Generally speaking, do not throw anything away.  Just because an items is old and dirty does not mean it is not valuable.

 Generally speaking, do not throw away usable items, even if they are old.

 Some of the items you see as junk could actually be a valuable antique or rare item.

 As you prepare for a sale, gather any receipts, sales slips, user guides, or appraisals that relate to the items.

 As you prepare for a sale, collect power cords, boxes, miscellaneous and spare parts for items. Package with or attach to item.

 As you prepare for a sale, gather any historical information or family history that relate to the items.

 Remove Personal Information from Items that you intend to sell: Labels or documents that have personal information should be removed to avoid any possibility of compromising you or your family’s personal security.

 Remove Personal Photographs from Frames that you intend to sell.

 Remove excluded items from the Selling Space prior to the sale, if possible.

 Note all items to be excluded from the estate sale that remain in Selling Space – curtains, light fixtures, furniture, etc. (Ensure selling team is aware of these items).

 Determine what rooms of the house the sale should be conducted in and close off all rooms that will not be in use.

 As you prepare for a sale, empty Closets & Bathrooms of Items for Sale.

 As you prepare for a sale, leave for-sale-hanging Items on Walls.

 As you prepare for a sale, dust and clean all items.

 As you prepare for a sale, spot clean all furniture, throw pillows, leather items, clothing, etc. as necessary.

 As you prepare for a sale, empty furniture drawers of all items.

 As you prepare for a sale, Organize items by category for display.

 Make sure the family has taken any items that they are taking before Selling Team begins staging and pricing.

 Consider what should be done with items remaining after the estate sale.

 Sometimes pieces of a broken item can increase its value.

 Plan to Sell Items that are New in the Box (NIB).