Avoid Costly Mistakes
The wrong liquidation or removal strategy can cost thousands of dollars and weeks of unnecessary work.
Home Contents Assessment
Before you spend thousands emptying a house, get a plan.
Most families don't know what should be sold, donated, recycled, gifted, stored, or removed. A Home Contents Assessment provides expert guidance and a written action plan before you make costly decisions.
Flat fee
$250
Onsite + Written Plan
- Independent Advice
- Estate Specialists
- Written Action Plan
- Flat fee $250
Independent guidance
No obligation to use any service
The questions we hear every day
Not sure where to start?
Is any of this worth selling?
01What should be donated?
02How much would a cleanout cost?
03Should I use an auction, dealer, consignment shop, or hauler?
04I inherited a house full of contents and don't know where to begin.
05We can't move forward until everything is dealt with.
06How long will this take?
07What's the fastest and smartest option?
08Qualification
Who this service is for.
Ideal for
- Estate executors
- Downsizing seniors
- Families preparing a home for sale
- Inherited properties
- Major decluttering projects
- Senior move managers helping clients
- Anyone responsible for emptying an entire home
Not intended for
- Free appraisals
- Valuation of a single item
- Garage sale advice
- Quick price checks
- People looking for free liquidation recommendations
The assessment is a professional planning service designed to help clients make informed decisions about an entire home's contents.
Why start with an assessment
Most people focus on the contents. The real goal is a clear plan.
Save Time
Get clarity on your options without spending countless hours researching dealers, donation centres, auction houses, consignment shops, and removal companies.
Move Forward Faster
Know exactly what to sell, donate, recycle, gift, store, or remove before making major decisions.
How it works
A simple, structured process.
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Step 01
Schedule Your Visit
Book an onsite assessment at the property.
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Step 02
Property Walkthrough
A specialist reviews the contents room by room.
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Step 03
Market Evaluation
We identify potential resale opportunities and evaluate the most appropriate disposition channels.
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Step 04
Receive Your Report
You receive a customized written action plan with clear recommendations and next steps.
What's included
What's included in a Home Contents Assessment.
Every assessment delivers the same core deliverables — adapted to the property, your timeline, and your goals.
Written Strategy Report
Delivered after your onsite visit
- 1–2 hour onsite walkthrough
- Review of furniture, collectibles, décor, tools, household goods, and specialty items
- Identification of potential resale opportunities
- Donation recommendations
- Recycling recommendations
- Removal and cleanout guidance
- Written strategy report
- Prioritized action plan
- Resource recommendations where appropriate
- Clear next steps based on timeline, goals, and budget
Expertise
Guided by experienced estate & contents specialists.
Home Contents Assessments are built on practical experience helping families navigate estates, downsizing projects, inherited properties, and major home transitions.
Featured Expert
Daniel Glazier, CPPA
Certified Personal Property Appraiser
Daniel Glazier is a Certified Personal Property Appraiser (CPPA), TEDx speaker, and founder of Glazier Appraisals. With more than 25 years of experience, he has completed over 1,000 appraisal reports involving antiques, collectibles, fine art, furniture, jewellery, household contents, and personal property. His work has supported executors, trustees, families, lawyers, and financial institutions navigating estate and probate matters.
- 25+ Years Experience
- 1,000+ Appraisal Reports
- TEDx Speaker
- Certified Personal Property Appraiser
- Estate & Probate Specialist
Supported by a network of specialists.
Every property is different. Depending on the contents and circumstances, assessments may draw on additional specialists with expertise in downsizing, estate transitions, resale markets, donations, cleanouts, antiques, collectibles, and personal property.
Our goal
Provide practical, independent recommendations tailored to your situation.
Professional expertise matters when decisions involve family estates, significant life transitions, and potentially valuable personal property. Our assessment process combines real-world market knowledge with practical recommendations designed to help families move forward with confidence.
