Estate Auctions Adelaide
If you are undertaking a deceased estate clearance and unsure how and where to sell the unwanted household and shed contents, this article will guide you on a DIY approach to deceased estate auctions in Adelaide, companies that buy contents of houses in Adelaide, and deceased estate furniture buyers in Adelaide.
If you need assistance selling deceased estate household contents, House Clearances Adelaide can help you maximise the financial return on your assets. Our extensive network effectively distributes various items, including selling antiques, collectables, furnishings, utility goods, and other household and shed contents. We pride ourselves on a no-commission policy, meaning you receive 100% of the proceeds. House Clearances Adelaide offers comprehensive estate clearance and downsizing services, including decluttering, rubbish removal, asset sales, charity drops, cleaning and gardening. We ensure properties are clear, clean and sale-ready, providing a fast, affordable, and stress-free solution customised to your needs.
Understanding Auction Houses in Adelaide
Auction houses play a key role in our on-sale services. They expertly manage everything from appraisal to conducting the actual auction. This ensures broad exposure to potential buyers, fostering competitive bids and achieving sales at actual market value. Generalist auction houses are ideal for most estate contents, selling various household and shed items. If you have items of high value or in a niche, you would be best served to take the items to an auction house that specialises, either in quality (luxury goods - normal goods) or categories (fine art - motor vehicles) - as this will get the items in front of qualified buyers yielding an accurate or potentiality higher return.
The Role of Second-Hand Dealers in Adelaide
Our network includes second-hand dealers and experts in buying and reselling a range of used goods. They offer an alternative route for low-quality or common items unsuited for auctions, providing an accessible marketplace for budget-conscious buyers. You will be surprised by what they buy; many items considered valueless to the untrained eye can be sold for a fair return to a second-hand dealer. However, caution is advised, and it is prudent to ensure that the items you take to a dealer are, in fact, low-quality or common, as dealers may not truthfully provide a fair assessment and take advantage of you.
Leveraging Online Marketplaces
Online marketplaces like eBay and Facebook Marketplace complement our sales strategy, bridging the gap between auction houses and second-hand dealers. While they offer broader exposure, managing sales here is more hands-on and time-consuming. A practical tip for setting prices involves listing the same item at varying prices across different profiles to gauge market response. Fewer than three inquiries within 24-48 hours may suggest the price is too high, whereas more than ten may indicate it is too low. This method will determine fair market value.
The Resale Market
The resale market for everyday household items generally has lower prices as high-quality goods are abundant; for example, over 2000 items are listed for auction weekly in Adelaide. Items in excellent condition, almost new, genuine antiques, retro pieces, or those by renowned craftspeople or artists with a strong public following may fetch higher prices. Otherwise, items lacking strong commercial value that can not be sold should be donated or recycled to reduce waste.
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Call Paul on 0482 022 906 or email at paul@houseclearances.com.au for expert assistance in managing a deceased estate clearance and selling households and shed contents.
