MY SERVICES
Who Can Benefit?
Your family member has died; their home must be sold
I work compassionately for your family to completely clear your loved one’s living space for sale, down to the last paper clip, organizing and disbursing its contents with dignity and respect.
Your family member is transitioning from home to a care facility
I work with your family during what I call a transitional move in a two-part process in which I oversee the move to the facility, helping you and your loved one choose items that will comfort and feed their spirit; and then prepare the home for sale, disbursing its remaining contents to bring much-needed cash.
What Makes Declutter and Clear Different?
Declutter and Clear Estate Solutions is a hybrid concept combining estate clearing, professional organizing and reselling—three usually disparate elements—into one unique, comprehensive, affordable service for everyone, performed with a compassionate servant’s heart. But DACES’s business model and structure are more than just unique; they're successful. Here are ten reasons why DACES is the superior choice:
I process and disburse virtually all categories of items, not just the proven money makers, with discretion and compassion, often without you lifting a finger. I continue to try to sell higher-value and bulky items even after the sale is over, potentially increasing your profit. And I've cultivated an extensive list of collectors who most likely want to buy what you're selling.
The most efficient way to clear the house is in one fell swoop via an estate sale; an added benefit is turning as much of it as possible into cash!
The clearing of a loved one’s home and conclusion of their life can be a full-time job. Do you have the time, patience and expertise required to evaluate, process and disburse every one of their thousands of belongings, to which you’re emotionally attached?
A professionally organized sale full of working, complete, sparkling-clean treasures is more attractive, therefore potentially netting greater profit
My consistent presence for the duration of your project means I can also act as your trustworthy personal representative, supervising other professionals like realtors, pest control technicians, appraisers, home inspectors and contractors, keeping the process moving forward even when you can't be there.
Protecting the environment and personal security are two of my top priorities. I collect and/or haul away all recycling; donate unsold, low-value bulk, keeping it out of landfills; and burn or oversee the shredding of sensitive documents to protect privacy.
I provide everything we'll need for your successful sale, including paid staff, signage, advertising, tables, electronic payment options for buyers who don't use cash, and both cash and electronic payment reports via Square, a mobile electronic payments provider .
You never know which one of our sale buyers might turn into your home's buyer! I'll work with your realtor to promote the sale of your home in all sale advertising and at the sale itself.
I understand the emotional difficulty of decluttering and clearing. Even in the most loving, stable families or relationships, grief, stress, item overload and financial burden can tax communication and coping skills. I can be a buffer, a neutral third party and a trusted advisor, helping you and your family make the best decisions while avoiding conflict.
My fees are extremely competitive, typically lower than those of professional organizers, estate sale companies or resellers. Although I can't guarantee that anything will sell, your potential for not only recouped fees, but also profit, is extremely high, meaning that my work often more than pays for itself.
Your Next Step
Ready to move forward? Head over to the “Contact” page, drop me a line, and we’ll get started by scheduling your no-cost, no-obligation onsite evaluation!