Frequently Asked Questions

 Frequently Asked Questions

What does an estate sale company do?

Lori’s Estate Sales provides full-service estate liquidation throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. We handle the preparation, organization, research, pricing, boutique-style staging, marketing and professional management of the sale from beginning to end.

Our goal is to make the process easier for your family while presenting and marketing the contents of the estate in a way that helps maximize its potential.

Why should I hire a professional estate sale company?

A successful estate sale involves much more than putting prices on items and opening the doors.

Professional research, knowledgeable pricing, thoughtful presentation, an established buyer following, strategic marketing and experienced sale-day management can make a significant difference in the outcome of a sale.

With 18+ years serving DFW and more than 800 estate sales conducted, Lori’s brings the experience, audience and resources needed to manage the entire process professionally.

What makes Lori’s Estate Sales different?

We believe in quality over quantity and take a boutique-style approach to every estate we handle.

We do not rush through homes or simply place merchandise on tables. Items are carefully organized, researched, priced and thoughtfully presented to create an attractive, easy-to-shop environment.

We combine that presentation with active, modern marketing, including professional photography, video, social media, email marketing, estate sale platforms and an established following of shoppers and collectors.

Every estate and every family receives the same standard of care.

Does staging really make a difference at an estate sale?

We wholeheartedly believe it does.

Presentation affects how buyers perceive merchandise and how they shop. An organized, thoughtfully staged home makes items easier to discover, encourages shoppers to spend more time at the sale and gives merchandise the opportunity to stand out.

Our goal isn’t simply to make an estate sale look beautiful. Our staging, pricing and marketing work together to help maximize the estate’s selling potential.

How do you advertise an estate sale?

Every Lori’s sale receives active marketing leading up to opening day.

Depending on the estate, our marketing may include professional photography and video, social media content across Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, email marketing, major estate sale platforms, local advertising and directional signage where permitted.

We also bring an established following of repeat shoppers, collectors and estate sale buyers that we have built over many years.

How do you determine estate sale prices?

Items are evaluated using current market information, condition, desirability and comparable sales when available.

Our team regularly researches everything from everyday household contents to furniture, art, collectibles, designer pieces, fine jewelry and specialty items. With more than 800 estate sales conducted, experience also helps us recognize when an item deserves additional research.

Do you handle fine jewelry, gold, silver, coins, antiques and designer items?

Yes. Lori’s regularly handles estates containing fine jewelry, precious metals, coins, antiques, art, collectibles, designer furnishings, luxury accessories and other specialty pieces.

These items receive appropriate research, pricing, presentation and targeted marketing to help reach interested buyers and collectors.

How long does the estate sale process take?

Every estate is different. The size and contents of the home, research required and sale schedule can all affect preparation time.

Generally, the process can take approximately one to three weeks from preparation through completion. We take the time necessary to properly organize, research, stage and market the estate rather than rushing the process.

What should I do before Lori’s arrives?

Don’t throw things away.

Families are often surprised by what buyers will purchase. Before we begin, simply determine which belongings you and your family would like to keep.

During your complimentary walk-through, we’ll evaluate the estate, discuss your needs and explain what happens next.

Do I need to clean or organize everything before the sale?

No. That’s part of why you hire us.

Our team handles the organization, preparation and staging necessary for the sale. If you aren’t sure whether something has value, leave it for us to evaluate rather than throwing it away.

Do I need to have experienced a death to have an estate sale?

Not at all.

Estate sales are commonly used for downsizing, relocation, moving, retirement, combining households, business liquidation and major life transitions, as well as settling a loved one’s estate.

Are there upfront or out-of-pocket costs?

Lori’s does not charge upfront fees for the normal preparation of your estate sale. Labor, standard supplies, staging and marketing are handled as part of our service.

We explain our commission and the terms of your sale before an agreement is signed so you understand the process from the beginning.

What happens during the actual sale?

Our team professionally staffs and manages the sale from opening through closing.

We oversee customer flow, payments, merchandise, holding areas when appropriate, security measures and customer assistance while working to keep the home organized throughout the sale.

Our standards don’t stop once the doors open. A Lori’s sale is professionally managed from beginning to end.

What happens to the small amount of items that don’t sell?

Lori’s sales typically liquidate 90% to 100% of the contents of the home.

For remaining merchandise, the family may choose to keep the items, have them boxed for charitable donation or explore an end-of-sale liquidation option when appropriate.

We also complete a final sweep and vacuum so the home is left presentable for its next step.

What areas does Lori’s Estate Sales serve?

Lori’s provides professional estate sale and estate liquidation services throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Fort Worth, Keller, Southlake, Westlake, Colleyville, Grapevine, Flower Mound, Aledo, Argyle, Dallas, Highland Park, University Park and surrounding DFW communities.

If you don’t see your city listed, contact us. We regularly work throughout the Metroplex.

How do I get started?

The first step is a complimentary, no-obligation walk-through.

We’ll visit the home, learn about your situation, evaluate the estate and explain how Lori’s can help. From there, we’ll discuss scheduling and the best approach for your sale.

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