Your options
There is no one-size-fits-all solution.
| Option | Best For | Speed | Effort Required | Potential Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Auction | Mixed-value contents | Fast (1–2 weeks) | Low to medium | Market-driven |
| Private Sale | Specific buyer in mind | Variable | Medium to high | Negotiated |
| Consignment | Higher-value pieces | Slow (weeks to months) | Low | Variable after fees |
| Dealer Purchase | Speed & convenience | Very fast | Very low | Wholesale level |
| Donation | Usable goods, tax benefit | Fast | Low | Receipt for tax |
| Family Distribution | Sentimental items | Variable | Medium | Non-monetary |
| Cleanout Service | Remaining contents | Fast | Very low | Cost (not return) |
Online Auction
- Best For
- Mixed-value contents
- Speed
- Fast (1–2 weeks)
- Effort
- Low to medium
- Return
- Market-driven
Private Sale
- Best For
- Specific buyer in mind
- Speed
- Variable
- Effort
- Medium to high
- Return
- Negotiated
Consignment
- Best For
- Higher-value pieces
- Speed
- Slow (weeks to months)
- Effort
- Low
- Return
- Variable after fees
Dealer Purchase
- Best For
- Speed & convenience
- Speed
- Very fast
- Effort
- Very low
- Return
- Wholesale level
Donation
- Best For
- Usable goods, tax benefit
- Speed
- Fast
- Effort
- Low
- Return
- Receipt for tax
Family Distribution
- Best For
- Sentimental items
- Speed
- Variable
- Effort
- Medium
- Return
- Non-monetary
Cleanout Service
- Best For
- Remaining contents
- Speed
- Fast
- Effort
- Very low
- Return
- Cost (not return)
Every property is different. The best solution depends on the contents, timeline, location, condition of items, and your goals. Our role is to help you determine the most appropriate path before committing to any service.
Independent advice
Recommendations based on your situation.
Sometimes selling is the best option.
Sometimes donation makes more sense.
Sometimes a combination of approaches delivers the best outcome.
Our recommendations are based on your goals, timeline, and circumstances — not on pushing a specific service.
"The goal isn't to sell everything. The goal is to determine the best path forward for your specific situation."
Pricing
Home Contents Assessment
Flat fee
$250
- Onsite assessment
- Professional evaluation
- Written strategy report
- Customized action plan
- Resource recommendations
Important: The assessment fee is for professional advice and planning. There is no obligation to use any recommended service providers afterward.
FAQ
Common questions.
How long does the assessment take?
Most onsite assessments take between 1 and 2 hours, depending on the size of the property and the volume of contents.
Will you tell me what my items are worth?
The assessment focuses on strategy — identifying which items have meaningful resale potential and the best channel for each. Formal valuations of individual items are a separate appraisal service.
Do I need to sell everything?
No. Many properties involve a combination of selling, donating, gifting, recycling, and removing contents. The strategy report reflects what makes sense for your situation.
Can you help coordinate next steps?
Yes. The report includes resource recommendations and a prioritized action plan so you know exactly what to do, in what order, and who to contact.
What if I simply want the house emptied quickly?
We'll evaluate the contents and recommend the fastest path that still protects any meaningful value, including direct removal options.
Can family members attend the assessment?
Absolutely. Many families find it helpful to have decision-makers present so questions can be answered in real time.
How soon can I schedule?
Scheduling typically happens within 1–2 days of your request, depending on location and availability.
What if I need an official report?
The cost covers 1–2 hour onsite walkthrough, review of furniture, collectibles, décor, tools, household goods, and specialty items and removal and cleanout guidance. You will get an independent recommendations where appropriate. If at the time of assessment a more comprehensive or a legal report is required, we are happy to give you a quote at the time of walkthrough.
Why is there a fee for the assessment?
The fee reflects the time, expertise, and independent recommendations involved. Because we're not tied to any specific service, the advice is based purely on what's best for your situation.
What happens after I receive my report?
You decide. You can act on any or all of the recommendations on your own timeline, with no obligation to use any specific provider.
Get clarity before making expensive decisions.
Know your options. Understand your next steps. Move forward with confidence.