Antiques by Michele Markovich, Estate Liquidation & Senior Relocation
About Antiques by Michele Markovich, Estate Liquidation & Senior Relocation
WE DO IT ALL! MICHELE MARKOVICH ESTATES, based in CV, serving the greater bay area, offers professional estate and personal property Liquidations. From start to finish- expect personalized, exceptional service, specializing in the disposition of commercial and residential properties. No need to do ANYTHING but make thoughtful decisions on what to keep! Comprehensive service, from start to finish with special attention to detail, a client's needs, from the initial courtesy evaluation to closure.
::Competitive rates, detail oriented with special attention given to your specific needs, with considerate care from the courtesy evaluation, to leaving your home empty, ready for the next phase.
::Top notch and hired by multi-generations of families: parents, grandparents and extended families, Michele is dedicated to assisting clients with lifestyle transitions. Whether downsizing or liquidations for individuals, family members, heirs, trustees and businesses, no job is too small or big.
:: Attention is given to the security of your items before and during the actual sale, identification of sensitive documents overlooked by family and an impressive high dollar recovery rate of lost or misplaced items, speaks of due diligence.
::Full estate services, consignments, and buyouts and are offered as solutions. High end consignment placements at Hillsborough Antique show are optional with lower commissions.
::Extensive knowledge in marketing, antiques, decoratives and current market trends. An entire household is considered potential value, including common utilitarian items as well as antiquities.
::Repeat referrals and a proven track record, speak highly of the detailed attention given to each project and the level of confidence shared by a multi-generational tier of clients, customers, agencies, realtors and attorneys in this companies ability to produce consistent, timely, profitable liquidations. Unique is the caring hands, a specialized, detail-oriented approach to achieve individual problem resolution, excellent results and a satisfied customer who maintains a business partnership with us over the years with friends and family. Never rushing onto the next job, never short estate sale hours, our time is yours during this process
:Fully insured
:Never out of pocket expenses to conduct a sale.
:Networking with agencies, offering a wide spectrum of resources for seniors, at no cost.
:Confidentiality and respectful consideration for client, their property, and home are paramount.
SPECIAL PROJECTS- Courtesy assessment and problem solving strategies on projects having unusual circumstances and timing.
:CLEAN OUT fees may be a separate fee based service. Rates are reasonable and often are inclusive in our commission. We think GREEN and utilize ALL FREE RECYCLING SERVICES and disposal options first.
SO WHAT DO WE ACTUALLY DO?
:Inventory sorting, clean/organize, preparation, identification, research, separating family/personal belongings as necessary, search/recover missing items.
:Price items appropriately, hitting the "sweet spot" to sell reasonably and fairly to all parties. We never price items so high it has to sell the next day, at half off. Over half of the items sell day 1, bargaining begins day 2 to make the deal. Come Sunday, there is never a FULL house. Negotiating to sell to the floor boards, and if necessary, we will extend one day for extenuating circumstances, pick ups, bid completions, etc.
:Advertise and market your sale, conduct the sale over a period of specified days, donation to a non-profit with receipt, leaving your home empty, ready for the next phase-- listing, rental or renovation.
:Home is vacuumed, counters wiped, outside perimeter hosed down as necessary.
:Any cash, cards with any monetary value, stamps, personal items, jewelry and overlooked documents/items are returned to the estate.
:A client will always receive payment.
MEET MICHELE
Michele Johnson Markovich, Mother of two, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, friend to many. Love to cook, bake anything sweet, movies, appreciate a good read, research at 3 am, travel...espresso with friends, family holidays, walk, extend a giving hand when needed, pay it forward.
:Sole Proprietor, of MM ESTATE LIQUIDATION AND PROPERTY DISPOSITION and retail brick and mortar, MM2, separate business, by appointment only. Estate jewelry and silver primary focus.
:Liquidations for well over a decade, a specialty, particularly those that require challenging solutions. Direct experience in the antique business, Michele has been hand-on for 36 years plus at various levels, a vendor at the Hillsborough Antique Show, knowledgeable in the antique industry at multi-levels as a seller/buyer in the US and abroad, at auction which provides practical application and direct knowledge of current trends and market fluctuations. This is extremely beneficial in the identification of values often overlooked and enhances a more realistic and lucrative marketing strategy.
:As a shop owner, altho a separate entity, it is a strong advantage in the Liquidation business as we understand fair market value, wholesale and retail price structuring. We know what people want, don't overprice with retail expectations and our knowledge of current styles, brings greater value on "trendy" items as we are Immersed in the retail trade. High bid 'wins' on expensive items, and it doesn't end up in shop inventory. Occasionally, consignments are requested by a client as appropriate.
B.A. UC BERKELEY, Retired California Peace Officer
References readily available.
