Diane Smith Estate Sales & Appraisals, LLC
About us
I provide you with 28 years of experience in Conducting Estate Sale & Liquidation Services. I provide unbiased appraisals; expert Estate Consulting & Advisory Services. We provide extensive knowledge in the fine arts, antiques, furniture, jewelry & collectibles business.I am an Accredited Estate Liquidator, AEL, and at their highest Member designation with the American Society of Estate Liquidators; an A rate company with the Better Business Bureau. I am also a member of the Antiques & Collectibles National Association (ACNA) and a member of Northern New Jersey Estate Council. The Council is comprised of Estate Attorney's; CPA's; and Financial Planners. I am USAP Compliant & Certified by The Appraisers Association of America, and follow all the USPAP guidelines. I, Diane Smith, AEL, am a Trustworthy Professional with Solutions. I have an impeccable reputation;offer trustworthy guidance, Diane has received the ASEL 100% Customer Satisfaction Award and seal. We provide problem solving & strategy, and a wealth of guidance and knowledge. I am a professional consultant who really cares. Areas of Expertise: Appraisals for Antiques, Art, Collectibles, Residential Contents, Estate Tax and Insurance Appraisals, Estate Liquidation Services, Residential Content Removal,Consultations for Estate Dissolution Purposes. I complete many estate liquidations for reputable law firms in the area; and are references listed on a customer reference sheet provided to her clients; along with realtors; regular folks and private estates. Our services assist you from A to Z: Private sales and placement of important items; post-sale clean ups; appraisal pricing for fair market "resale" value; high appeal staging prior to the "open to the public" sale. I also broker any items remaining to be donated or sold and provide tax deduction forms with values of your donations We treat our clients with the utmost of respect; and pride ourselves in having the highest level of integrity.
Business highlights
Services we offer
Appraisals, Arrangements made for Donations to non-profit organizations, Attorney's, Bank & Insurance Agents, Equitable Distribution, Estate & Tag Sales, Estate Sales & Consignments, Paid VAST Advertising, Realtors, Solutions, Support & Trustworthy Guidance for you. We will make sure your needs are met. References A+, We are insured by Hurley Agency. There is no doubt that Diane will provide Professionalism, Working with Private Clients, etc. Broom Swept Premises, paid wrapping paper and bags
Amenities
Emergency Services
Yes
Free Estimates
Yes
Accepted Payment Methods
- CreditCard
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Diane researched the market value of EVERYTHING: our artwork, oriental rugs, sports memorabilia, clocks, and more.
There wasn't anything she felt she couldn't sell, and while she took complete charge of all the appointments and conversations with the customers, she also kept us informed and asked questions every step of the way with the prices and negotiations. Diane has a gentle manner and integrity, so when she is describing an item, people listen to her knowing they are not being scammed by an aggressive sales person.
Customers with scheduled appointments arrived at different hours of the day and evening, and Diane was always at our house to meet them. She kept us posted on the schedule via texts and phone calls. Diane is very good with logistics and knows what it takes to transport valuable or bulky items. Someone who bought the pool table, needed a mover to disassemble and transport it, so Diane arranged for that. With the crystal chandelier, she knew exactly what should be done to avoid breakage, and my electricians took it down (I paid for that because we were either going to sell it or take it with us), but the buyer paid to take it to her house and install it there. All in all, we were exceptionally pleased with her work and felt fortunate to have her managing our moving sale during a frenzied time. My husband and I would recommend her in a heart beat.
"Hi [member names removed], Thank you for the wonderful review. You were a pleasure and made me feel welcomed in your home. You are the greatest couple and I love Hugo! Best of luck in your new home and have a fantastic holiday season! Thank you for also making my job easy and fun! Best regards, Diane"
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