A Bit About Us
I'm honored that you've taken the time to read about my journey in this field and hope it gives you some insight into the transparency and sincerity that I offer my clients.
It's rare to find an estate sale company whose owner is in the business because she grew up in the field and LOVES it! My family was in the antiques, collectibles, and resale business, so I have decades of experience and knowledge. My co-workers and I have a combined total of nearly 60 years in this area.
In 2002, I was attending a sale in Colorado to look for inventory for a small shop I owned. While there, I realized that along with my understanding of retail and reselling, I should have my own estate sale company because it was a way for me to be of service to others! I have always been a "helper" and this career is a natural fit for me.
Transitions - losing a loved one, having to downsize, moving into a senior care facility, and so on - are taxing in so many ways...emotionally, physically, and financially. The goal of Around the Town Estate Sales, LLC is to help alleviate those burdens. Truly, I care about making this process as simple as possible for you.
Another goal, the primary one in most cases, is to get a home on the market as quickly as possible. Estate liquidations, which are also known as tag sales, are an easy way for you to have the contents moved out with little-to-no out-of-pocket cost to you. Additionally, you will have potential home buyers come through your door.
In 2002, I started out with 1-2 clients per month. Eventually, that number grew to helping approximately 40 families per year. I have been referred by Oak Crest, Abilities Network, Let's Move, realtors with Long & Foster, Coldwell Banker, and REMAX, previous clients, family, friends, and shoppers of the sales. Eventually, I recognized that too many sales spreads us too thin. In order to give each client the utmost care and attention their situation deserves, I've restructured how many sales we accept and when they are held. We are one of the few, if not only, companies in the area that runs a sale for 3 days and adds days onto the sale, if time allows, so that the client can realize the most revenue and does not have a costly haul expense.
If you are seriously considering a sale, some things to keep in mind:
1. Don't throw out anything! This is the biggest mistake that families make. Often times, we see families trashing the items that would bring in the most interest and money, while keeping the things they think are valuable, which, unfortunately, aren't necessarily moving in the market.
2. Please don't invite others in to cherry-pick the contents of the home. We see this impact the outcome of your sale!
In all instances, I advise my clients to allow Around the Town to do what we need to do to put on a fabulous sale, then have the other services - trash, auction houses, etc. - brought in on the back-end of the event. We oversee all of this for you.
3. Work with an estate sale company whose focus is only on estate sales. There are estate sale companies who also have storefronts, hauling companies, and other additional business which may be a conflict of interest with the goal of selling items at the home and realizing the best return.
4. Reputable estate sale companies will remit the required sales tax for your state, provide verification of taxes paid, be registered AND in good standing with the state they are licensed, and be able to provide proof of insurance!
We offer a free consultation to discuss details and do a home view. Also, we provide a written document that outlines the processes and policies of the sale, so everyone can more forward on the same page.
We service areas such as; Abingdon, Bel Air, Forest Hill, Towson, Parkville, and White Marsh in Baltimore and Harford counties.
As well as Ocean City, Berlin, Ocean Pines on the Eastern Shore. And in Delaware, we work in Dagsboro, Lewes, Rehoboth and Fenwick Island areas.
Soon, we will be working around your town, too!
I look forward to hearing from you and learning how I can be of service to you and your family.