MY BEST ASSESTS--Love what I do, a real people person, excellent mediator, strong marketing skills, detail oriented, sensitive to personal/legal considerations, accept the realization that every day is a learning experience, great pride in maintaining customer satisfaction on every level which is the key to a loyal customer base and a successful business partnership.
Questions are encouraged and welcomed~
Michele
510.882.3242
Service areas
Based out of Castro Valley, CA also serving areas near San Leandro , CA , Oakland , CA , Hayward , CA , Dublin , CA and Castro Valley , CA
"My dear Michele, There is no way we can thank you enough for all of your efforts to sell our things, donate, and to haul away the rest, and to leave our home cleaned out and empty It was a tremendous job, and you accomplished it with such expertise and ability Bill and I had no idea what to expect from the sale, and we are extremely happy with the results Thank you, thank you again I wish we had been able to know one another longer".Thank You! "Five Barns and Home"
Rita
August 2013
Patricia E.Out of State Recommendation
Las Vegas, Nevada
9/9/2012
"Outstanding, knowledgeable, wonderful to work with, awesome, these are a few words to describe Michele She just liquidated 56 plus years and multi generational items for us From the day she started, until the time she walked out of the house - clean and cleared, she was awesome. ... She kept me informed daily as to what was happening Could not have asked for someone better to help me with an overwhelming task - would I recommend Michele to others, undoubtedly - in fact, everyone of my friends in the bay area knows how highly I think of her. "
Monica T. San Francisco 11/23/2011Client's Recommendation, "Victorian Carriage House Sale"
"I decided to overlook a few of these YELP reviews as they seemed like typical one-off complaints, and boy, I am so glad that I did! I had a garage full of antique "stuff" that I wanted to sell - some nice pieces, some garbage. Within the first few minutes of meeting Michelle, I was impressed by her experience, her knowledge and her focus on understanding my objectives. Over the course of the next week , I also learned that Michelle is:
1) Hard-working & organized: Late into the night, she would go through all the pieces herself, assess them, organize them and present them. She would very clearly communicate with us the plan, schedule and action items remaining.
2) Great with people: Michelle not only understands the history and value of each piece), she also clearly loves working with people and understanding their needs. She has a loyal client and customer base that have worked with her for years, and they keep on coming back - not only a testament to Michelle's great antique finds, but her ability to match them up with the right owner! She's a pleasure to work with!!
3) Knows her business: Michelle can very quickly assess the value/condition of an item, its historical context and how it fits in with current trends. She was able to sift through the junk and find some exquisite and very rare antique finds (glass lamps, vintage brochures, antique dolls, old photographs) which makes her estate sales such a treasure trove!
In short, Michelle is the best and I would give her 6 stars if I could!"
Arlen K. Healdsburgh, CAClient's Recommendation
8/23/2012
"Michelle is the best! Honorable to a fault, hardworking, smart...we worked together on a very long estate liquidation, and she surpassed my expectations at all junctures. Impeccable integrity. Thoroughly enjoyable to work with! I am very grateful to have 'found' Michelle."
Beverly C.A Happy Customer
Castro Valley, CA
2/23/2012
"I have been attending Michelle's estate sales for many years I always find her professional and knowledgable She is one of the hard-working people who can be fair to both her selling client and her buying clients Over the years I have found wonderful treasures that are now part of my household I have recommended her sales to all of my shopping friends Michelle respects the property of the seller so she is also listed in my "trust" as the business to hold my estate sale when I die I know she will do a good job for my family.
I cannot say enough good things about her and the experience of her sales."
RayLETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
Brentwood, CA
3/5/2012
"I was referred by my in-laws to use Michele And I'm soooooo glad that I did! Michele under promises and OVER delivers! We did business with Michele over 45 days ago and she is still helping us out! Fantastic service! No disappointments.
Sue A, Pleasanton, CALetter of Recommendation -Huge project including a Shipping Container
4/4/2012
"We hired Michele to clear out and sell the contents of my parent's home and surrounding 2 acres. She met with us initially to sign a contract which was very clear in regards to her fees and expectations. I was impressed with her professionalism, knowledge, but most of all her sensitivity to the situation...both of my parent's are alive but we were moving them to separate care facilities. I knew from our first visit that we were in good and capable hands. We were able to just step back and let Michele work her magic. The sale was a huge success...Michele communicated throughout the process and I never felt like I needed to be looking over her shoulder Forty plus years of "stuff" was sold, donated, disposed of and the house was left empty and clean. When all was aid and done, Michele had met/exceeded our Escrow closing date, reduced her commission AND kept the final clean-out costs lower than estimated. We couldn't have hoped for things to have gone any smoother. I will not hesitate to recommend Michele to others who are going through a similar situation Thank you, Michele!"