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Julie The Hall. What am I Going to Do With All My STUFF?
INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1. UNDERSTANDING “VALUE” AND THE REAL WORTH OF ITEMS IN TODAY’S MARKET
SENTIMENTAL VALUE
MONETARY VALUE
Chapter 2. FACTORS THAT AFFECT VALUE
LAW OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND
Chapter 3. CHARACTERISTICS OF VALUE: WHAT TO LOOK FOR
CONDITION
MARKET TRENDS
COLLECTABILITY
AGE
RARITY
PROVENANCE
QUALITY
ART AND ARTIST
MATERIAL
STYLE AND POPULARITY
ANTIQUE OR REPRODUCTION
TRADITIONAL FURNISHINGS AND TRENDS
HANDMADE OR FACTORY MADE
ANTIQUE, COLLECTIBLE, OR VINTAGE
Chapter 4. HANDLING LARGE COLLECTIONS
Chapter 5. WHERE DO I BEGIN? GATHER KNOWLEDGE ON YOUR POSSESSIONS
FIND A REPUTABLE PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISER
TALK WITH YOUR FAMILY FIRST
Chapter 6. WHAT TO KEEP, SELL, DONATE, AND DISCARD
WHAT TO KEEP
WHAT TO KEEP WHEN DOWNSIZING
WHAT TO SELL
ITEMS THAT WILL SELL
ITEMS THAT WON’T SELL or WON'T SELL WELL:
ITEMS THAT SHOULD NOT BE SOLD BEFORE DOING YOUR HOMEWORK:
WHAT TO DONATE
ITEMS TO CONSIDER DONATING:
WHO TO DONATE TO:
WHAT TO DISCARD
TO STORE, OR NOT TO STORE
Chapter 7. TIPS FOR LETTING GO
Chapter 8. HOW TO THIN OUT YOUR SPACE ONE ROOM AT A TIME
THE ATTIC
CLOSETS AND DRAWERS
BEDROOM FURNITURE
BATHROOM AND LINEN CLOSETS
THE KITCHEN
GLASSWARE
DISHWARE
POTS AND PANS
CONTAINERS
APPLIANCES
FOOD PANTRY
FORMAL DINING ROOM
DEN, STUDY, OFFICE, LIVING ROOM
BASEMENT, GARAGE, AND OUT BUILDINGS
Chapter 9. OPTIONS FOR SELLING YOUR ITEMS. DO-IT-YOURSELF GARAGE SALE/ESTATE SALE
ONLINE AUCTIONS/ONLINE STORES (such as eBay, Etsy, Ebid)
CONSIGNMENT
ESTATE SALE (PROFESSIONALLY CONDUCTED)
HOW TO FIND/SELECT AN ESTATE SALE PROFESSIONAL
AUCTION
CRAIGSLIST / CLASSIFIED ADS
DONATION
Chapter 10. FINDING PROFESSIONAL HELP
PROFESSIONAL ESTATE LIQUIDATORS
Chapter 11. POTENTIAL OBSTACLES THAT CAN HINDER THE PROCESS. TIME
SENTIMENTALITY AND NOSTALGIA
STAYING ON TASK
TOO MUCH STUFF IN THE WAY
DONATIONS
KIDS/FAMILY NEED A DEADLINE
SEPARATE WHAT YOU WANT TO KEEP
Chapter 12. WHAT ARE MY OPTIONS WITH INHERITED ITEMS IF NO ONE CLAIMS THEM?
Chapter 13. BIGGEST MISTAKES WHEN DOWNSIZING. TAKING TOO MUCH STUFF WITH YOU
DISPOSAL BEFORE KNOWLEDGE
UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
UNDERESTIMATE THE PROCESS
WAITING UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE
Chapter 14. IMPORTANT QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF
CONCLUSION
BONUS ARTICLE. 10 LBS. OF FLOUR IN A 5 LB. SACK
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“Daunting” is a good word to describe the downsizing and estate settlement process. Many questions and potential problems can arise during each step of the process. Whether selling household contents that are your own, or clearing out a home after a loved one becomes infirm or passes away, numerous emotions will surface. The process, if unknown, can make it even more challenging.
Consider this process a labyrinth of issues; whichever way you go, there are even more questions and things to bring worry and stress. To complicate matters, there are “unprofessional professionals” waiting in the wings to take advantage, so you must choose the best professional to assist you.
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To establish what has value and what doesn’t, you should invest in a new appraisal written for fair market value, or at least seek the guidance of an appraiser. A formal written appraisal can be beneficial in an estate for equitable distributions between heirs. However, when you are planning to sell these items, the appraised values may have less benefit. The ultimate price at which an item will sell is the price someone will offer you for it. We are currently in a strong buyer's market.
Think of an appraisal as a tool to help guide you, whether you want to keep an item or sell it. It is never a guarantee of what the items will ultimately sell for.
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