Estate Sales by Cordelia
About Estate Sales by Cordelia
We are a licensed, insured and bonded estate liquidation company.
Having owned antiques stores for 22 years, it gave us a solid background to evaluate household and furnishings in people's homes. We also conducted estate sales during the time we owned antique stores.
We have more than 20 years' experience appraising all household contents for estate and probate attorneys and for clients' insurance purposes.
Conductor of Estate Sales for 20 years
Sales/Marketing/Promotion and online Sales Expert
Large following with repeat customer base
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The family (you) determines what you want to keep from the estate.
We meet and determine the best course of action for the estate, whether it be for an on-premise estate sale or discuss other options. Our % only fee is determined by volume of items & amount of work needed to bring you top $ in your time frame.
We present all items in an organized and marketable display to maximize its sales appeal. Jewelry and other small collectibles are presented in special display cases.
Efficient cleaning, displaying and pricing of all items
On-premise estate sales run in a professional fair and firm manner- scheduled mark-downs.
The estate sale is held for one to three days, depending on the size of the estate. There are instances when it has to go two weekends, but it's rare.
Proceeds from the estate sale are paid within seven (14) days.
We leave home in broom clean condition clear of all items possible.
Each sale is advertised via several key sites on the internet, our large email customer list, and in social media; Signage is strategically placed at key intersections and streets to draw people to the sale. For each sale, we photograph key items and market them to our large database of customers and put them online estate sale sites.
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Based out of San Diego, CA
Cordelia took care of absolutely everything involved in the estate sale after my mother passed away. It's an incredibly difficult and emotional time and I can't stress strongly enough how important it is to be served by someone who is not only incredibly skilled at pricing and getting the word out, but who is deeply sensitive to and respectful of the feelings of the surviving family members. Our sale went off without a hitch without our having to be there. Because Cordelia is so well known in the estate sale business, she got the best prices for everything of value and discreetly disposed of that which was of no monetary value. She intuitively understood the sentimental value of practically every item sold and helped us make sound decisions about those items we decided to keep (and distribute among us) and those items it made the most sense to sell. I can't recommend Cordelia's services highly enough. She has a warm heart coupled with a savvy business woman's head - a rare and valuable combination in any business but an absolute necessity in this one.Victoria P., Los Angeles, CA
Cordelia came to my rescue when I was asked to sell my stepmothers estate on fairly short notice and with many restrictions from the condo association She and Bob spent hours sorting and organizing all the goods and we had a very successful outcome, She is very knowledgeable and professional and I have recommended her to other friends.Vicki V., San Diego, CA
Vicki V
Cordelia and her husband Bob were amazing! After my aunt passed away we contacted several companies to talk with them about handling the estate sale at her home in Point Loma The house was built in 1926 and had been in the family since that time Needless to say, the home was full of memories for us Since we live in St. Louis we needed someone we could rely on and trust with this monumental task! Cordelia and her company fit the bill! They accomplished in one week what should have taken many many weeks and did a fantastic job! She kept us informed and up to date on all aspects of the sale! The sale went smoothly and professionally Cordelia handled absolutely everything for us! Her experience and full service care made it so much easier for us to leave everything in her hands.Shannon C., Saint Louis, MO
Cordelia, Bob, and their staff were absolutely amazing! You will not believe their respect, caring, knowledge, and ability to accommodate unreasonable requests ;-) I truly cannot say enough about their service and friendship during the passing of my Uncle. I could write 1000 words, but what you need to know is that Cordelia's name is programmed in my phone and she is who I will call when I, or someone I know, needs her incredible service! During such an emotional and sad time, Cordelia and her team are the BEST gift you can give yourself!Kathryn E., Escondido, CA