When families begin sorting through a home, one of the first instincts may be to clean things up, throw away what appears unimportant, or begin making donation piles. Sometimes that is perfectly reasonable. But a December 2024 Associated Press report offers a reminder of why uncertain items deserve a closer look before anything irreversible is done. The report followed longtime Maine antiques dealer and appraiser Kaja Veilleux, whose decades of experience have included both r

Hiring an estate sale company means trusting someone with access to a home, personal property, valuables, family belongings, and potentially thousands of dollars in sale proceeds. That makes the initial interview important. A professional estate sale company should be able to explain how it works, what it charges, how it protects the estate, and what happens before, during, and after the sale. Homeowners should not feel uncomfortable asking detailed questions before signing a

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