauling or necessary shuttle service. Final cleanouts after the sale are also negotiable for most companies. Busy Bee refers clients to local charities and final clean out individuals to complete the final process after the sale. This insures the client full control of their personal property after the sale. Some companies provide their own in house junk removal. Depending on the client's needs, these extra services should be considered when choosing the best estate sale company for their family.
A walk-through with an estate sale company will give them a more individualized approach for conducting your sale and a give you the opportunity to negotiate services that fit your unique situation.
Is an Auction or Estate Sale better?
Due to the pandemic, many companies were forced to experiment with different business plans to accommodate for reluctant shoppers. Busy Bee does most on site tag sales however, we have done online tag sales if the client's situation did not merit an in-person sale due to parking, HOA restrictions or home conditions. Several estate sale companies in Nashville exclusively provide online tag sales and auctions online through either estatesales.net, estatesales.org or Hibid. Most companies in Nashville will also offer a privately listed estate sale where customers sign up through apps such as Signupgenuis.
Again, if parking, HOA rules, or privacy is a concern, a private estate sale is the best option. We at Busy Bee have found that the best estate sale with the most shoppers is the in-person onsite tag sale.
What do Estate Sale Companies in Middle Tennessee charge?
Middle Tennessee estate sale companies generally do not charge separately for base amounts of the total gross of the sale. Since the final sale number is unknown and generally a guess, this method can be confusing. Busy Bee does not have a percentage based on a minimum amount such as a sliding scale. We simply must turn down sales that we feel will be less revenue than labor during the preview. Those customers are referred to our estate sale referral list of companies and alternative resources such as charities and cleanout companies.
How to choose an estate sale company?
Estate sale companies in middle Tn., have overall been a collaborating entity of family businesses providing a similar cost effective, honest service in our area. With many new companies in the past 5 years, Busy Bee recommends you vet, interview and visit estate sales before choosing the best estate sale company for you. Personal preference, communication and specific services will be the determining factors for a successful sale.
Finding the Best Estate Sale Business
And lastly, asking your friends and relatives or even your local Facebook pages, for referrals for the best estate sale company near you will give you a start in your search for a good company. Google is only a search engine catering to businesses that can navigate SEO and advertise their way to internet presence, not a clear indication of a company that is best suited for your estate sale needs.
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