Frequently Asked Questions

We offer an array of services designed to meet the needs of our clients. We have built working relationships with a number of different organizations over the years in order to customize specific plans for each situation.

Team leaders and crew are trained specifically for their positions and bring their own unique strengths to the company.

Today's LifeStyle Solutions is structured so that our clients (and/or their families) can help as much or as little as they would like. Many of our clients are very independent and self-reliant; they just need the road map to get started. Before downsizing yourself, we encourage our clients to take an inventory of their physical limitations (back, knees, blood pressure, balance, etc.) to ensure they are up for the tasks ahead.

It's best to call for a consultation to obtain a sense of time needed to complete the project and availability. Depending upon the service and the time of year, we're normally booked 2-4 weeks in advance. Our schedule is somewhat flexible and we might be able to work with you sooner if necessary.

If you need to be seen ASAP, we'll find the time. An evening or Saturday appointment may be necessary. Call us anytime from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at (262) 424-8059.

There are a number of different factors to consider:

• How big is the home?
• How much clutter is there?
• Will anyone from the family be helping with the process?
• What are your goals and objectives?
• What is your situation? Is someone relocating to another community? Has someone passed away and the home needs to be cleared out?
• Can someone benefit from donation receipts and proceeds derived from the sale of unwanted goods?

There are many variables to be taken in to consideration. It's always best to start as soon as possible with a personal consultation.

We are asked this question on every consultation. The answer is easy – items are only worth what someone is willing to pay for them. The condition of the item is one of the most important factors. How rare an item is or what it is made from, along with whom it is made by, are all important factors. Today, our economy plays a major role in what people are willing to spend their money on. Other factors also include how many were made and how many are currently in the market.

Unlike other estate sale companies, Today's LifeStyle Solutions records every item sold and presents the recorded log to our clients 10 business days after a sale, along with the proceeds of the sale. After an on-site sale, we are accountable for everything we remove from your home. You're assigned a client number along with a written inventory of items being sold at future venues off-site.

Donated items are also inventoried and delivered to a variety of charities and other organizations in the community. You will receive an inventory listing of items being donated along with donation receipts for your taxes.

Normally we try to keep our workweek to Monday through Friday. However, in some cases, Saturday may be your only available time, so we'll try to accommodate your request. Whenever possible – we will make it happen!

We continue to look for intelligent ways to redirect anything that is potentially recyclable. We'd like to say "everything" is recycled, but it's simply not yet possible. Most regular trash is taken to the dump; however, metals are separated and recycled. Any shredded and white paper trash, glass, and plastics can be recycled as well.

Staging your home will benefit you regardless of what type of real estate market you are in. It makes a seller think like a buyer. It provides the added edge over the competition and it helps to justify the asking price. We lighten. We brighten. We create an emotional attachment for potential buyers.

Not necessarily. We charge by the hour, by the person and for the use of our box truck - much the same as an auction house. You have to have someone who knows what they're doing and whether or not the goods are appropriate for sale. This process can be time-consuming, but is also a great way to recover some benefit from any property that is deemed saleable. When we're processing an entire home, it doesn't really make sense to fragment the job by calling an auction house. We know what is appropriate for sale and where the best places are in your community to donate goods. You may lose consistency and efficiency, and it will take additional time to orient an outside party to your overall strategy and goals.

When we strategize a project, we look to see which team members are likely to be available for the duration of a job. Our clients get to know the crew and appreciate the consistency we provide. It's nice to see the same people throughout the course of the job.

Today's LifeStyle Solutions offers experience liquidating the contents of estates, including antiques and collectibles, contemporary and used furniture, clothing, artwork, jewelry, toys, tools, appliances, garden equipment and more.

Today's LifeStyle Solutions provides all of the resources needed to sort, organize, attractively display, research, price, advertise and sell the contents of an estate. We work with you, the client, and the sale customers to provide an enjoyable, secure and profitable sale experience for all parties. Typically we start working in the home 5 – 7 days prior to the actual sale event, depending on the amount of work that needs to be done. We bring in tables, displays and any additional items needed for set up. We provide exceptional attention to detail. We offer creative solutions for all of our clients.

Anyone downsizing, relocating, moving out-of-state, or liquidating a loved one's home needs an estate sale. No antiques or collectibles? That's okay. Everyday practical household items are also very popular. Everyone loves a good sale. You may be surprised at what will sell.

Our services are personalized to meet each client's needs. We supply all necessary equipment such as tables and table cloths, shelving, showcases, extensive advertising, pricing needs (tags and custom printed signage), bags and paper, permits, packing boxes, bags, and receipts to complete a full sale.

With each sale, we come to the sale location and organize, clean, and stage for its best marketability. We then research and price items. We do a complete full spectrum marketing campaign utilizing every media available and full signage when appropriate (pending restrictions). We then staff and execute a very well-organized, professional and secure sale.

Our customers attend estate sales all year, so any month is a great time for a sale! The best days for sales are Thursday through Saturday. Please keep in mind that summer sales are also VERY successful, as there are fewer sales, and customers like to shop year round.

We can sell furniture, clothing, tools, appliances, jewelry, artwork, antiques, collectibles, garden equipment, vehicles and almost any household item. Antiques and collectibles are evaluated and priced accordingly. It's to your advantage to not donate - something that seems like junk to you may be a treasure to someone else.