FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

An estate sale is a type of sale in which the belongings of a person who has passed away, or of an individual who is downsizing or moving, are sold to the public. The items for sale can include furniture, household goods, antiques, collectibles, vehicles and other personal property. Estate sales are typically conducted by professional estate sale companies. The proceeds from the sale are used to pay off debts and distribute the remaining assets among the heirs or beneficiaries of the estate. 

We charge a percentage of the total sale proceeds. Our commission includes everything associated with organizing your sale, as well as ALL advertising; media costs, professional signage in the surrounding area, promoting your sale on social media outlets, setting up the house and pricing, supplies, equipment, researching your items, sales staff, and cashier.

We do not require any upfront fees and we do not have any hidden charges. 

One of the main benefits is that we can handle both the estate sale and the home sale in one process, saving a significant amount of time and energy for the homeowner. Many of our clients are trustees or executors who live out-of-state and are relieved to know that there is one company safeguarding and looking out for the best interest of their home and its contents. Homeowners are able to save a significant amount of time and stress by not needing to coordinate and manage two separate sales.  In addition, we are able to offer additional perks when you choose to hire us for both the estate sale and home sale. 

We understand what you are going through, we've been there, and we know what works. 

We will mail or direct deposit the proceeds from the estate sale and/or online auction within 3 days of the conclusion of each event. 

We advertise extensively on Facebook, Estatesales.net, Estatesales.org, Lythcoop.com, Marketplace, Neighborhood Forums, Craigslist, Pre-Sale Fliers, and our extensive email list. 

No. We do not require any money for our services up front. Our work is based on commission. If the home has extensive trash requiring a dumpster, the cost of the dumpster will be deducted as a fee from your estate sale proceeds. 

Yes, we have an estate sale contract that protects you and allows us to conduct an estate sale on behalf of your estate.  Real Estate Services are defined on a separate binding listing agreement as required by Arizona Revised Statute § 32-2151.02 and the National Association of Realtors. 

Small items, such as jewelry, coins etc are placed in a locking display case and kept at the cash register and removed from the home at the end of each day. During the sale, we use one door for customers to enter/exit and it is staffed throughout the sale. 

We are licensed throughout the state. However, we typically limit our service area to Maricopa and Pinal counties. 

We don't buy homes directly, but we can help you put your house on the market, which will NET you the most money. If your home is in need of major repairs or renovations, or you need to close FAST we are able to facilitate bringing you a quick cash offer. In doing so, we can have your estate sale finished and get your home SOLD within 15 days. 

What happens to unsold items at that are left unsold is ultimately up to you. The majority of homeowners choose to donate the remainder of unsold items to the nearest charity.  In some cases, the executor of the estate or the heirs choose to keep some of the unsold items for personal use or to be passed on to family members. 

We are no longer offering buyouts. The best advice we can give you is to go onto estatesales.org and submit a request indicating you would like a buyout. Once you submit your request, only companies who offer buyouts will contact you.

Not at this time. All our estate sales take place inside the homes or businesses of our clients.  

Lythcoop Estate Liquidators has been in business since 2012. We are licensed, insured, bonded, A+ BBB Accredited.  Our business philosophy is to be 100% honest and transparent. We will never mislead anyone about our years in business or about any of our business practice.

There's no regulatory board that oversees estate sale companies. The lack of regulation has a tendency to draw dishonest people into the business. We advise that you google the company you are planning to hire to ensure that everything they've told you is sincere. We are currently seeing a lot of new estate sale companies with zero experience or knowledge getting into the industry who are claiming to have been in business for many years (20+ years) and it's simply untrue. 

We can help! We pride ourselves in being able to accept estate sales that are needed next week! If we have an availability, we can work with your quick timeline at a slightly higher commission rate. Estate Sales conducted with short notice oftentimes leave few hours to setup and display, so our main objective with these types of sales is to get as many photos as possible online and to begin advertising right away so that customers are lined up and ready for your sale on opening day. 

• Pack and remove any items that you are planning to keep.
• Avoid having yard sales, garage sales, or online sales.
• Let us know what items will be staying with the house.
• Do not throw items away (unless obvious paper/trash).

Our goal is to make you as much money as possible, so please let us decide what is trash and what is sellable.  

Absolutely! We charge 10% for newer vehicles years 2006-2023, and 15% for older vehicles 2005 and older. We assign one staff member to handle interested buyers and deal with the transaction of the vehicle.

Our insurance coverage will not cover owner-occupied residences, stating “Insured may not conduct a business activity on any property that is currently being dwelled upon as a private residence, boarding house, rooming house, hostel, hotel, motel, motor lodge or motel hotel. Owner occupied residences are considered dwelled upon if the owner or tenant resides therein during any portion of the business activity.'"

 

We would love the opportunity to speak with you and answer any additional questions you may have. You can call or email us directly at info@Lythcoop.com

Keeping in mind, sometimes it easier to answer all your questions in person while in your home, as it will give us a better understanding of your situation. Feel free to call us anytime to schedule a FREE CONSULTATION so we can ensure your questions are being answered thoroughly and accurately based upon your unique needs. 

We look forward to hearing from you! 602.785.8531