Tailored Solutions for Life's Transitions
Choosing Green Eyes Estate Sales means you're selecting a company that provides more than just a service.
We offer personalized sale plans, access to exclusive buyers, and a commitment to excellence.
Our approach is rooted in compassion and dedication, treating each client with the utmost care, just as I did with my beloved Grammy.
Our Services
Our Specialities
From paperclips to paintings, almost everything has value at an estate sale!
The valuation and sale of personal property requires a depth and breadth of knowledge. Our experienced team and a network of professional appraisers ensure a fair and honest sale for clients and customers alike.
Our Process
Step One:
Free Consultation
Set an appointment with us to meet at the sale location. Together we will tour the estate, assess your items, exclude any non-sale pieces and begin to create a custom plan for your sale. At this meeting we will provide a straightforward summary of the estate sale process, discuss post-sale cleanout/donation needs and review our contract agreement.
Step Four:
Conducting the Sale
We welcome the public, posting sale times and accepting cash or credit cards—no personal checks. Customers are welcomed to the sale by our team and directed to items locations upon entry. Security ensures safety, and our staff assists customers, continuously enhancing item presentation for maximum appeal.
Step Two:
Pre-Sale Organization
At this stage we begin to inventory, sort and price items, requiring all non-sale items to be marked or removed. A detailed sales-plan and logistics are prepared and items deemed to be un-sellable are disposed. Post-sale options for unsold items (including donation, consignment or disposal) are discussed.
Step Five:
Post-Sale
Post-sale, we ensure all items are collected and removed by buyers. We'll manage unsold items as previously discussed and clear out our tables, signage, and displays, leaving the property "broom swept" clean.
Step Three:
Stage, Price, Present
At this stage our team creates a retail-like presentation with tables, signage and displays to maximize visibility and profitability. We stage and display your items by analyzing current market trends ensuring optimal pricing. At the end of this stage we expertly photograph your sale and create several forms of attractive advertisements promoting your sale to the public.
Step Six:
Payout
Within 7-10 business days after the sale, you'll receive a Final Sale Financial Report and payout check. We'll also invite you to share a testimonial about our services at your convenience.
Our Story
In 2015, I interviewed estate sale companies to help my grandmother downsize from her home in Birmingham, MI. Unsatisfied with all the proposals I received, I handled the sale myself and discovered a love for the business.
A year later, I opened Green Eyes Estate Sales, LLC. I love what I do! An avid estate sale customer, I cultivated my hobby of collecting and restoring antiques, furniture and costume jewelry into a business that sells everything from Victorian brooches to modern furniture, luxury handbags, sports memorabilia and retro toys. My husband (and favorite employee!) is a retired Navy SEAL Master Chief who ensures that all logistical, set-up and security concerns are addressed so that each sale is efficient and organized. Together with our team we have successfully liquidated residential and commercial estates of all sizes since opening in 2016, creating custom service plans for each sale.
I am thrilled each time a client chooses my company. My team and I provide profit-gaining business services, along with the compassion to help those going through a life transition. We treat each client just as I treated my first, my wonderful Grammy!
When you choose Green Eyes Estate Sales, you get more than a company that simply sells your belongings and collects a commission. You get a sale plan that is tailored to your specific needs, access to public and private buyers, and the peace of mind that the company you hired will go above and beyond our competitors to make sure your sale is a success. Our Green Eyes family is ready to work for yours, and we look forward to hearing from you!
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is an estate sale?An estate sale is a large-scale liquidation of the entire contents of a home. Estate sales are often needed after the passing of loved ones or during major moves and downsizings. Unlike a garage or yard sale, the entire home is open to customers who experience a retail-like environment in each room. Everything is priced, advertised, and then sold, usually over a three day period.
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Are your insured?Yes we are. Green Eyes Estate Sales is insured and bonded and can provide documentation of our current policy upon request.
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What is your percentage? How much do you charge for a sale?Every sale is different. Our commission varies from 30%-50% of the gross sale profit. We must often negotiate a minimum guarantee to cover expected costs for putting on a sale. We offer a full scale service that includes planning, organization, sorting, advertising, sale hosting and clean-outs. Liquidating an estate is a time consuming and involved process that many people are simply unable to handle themselves. Our commitment ensures that we handle all the hard work for you.
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Who are your employees?We are a family business. Our employees are all close family and friends whom we know and trust. We do not hire outside workers.
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How long does the estate sales process take?Normally, about 2 weeks. However, each sale is different and requires varying amounts of time to assess, organize, stage, price, advertise and conduct the sale. We have hosted sales that required a month of preparation; and we have conducted expedited sales with only a week’s notice. Whatever our customers need, we make it work!
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Should I clean, throw things away and donate unwanted items before I call?No! Our job is to assess the home "as is" and do the work for you. Half open bottles of cleaning supplies, old towels and other surprising items all have value at an estate sale, so let us determine what to keep. Donating or disposing of items away should only be done after the sale.
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What do you do with left-over items?After the sale, there are many options available. Unsold items left still belong to you and we will be happy to help you make a plan for consignment, donation and/or disposal.
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Are there any upfront costs to me?Our initial consultations are always FREE.
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Do I need move-out before the sale?We prefer that our clients not occupy the home while we prepare and host a sale. We do require that everything in the home that is NOT for sale be clearly marked, stowed away, or removed from the home before we begin our first day of work. During the hours our company is in operation, we ask that our clients not be present in the home. It is important that we are able to concentrate exclusively on our research, setup, and selling so that we put on the best possible sale for you.
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What is an estate sale?An estate sale is a large-scale liquidation of the entire contents of a home. Estate sales are often needed after the passing of loved ones or during major moves and downsizings. Unlike a garage or yard sale, the entire home is open to customers who experience a retail-like environment in each room. Everything is priced, advertised, and then sold, usually over a three day period.
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Are your insured?Yes we are. Green Eyes Estate Sales is insured and bonded and can provide documentation of our current policy upon request.
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What is your percentage? How much do you charge for a sale?Every sale is different. Our commission varies from 30%-50% of the gross sale profit. We must often negotiate a minimum guarantee to cover expected costs for putting on a sale. We offer a full scale service that includes planning, organization, sorting, advertising, sale hosting and clean-outs. Liquidating an estate is a time consuming and involved process that many people are simply unable to handle themselves. Our commitment ensures that we handle all the hard work for you.
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Who are your employees?We are a family business. Our employees are all close family and friends whom we know and trust. We do not hire outside workers.
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How long does the estate sales process take?Normally, about 2 weeks. However, each sale is different and requires varying amounts of time to assess, organize, stage, price, advertise and conduct the sale. We have hosted sales that required a month of preparation; and we have conducted expedited sales with only a week’s notice. Whatever our customers need, we make it work!
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Should I clean, throw things away and donate unwanted items before I call?No! Our job is to assess the home "as is" and do the work for you. Half open bottles of cleaning supplies, old towels and other surprising items all have value at an estate sale, so let us determine what to keep. Donating or disposing of items away should only be done after the sale.
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What do you do with left-over items?After the sale, there are many options available. Unsold items left still belong to you and we will be happy to help you make a plan for consignment, donation and/or disposal.
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Are there any upfront costs to me?Our initial consultations are always FREE.
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Do I need move-out before the sale?We prefer that our clients not occupy the home while we prepare and host a sale. We do require that everything in the home that is NOT for sale be clearly marked, stowed away, or removed from the home before we begin our first day of work. During the hours our company is in operation, we ask that our clients not be present in the home. It is important that we are able to concentrate exclusively on our research, setup, and selling so that we put on the best possible sale for you.
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