CARING TRANSITIONS SOUTH BAY/PV

(310) 344-3550  Bonded and Insured Platinum member since Mar 3, 2023 - 6 years in business

About CARING TRANSITIONS SOUTH BAY/PV

We’re Tim and Heather Baker, the local owners and operators of Caring Transitions South Bay/PV. We are your one-stop solution for relocation services, providing compassionate assistance with downsizing, decluttering, online auctions and estate sales for full and partial liquidations. We launched this business because we understand what it takes to help older loved ones move and resettle. When we moved three parents, we lamented that there wasn’t a full-service company we could bring in to help. When we had the opportunity to open our own business here in the community we call home, we knew Caring Transitions would be the perfect fit.

We have lived in Torrance since 1990 and both of our girls (Jasmine and Ginger) went to Torrance High School. Tim previously worked as a product developer/inventor and Heather as an associate pastor and professional organizer.

Our team is compassionate and professional as well as trained in the comprehensive Certified Relocation Transition Specialist (CRTS) Program, so you can feel confident trusting us with your loved one’s cherished items. We strive to give you a positive experience through a difficult time. Contact us today and let’s talk about how we can work together to help make the transition you are facing as stress-free as possible.


Service areas

Based out of Torrance, CA


Services Offered

  • In-person Estate Sales
  • Online Auctions
  • Off-site Sales
  • Clean-out Services

This week we are offering some bulk buys! In order to clear out this home we are offering rooms of items for auction. individual bedrooms, living room lots, garage areas, and sun room are being sold as 1 large lot. You get everything shown in the pho...

Bidding ends Wed. Nov 6 at 6:00PM PST

This week we have another fine estate featuring classic furniture, collectibles, patio items, some nice staghorn ferns, power and hand tools, car/garage collectibles and signage, stained glass panels, vintage and reproduction phones, 2 genuine fire h...

Bidding ends Thu. Nov 7 at 6:00PM PST
This company does not have any items for sale at this time.

Choose from a wide variety of premium lots in our monthly warehouse sale. These items come from clients that did not have time for a traditional on-site sale of had a smaller quantity of worthwhile items, so we gather them in our warehouse for this m...

Bidding ended Thu. Oct 31 at 6:00PM PST

This sale features an exciting and unique blend of highly collectible art, sculpture, Asian pieces and much more. See the pictures for a glimpse of what is available. PICKUP IS 9-NOON FRIDAY NOV. 1ST AND 9-11AM SATURDAY NOV. 2ND IN SAN PEDRO, CA. ...

Bidding ended Wed. Oct 30 at 6:00PM PST

This house and garage have a variety of housewares items ready to be taken home by you! See the pictures for exactly what is available. Garage is great for Pickers as we have not organized it completely. Saturday only 9-noon!

Sale ended Sat. Oct 26, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST

This week's sale is from the estate of a College Professor. Included are many interesting items with an Indian flair as well as traditional American furniture and other items. There will be a HUGE picker sale on pickup day too! PICKUP IS 1-4PM FRIDA...

Bidding ended Wed. Oct 23 at 7:00PM PST

Our client was a librarian and although her home was modest, it had some real gems including Burberry apparel, some lovely art, and a few other furniture and other finds! PICKUP IS 9-11AM FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH IN TORRANCE, CA.

Bidding ended Wed. Oct 23 at 6:00PM PST

We have a 2014 Honda Pilot and some great mid-century and other furniture in this modest auction. Located on a walk street, the pickup site is sure to impress! PICKUP IS 9-11AM FRIDAY OCTOBER 25TH IN MANHATTAN BEACH, CA.

Bidding ended Wed. Oct 23 at 5:00PM PST

Unbelievable collection of Die Cast Collectible cars, planes and trucks (Including some signed by Chuck Yeager!), plus electronics, leather jackets, fine furniture, art. prints, sporting goods, golf shoes/clubs/bags, kitchen items, plus many more ite...

