Estate Sales
Estate Sale or Consignment? We're Here to Help
Are you downsizing, relocating, or handling a loved one’s estate? At A Furniture Fetish, we understand that sorting through a lifetime of belongings can feel overwhelming. That’s why we offer professional, compassionate estate sale services-tailored to meet your needs.
Whether you're managing a full estate or simply have select pieces to sell, we’ll help you decide what makes the most sense: an in-home estate sale or consignment through our downtown Lufkin showroom.
With over a decade of experience in antiques, vintage, and contemporary furnishings, our team is here to guide you every step of the way.
Not sure where to begin?
Text photos of your items to 936-701-1845
Or give us a call at 936-639-6800 for a friendly, no-pressure consultation
Let us take the stress out of the process. We're here to help make this transition easier—for you and your family.
Estate Sale FAQ
Over the past 16 years, we've worked with many in our community during times of transition. We've built the following, online and in person, to bring a large crowd to your estates sale, ensuring a successful sale. We professionally handle all preparation, research, advertising, organizing, and selling of your personal property in a timely manner. Additionally, while we typically achieve 85–95% of your items sold in an in-home estate sale, furniture that remains may be eligible for consignment in our showroom in Lufkin, ensuring you get the highest price for your items.
We collect a commission fee of 40–50% of total sales, which includes all advertising, promotion, setup, and pricing using our market knowledge.
Before we come to your home, we ask that you identify the larger and more valuable items you would like to sell. This enables us to provide an accurate evaluation of your sale.
For effective advertising, we prefer a 3-4 week lead time; however, we are often booked further out. We recommend contacting us as soon as possible when you decide to have a sale. The actual setup typically takes 10-21 days.
Sales typically take place Friday and Saturday, with larger sales starting Thursday if needed.
First, the client should offer heirlooms and housewares of sufficient value to motivate buyers. Second, we use various advertising methods, physical and online, to promote your sale. With over 15 years of sales experience in East Texas, we have a large following of more than 37,000 followers on Facebook, a robust email list, and followings on other social media platforms. On the first day of the sale, signs are posted to direct traffic to your home.
No. We provide all buyers an equal opportunity to purchase the most desirable items.
We strive to avoid setting prices that are too low or unrealistically high. Our goal is to sell as many items as possible for the best price. We use our sales data to determine the value of your items.
Within 14 days of the sale, you will receive a business check in person or by mail, along with a final accounting of the sales.
Any unsold items are disposed of according to your wishes. We can donate them to charity, consign them at our showroom in Lufkin, or leave them in the home. There may be a disposal cost, to be set up front. We have a great sell-through rate and aim to sell items at the right price during the sale.
We do not recommend that a client be present. However, we will work with clients who wish to be
involved during the preparation process. Please keep in mind that buyers feel more comfortable
purchasing and negotiating prices when the client is not on-site or participating in the sale process.
Yes, the items you wish to sell are part of your estate. Estate sales are conducted for various reasons, such as relocation, downsizing, debt, death, or divorce.
Any questions?
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