
Frequently Asked Questions.
What is an estate sale, and how does Hometown Hub LLC conduct one?
An estate sale is a way to sell personal property, often during life transitions like downsizing, relocating, or settling an estate. At Hometown Hub LLC, we manage the entire process with compassion and efficiency. We assess your items, price them for maximum value, market the sale, and host it at your property. Our mobile office brings expert service to your doorstep in Cheyenne, Fort Collins, Scottsbluff and beyond, ensuring a stress-free experience.
What types of items can you sell in an estate sale?
We sell a wide range of items, including furniture, antiques, jewelry, collectibles, household goods, and specialized assets like farm equipment and vehicles for rural estates. With Garry and Judy's 30+ year expertise, we assess and market your items to attract buyers in Greeley, Cheyenne, or Sidney maximizing your returns.
How much does an estate sale cost, and what are your fees?
Hometown Hub LLC charges a commission for tag sales of 30- 40% of sale proceeds depending on the sale's complexity, with no upfront costs. This covers valuations, marketing, and hosting. Additional services like clean outs or hauling may incur additional fees all of which are fully disclosed in our transparent contract.
Who pays for appraisals of my personal property?
We provide free onsite valuations to price items for your estate sale, included in our commission so there are no upfront costs. For formal appraisals needed for probate, taxes, or insurance clients usually pay, and we connect you to trusted appraisers in Cheyenne, Fort Collins or Scotts Bluff. For high value items, we may share appraisal costs to boost sale success.
Why don't you have a physical office?
Hometown Hub LLC operates a mobile office, bringing compassionate, efficient estate sale services directly to your door. This allows us to serve clients across northern Colorado, eastern Wyoming, and western Nebraska with flexibility and lower overhead, passing savings on to you. Reach us anytime by phone, email, or our website for a free consultation.
Where do you provide service?
Typically, we serve an 80-mile radius of Cheyenne, including Wellington, Fort Collins, Greeley, and Loveland in northern Colorado; Cheyenne, Pine Bluffs, Laramie, Wheatland, and Torrington in eastern Wyoming; and Kimball, Sidney, Scottsbluff and surrounding areas in western Nebraska. Our mobile office ensures we bring expert estate sales and liquidations to urban and rural clients alike wherever you are. Service requests outside of these areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
How do you market my estate sale?
We maximize exposure through online listings such as EstateSales.net or AuctionZip. We utilize social media such as Facebook and Instagram. Local ads and our email list of buyers are also utilized. We also partner with area realtor associations and senior centers in Fort Collins, Cheyenne, and Scottsbluff to attract local and regional buyers, ensuring top value for your items.
How long does it take to prepare and conduct an estate sale?
Preparation typically takes 1-2 weeks, including item assessment, pricing, and marketing, The sale itself runs 1-3 days, depending on the estate's size. We ensure efficient timely execution, customized to your needs in Fort Collins, Cheyenne, or Scotts Bluff.
What happens to items that don't sell?
Unsold items can be donated to local charities, arranged for clean out, or returned to you, based on your preference. We will discuss options upfront, ensuring transparency and aligning with our commitment to community bonds. Additional clean out fees may apply.
How do I get started with Hometown Hub LLC?
Contact us for a free no obligation consultation. Our mobile team will visit your property anywhere within our 80-mile radius of Cheyenne to assess your needs and explain the process.
Call 307-256-9702 anytime or schedule you consultation today.
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