BIRCH AND BRASS ESTATE SALES
DOWNSIZE OR DISCOVER
We’re here to help!
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DOWNSIZE
Our experienced team handles everything from organizing and pricing items to marketing and managing your in-home sales events. We provide transparent, efficient, and respectful assistance, helping families navigate transitions while maximizing the value of their belongings. Whether downsizing, relocating, or settling an estate, Birch and Brass ensures a smooth and professional sale experience.
DISCOVER
Estate sales offer a rare opportunity to uncover unique and one-of-a-kind items that cannot be found in typical retail settings. Our sales often feature a diverse collection of items - each carrying a distinct history and character. Whether it’s a handcrafted piece of furniture, a favorite cozy sweater, a useful kitchen item or an unusual work of art, our sales provide a treasure trove for collectors and enthusiasts seeking items with genuine individuality.
FAQs
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An estate sale is a professionally managed event where most or all of a home’s contents are sold. Unlike a garage sale, estate sales are held inside the home, with items thoughtfully staged and priced to sell. We also take care of marketing and run the sale over multiple days to help you get the best return.
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Pretty much everything in the home can be sold! This includes furniture, antiques, collectibles, home décor, clothing, tools, kitchen items, electronics, jewelry, artwork, and more. We’ll walk through everything with you, let you know what’s likely to sell, and help decide what to donate or discard.
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Not much at all! Just remove anything personal or sentimental that you want to keep, and we’ll take care of the rest. That includes organizing, sorting, pricing, staging, marketing, and running the sale. And don’t toss anything before we take a look—what you think is junk might be a hidden treasure to a buyer!
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We base prices on current market value using our experience, online tools, past sales, and knowledge of what’s trending with buyers. Our goal is always to price items fairly — high enough to reflect their worth, but low enough to encourage sales.
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From start to finish, it usually takes about two weeks. We typically spend several days preparing the home, then run the sale over one to three days. After the sale, we can help with donation pickups or clean-out, and we’ll send you a final report and payment within three days of the sale’s end.
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That’s totally up to you. We can leave unsold items in the home for you to decide later, or we can arrange to donate them to local charities we work with. If you choose to donate, we’ll handle everything—including moving the items—and we’ll provide a donation receipt if available. We’re also happy to set aside anything you know you’d like to keep.
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We spread the word widely to make sure your sale gets great traffic. We list it on major estate sale websites, promote it on social media and local platforms, send email announcements to our mailing list, and place clear signage near the home on sale days.
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We work on a commission basis — meaning we only get paid when items sell. There are no upfront costs, and we’ll go over everything in a written agreement before getting started. This way, our success is tied directly to yours.
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Nope! Most clients prefer not to be there, and we recommend stepping away. You can trust us to take care of everything, and we’ll keep you updated throughout. After the sale, you’ll receive a full report and your proceeds.
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Yes, we carry liability insurance to protect your home and our team during the sale. We also follow all local regulations and tax requirements to ensure everything is handled professionally and responsibly.
