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American Society of Estate Liquidators® is the nation’s number one educational and resource organization for estate sale professionals. ASEL maintains a current, online database of our associates throughout the United States. Our associates have agreed to uphold our code of ethics agreement and have confirmed that they maintain required business licenses and permits in the city and state where they operate. They also provide professional references which are verified by ASEL.

This is the best place to begin your search. Go to the ASEL home page www.ASELonline.com and click on Find a Liquidator. Search by zip code to find our member(s) in your area.

Otherwise, start with who you know.

1.Word of mouth. Do you know anyone who used this kind of service recently?

2.Professional referrals: family attorney, estate planning or elder attorney, CPA, financial planner, realtors, assisted living facilities. Call and inquire who they recommend to handle their clients’ estates.

3.Personal referrals from friends, neighbors, church/synagogue, other community organizations.

4.Other professional organizations for estate sales professionals, such as the BBB or Angie's List, or if they are also personal property appraisers. Many organizations have a “Find a Member” page on their website, where you can search by your zip code or state. Membership in professional organizations demonstrates a level of seriousness, accountability, and credibility. Always follow up with the organization, however, to ensure the estate sale professional is actually a member in good standing.

5.Did a loved one leave a recommendation or instruction to use a specific professional?

6.You can also find liquidators on large websites such as EstateSales.net, EstateSales.org, and others. These are listing sites only and cannot vouch for the credibility or reputation of the liquidators. If you locate an individual or company, you must thoroughly research the company to ensure a good reputation.

7.Yellow Pages, Google, etc. are also options. There is no guarantee that who you find is actually reputable. The burden of distinguishing the good from the less-than-stellar falls with you, the consumer.

IMPORTANT TIP:

NEVER choose a liquidator because their fees are less than another estate sale company. You MUST compare

•Services,

•Reputation,

•Depth of experience,

•Contract,

•Skills, etc.

and take ALL things into consideration before you make your decision.