Chicago Estate Sale Company with 50 Years of Selling

✓ Free no obligation appraisal

✓ One simple upfront cost, no hidden fees

✓ Licensed, accredited, family chicago estate sale company

ONE FLAT FEE

Our company provides all services included in one flat cost. While other Chicago estate sale companies may charge for labor and marketing, everything is included in our commission.

EXPERT PRICING

Your family’s property was cherished for decades with the hope that one day it would be a good investment for their descendants. As antique dealers in business for 50 years we’ve had skin in the game. Our expansive database of knowledge of valuables will help you get the most money for your property.

50 YEARS IN BUSINESS

You see a lot of estate sales popping up almost every month. Our family has been conducting in home sales for the better half of a century. Our goal is to provide your family with the same service and attention we’ve been known to have for over half a century.

Your unique situation matters to us.

FLEXIBILITY, KINDNESS, Professionalism

Our team is fully equipped to make the most of the cards you have been dealt. It is no small task to liquidate an estate in Chicago, especially when dealing with grief and loss. Our vision has always been to help others first. At our sales, each customer that walks through your front door is treated with kindness and respect. No matter the situation we are equipped to handle even the most dificult of situations.

Estate Liquidations & Estate Sales

When someone passes, they leave a lot of stuff behind. It may seem like clutter but often there are unknown sources of value in the home. What may look like a beat up comic book collection could gross you in the high 5 figures. Pots and pans, crystal stemware and the like can all help you achieve your bottom line. Call a legacy Chicago estate sale company to help.

Hoarding and Cleanout

Our team has handled even the most severe of hoarding situations. While not all hoarding cases may be appropriate for a sale, many are. We can handle the preparation for sale as well as consign valuable items that may be better suited for an off site auction. If you are looking for a Chicago estate sale company, call us to assess the situation.

High End Antique & Art Collections

You may have inherited a large collection of seemingly ornate and beautiful items. This is where enlisting the service and trust of an expert in antiques comes to be of utmost importance. As dealers in high end fine and decorative art, we have the unique ability to ask appropriate, fair and intelligent market prices for your antiques. Explore your options before you decide on a company and make sure you ask them questions about their abilities as an accurate appraiser of current market values.

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How it Works

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ESTATE SALES IN A FEW EASY STEPS

GET IN TOUCH

First, to work with the most qualified Chicago estate sale company, give us a call or start the form. We will be in touch with you right away to discuss your situation.

EVALUATION

Second, We come to you to evaluate the property you wish to sell and assess the situation. We will brief you on length of set up, and handle the agreements in your home.

GET PAID

Third, you receive your check for the proceeds. This is usually about a week after the sale has wrapped up.

HOW WE’RE DIFFERENT

LIQUIDATORS

Lots of hidden fees
Uneducated pricing of valuables
Little or no customer reviews
Unlicensed activity

LOST ERAS ESTATE SALES

Fully licensed and insured

Hassle free andpleasant experience

No high pressure
sales tactics

Industry-wide
competitive commission

No hidden fees

Competent professionals
with marketing experience

Superior knowledge
of pricing for your valuables

DO IT YOURSELF

Intense crowds and pressure
Hard to value items
Weeks of work and setup
Potentially hazardous situations in home

What sells best at an estate sale?
Hungry buyers are at our estate sales and looking for a range of items.

Antique Furniture
Vintage Clothing
Old Books
Collectibles and Memorabilia
Art and Antiques
Vintage Kitchenware

Glass and Pottery
Vinyl Records
Jewelry
Fashion Accessories
Household Items
Contemporary Furniture

OFFERING A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES

1. Estate Liquidations
Full service estate liquidations. We clear the home of every last item and buy the full contents of your home.

3. Entire Collections
Clients come to us all the time looking to sell theirs or their loved ones collection, whether it be glass & pottery or ancient artifacts.

2. Single Items
From a single piece of jewelry to a large scale oil painting, we can make generous offers on single pieces.

4. Consigning
On a case by case basis we also offer auction consignments. We can help you sell on one of many platforms we use. Our team does all of the listing, marketing and promotion for you.

FAQs

What are your fees?
Our fee is a flat 35% all around. This includes marketing, labor, set up and professional photography. We try to make it easy for our clients to understand our fee structure so we’ve narrowed it down to a flat percentage with nothing hidden. This excludes some hoarding situations if you need us to prepare a home for sale which has been neglected. Please contact us with details.

What is the procedure?
The procedure is simple for you and your family. We arrange a consultation where we assess the potential value of your family’s personal property and decide the length of time it will take for marketing and set up. Once you agree, we will need access to the home for the weeks prior to the sale. We try to make this as hassle free as possible. We will need all items settled as to what is being kept by the family before photography begins.

How do I know I am getting the most for my stuff?
This is an issue that comes to mind for many sellers not familiar with antiques and have inherited a collection or estate. We love to have informed clients and be fully transparent when it comes to the value of their items. In this business word travels fast and being dishonest when evaluating items consequently has a negative impact for everyone. Ultimately, it is a matter of great importance that we apply fair market value so as to keep our buyers happy and make sure you sell the most possible. Many estate sale companies will undervalue items but it can be even worse to overvalue something. What this leads to is a lot of items left over which is not a good outcome for anyone.

Professional Ethics Statement
Our Promise to you
At Lost Eras we live by the motto “Integrity is doing the right thing, even if nobody is watching.” Our personal and professional ethics help us to pick the legitimate option in sensitive situations. We answer all questions with honesty and forthrightness. We will never take advantage of someone for momentary monetary gains because we believe in a greater universal kinship.

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We’re always available to talk over your scenario and selling goals. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch

Casey Walters
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STILL WEIGHING YOUR OPTIONS?
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CONSIGNMENT
We consign select items for sale through online auctions.

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ESTATE BUYOUT
Conduct an in home house sale. Licensed and insured.

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