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

Emergency services offered
34 years of experience

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
Reviews
5.03 Reviews
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Harvey M.
Jan 2015
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
The provider took all the materials for sale and either auctioned them or took them to local providers to sell. She then brought me back about 12,000 after all was said and done. This is after her 30% . She does have a minimum but I don't remember what the minimum payout was at this time. She is very knowledgeable and professional.

Amy P.
Dec 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
When we found out our closing date, we didn't have much time and needed to sell stuff quickly without sacrificing value. Our realtor recommended Diane Smith along with two other estate sale companies. I contacted all three and found that their commission percentages of 25% were identical. Diane was selected because she had the approach and personality that would work best for us. Even so, I was a bit skeptical at the beginning because we had such a variety of goods ranging from a pool table and Sole exercise treadmill to a lovely dining room set with 10 Chippendale chairs and an imported crystal chandelier. It was also around Labor Day when people were on vacation, however, Diane explained that she had a large following of interested buyers who watch her website, and that proved to be true. She advertised in the local paper as well.
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.
Response from Diane Smith Estate Sales & Appraisals, LLC

"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"


Harvey M.
Aug 2014
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
She has made  me a lot of money and still has another sale to do, I am very happy with her.

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FAQ

Diane Smith Estate Sales & Appraisals, LLC is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
Diane Smith Estate Sales & Appraisals, LLC accepts the following forms of payment: CreditCard
Yes, Diane Smith Estate Sales & Appraisals, LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Diane Smith Estate Sales & Appraisals, LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Diane Smith Estate Sales & Appraisals, LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Diane Smith Estate Sales & Appraisals, LLC offers emergency services.
No, Diane Smith Estate Sales & Appraisals, LLC does not offer warranties.

Contact Information

Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945

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