Services
Commissions & Fees
History Bound, LLC developed these commissions and fees as ranges rather than fixed values because each estate sale has its own unique circumstances. In general, the higher the income value of an estate, the more likely that the fee for that estate is adjustable.
Appraisal:
By Estimate
Auction Placement Service:
Fee Determined By Project Valuation
Debris Removal:
By Estimate
Equitable Distribution:
By Estimate
Internet:
By Estimate
Commissions and fees are subject to change by mutual agreement depending on each project.
Internet Sales
History Bound is a purveyor of fine international antiquities, serving customers in all 50 states and over 145 countries. We offer a wide variety of rare and unique items from around the world.
Our Internet Service uses our website: www.historybound.com, eBay and the internet to directly market certain categories of collectibles. These include rare books, vintage postcards, art, fine jewelry, signatures, memorabilia, antique collectables, and more.
Our Ebay store has received over 14,000 positive feedback responses. Our Positive Feedback percentage is 100%
Estate Buyout
An Estate Buyout occurs when an estate liquidation company purchases the personal property portion of an estate for one fixed price.
We serve the Upper Midwest. Our initial consultation is free, and our Estate Liquidation Service is comprehensive.
Estate Buyout is a good option when:
- Heirs and family members decide not to have a public estate sale.
- There is not enough time to properly stage an estate sale.
- The estate needs to generate an immediate income.
- The total value of the estate's personal property is not high enough to consign to auction, or engage the services of an estate sales company.
- The deceased's residence was an apartment, condominium, and wherever estate sales are not permitted.
- Estate items are located in a storage facility.
- When a family member or relative has a probated or non-probated estate, which needs to be liquidated.
- When one is downsizing or relocating a residence and wishes to liquidate all or some of the household contents.
History Bound, LLC offers our clients a complete and comprehensive Estate Buyout Service.
- We purchase entire estates, special collections, and single higher value items.
- Our specialties include rare books, vintage postcards, art, fine jewelry, firearms, toys, Militaria, stamps, coins, photos and antique collectables.
- Our Buyout Service is a quick and sure way to clear a house - so that you can do all the things you need to put the house on the market, settle other financial matters on behalf of the estate. We provide the truck, and our staff removes the items.
Why choose an Estate Buyout?
- Estate Buyout are a direct and profitable way to sell personal property.
- Estate Buyout are an efficient way to clear a house of possessions and make it ready for sale.
- Estate Buyout allows you the freedom to attend to other, more pressing executor and estate duties.
Give us a call at (651) 247-4780, we will be happy to take time answering your every estate liquidation question.
Consultation and Public Speaking
My name is George Sonnen and I have been in the estate liquidation business in the Twin Cities Area for the past 25 years.
The lack of useful information can be a big obstacle when deciding what to do with inherited property.
We are available for public speaking engagements regarding: estate liquidations, antiques and collectibles, what to keep and what to dispose of.
Some groups who might find interest:
- Attorneys
- Conservators
- Fiduciaries
- Fraternal Organizations
- Realtors
- Retirement Communities
Contact:
History Bound, LLC
(651) 247-4780
info@historybound.com
Estate Sale Questions
Suggestion: Do not give in to that first impulse to start throwing things away as a method of organizing.
Estate Liquidation questions you might want to ask yourself:
- Do you have the time to properly stage an estate sale?
- Does the estate need to generate an immediate income?
- Is Estate Buyout a better option?
- Is the total value of the estate’s personal property high enough to consign to auction, or engage the services of an estate sales company?
- Does the location of the property allow estate sales? Examples: apartment, condominium, or storage facility.
- What would the deceased want?
- What does the family want?
- There are conflicts, how do I address them?
- What are the first three things I should do?
- How do I find an estate liquidation company in my area?
Estate liquidation questions to ask when calling companies:
- What are your company's set-up and estate sales fees?
- Are there any debris removal costs?
- What are your lead time requirements, do you have room on your schedule?
- How long have you been in the estate liquidation business?
- How many estate sales a month does your company conduct?
- Are you insured and licensed?
Something to think about: Find a company that you like, that you can trust, and has a history of providing excellent service.
Questions to ask and things to notice when meeting someone about Estate liquidation:
- Are they professional, and courteous?
- Are they knowledgeable and patient when answering questions?
- How long will the estate liquidation process take?
- What are their procedures?
- What sort of security do they provide?
- How many people will they use to staff your estate sale?
- How do they handle high value items? Do they send them to an auction, or sell them through estate sales?
Suggestion: Separate the estates valuable items before the estate liquidator arrives and remember to point them out during their visit.
Something to think about: Retain from the estate the items that are stipulated in the will or of deep sentimental value. Once an item is sold it will be difficult or next to impossible to have it returned.
Post sale estate liquidation questions:
- How does your firm account for each estate items sold?
- Do you provide a written item by item post sale inventory?
- How long do you take to reconcile your books and send a check to the estate?
- What do you do with the estate sale remainders? Do you donate them to charity, if so; do you provide a written valuation and a receipt?
- Does your company leave the house clean?
Something to think about: If their answers are vague, or they seem impatient, this may be an indicator that if a problem occurs, it may be difficult to resolve.
Other estate liquidation questions:
- Do they buy items from the estate, and if so, how do they valuate the items they purchase.
- Are their purchases transparent - in other words do they let you know that they have purchased items from the estate?
- Do they charge a commission on the items they’ve purchased?
- How long will the whole estate liquidation process take from start to finish?
- Do they conduct preview sales for dealers?
- How do they advertise their estate sales?
- Do they bring in items from outside the house, and if so, what is their system for accounting for the sale of their companies items?