Anchor Estate Sales

providing estate sales, consignment & more

Need an estate sale? Get in touch!

Call 916.307.0299

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The Estate Sale Process
...as easy as one, two, three!!

1. Advertise!

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Prior to the sale the house is cleaned, organized and prepared by sorting the contents and showcasing the valuables. We take pride in the set-up process and strive to present the estate and it’s treasures in the best light.  The contents of the estate are photographed and the sale is advertised across various sites dedicated to maximizing customer interaction and sale traffic (the more folks we can get to the sale the more proceeds we can garner!)  Advertising is a key component to a successful estate sale and we do our best to make sure our sales are advertised effectively and broadly.  

2. Tag & Price!

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Pricing is an important aspect of an estate sale. In order to do right by the estate and our customers, we have to find a balance when it comes to pricing. Pricing has to be fair. After all, the goal of an estate sale is to make the most money in the least amount of time!  That can sometimes be a tall order.  We price items in away that is fair for our customers and clients. This typically means that you won’t find garage sale prices or retail prices at our sales. Hopefully, you’ll find a price that makes sense. We can’t always please everyone but we try! 

3. Sell,sell,sell!

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An estate sales typically lasts 2-3 days starting on either a Thursday or Friday depending on the contents of the estate.  Our estate sales are open to the public and anyone who wants to attend.  We DO NOT pre-sell items prior to the sale. Our sales are aimed to be fair for everyone. We offer a variety of payment options at each sale (e.g., cash, debit & credit cards, Apple Pay…). For complete liquidations, we leave the house broom-swept and empty. We pay promptly (typically 2 weeks after sale completion – full liquidations may take longer) and provide a finalized accounting of the items sold…and we’re done!

Testimonials

"I have had excellent support and service from Anchor Estate Sales during a most difficult time. Jim is compassionate and understanding, and very skilled and dedicated in his work. He made the job of cleaning out my Dad's house as smooth as it could possibly be. I have recommended Anchor Estate Sales to friends and a couple of real estate agents, and can't say enough about how positive this experience has been. Thank you most kindly for all your work."
Patti B (Roseville, CA)
"Very well organized estate sales. I have been in few sales and always satisfied with my experience. Clean and organized, reasonably pricing. They helped me to carry my stuff to my car. Would definitely recommend for both businesses, to organize estate sale and to attend their sales..."
- Karima S. (Larkspur, CA)
"I want to give a big thank you to Jim and his sales staff at Anchor Estate Sales. I recently went to a very nice estate sale in Vacaville CA, which was hosted by Jim and company. I found some wonderful furniture, garden tables, pots, planters and various other beautiful things that will have a new life in our home. Jim was more than fair with his pricing and his staff helped me with the handling, lifting and guiding me through the house so as not to scratch or damage my purchases and the homeowner's house. Very professional and responsible. The hours for the sale was very accommodating from morning till late afternoon which was good for me as I was coming from Walnut Creek. I returned on the last day to find a few more pieces that we'll enjoy and appreciate as much as I'm sure the homeowner did when purchasing them. Thanks again Jim, a really great sale! My only regret is not purchasing the beautiful ceramic pheasant, made in Italia! I look forward to your next sale, I'll be one of the first in the line to get in."
Bob L (Walnut Creek, CA)