Bidding ended Wed. Oct 16 at 6:00PM PST

There was so much great stuff in this house that we couldn't fit it all in one auction! Take a look at Fine Crystal by Baccarat, Waterford, Hadeland, Dansk and more, Fine China, Art, Jewelry, Sterling Silver, mineral specimens and even more! There wi...

Bidding ended Wed. Oct 9 at 6:00PM PST

3 hour sale Saturday morning 9-noon only. Big variety of household items, garage finds, potted plants, and more.

Sale ended Sat. Oct 5, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST

Choose from a vast selection of vintage items in our sale this week! Included are antique furniture, jewelry, vintage and antique books & vinyl records, a fabulous mid-century buffet, toys, figurines, even cacti, succulents and staghorn ferns, plus m...

Bidding ended Thu. Oct 3 at 6:00PM PST

Our client shares a birthday with the Happiest Place on Earth so she is an avid Disney fan! She is moving and has to let go of some of her dearest items including Disney snow globes, Dept. 56 Disney village buildings, Disney art, signed sports memora...

Bidding ended Thu. Sep 26 at 5:00PM PST

WE HAVE A GREAT ARRAY OF FURNITURE AND OTHER ITEMS IN THIS QUICK AUCTION. MANY ITEMS ALSO HAVE A BUY IT NOW OPTION SO YOU CAN SIMPLY BUY THE ITEM INSTEAD OF BIDDING. BIDDING ENDS THURSDAY EVEING AND PICKUP IS NOON-2PM ON FRIDAY 9/20 IN ROLLING HILL...

Bidding ended Thu. Sep 19 at 6:00PM PST

This may be our best sale ever! Included are original art, art glass pieces of all types, fine and costume jewelry, fine furniture, crystal, amethyst geodes and other lapidary specimens, Sterling silver, electronics, fine China, bronze and other scul...

Bidding ended Thu. Sep 19 at 6:00PM PST

We've emptied out the rafters for a final sale at this location! We still have an overstuffed garage. Lots of tools and collectibles, vintage photo printing and Darkroom equipment, art, lockers, car parts, floor-standing drill presses, and much more....

Sale ended Fri. Sep 6, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST

Our client was a contractor in the Los Angeles area and collected some wonderful furniture, art and other collectibles. He is now moving to a smaller place and you can bid on these items as well as Ron Lee Clown sculptures, Sterling Silver and Silver...

Bidding ended Thu. Sep 5 at 6:00PM PST

Come see the kind of life lived on the PV Peninsula! This week we have a Barbie collector's dream with many Barbies and other dolls, Fine and costume jewelry, classic collectibles, fine furniture, art, rugs, Estee Lauder and other fragrance bottles, ...

Bidding ended Wed. Aug 28 at 6:00PM PST

Saturday is Round 2 of our sale in this overstuffed garage. Lots of tools and collectibles, vintage photo printing and Darkroom equipment, car parts, floor-standing drill presses,and much more. See the photos for what is here. NOTE: SALE WILL BE ACCE...

Sale ended Sat. Aug 24, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST

Pickers Paradise! Huge assortment of tools and car parts Plus more. Our client used to work on older cars and has a large assortment of automotive and other tools. He was also a blacksmith for many years so there are interesting blacksmith type tools...

Sale ended Fri. Aug 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST

Great selection of interesting items from this busy couple! Lots of retro gifts, trinkets, TWA items and art, plus great furniture and other items too! Check back often as we are still adding items! There will also be a picker sale for winning bidder...

Bidding ended Thu. Aug 15 at 6:00PM PST

Our new San Pedro auction features over a dozen lots of collectible Die Cast Vehicles by Lledo, Corgi, Match Box, and Elico, including dozens of Double Decker Buses, Plus hand made plane models, power tools, quality mid-century furniture, collectible...

Bidding ended Wed. Jul 31 at 6:00PM PST

Our mid-summer warehouse sale features items from multiple estates. It includes collectibles, art, antique clocks, glassware, jewelry, Sterling Silver, decor, vintage toys, China sets, MCM items, toy trains, vintage cameras, vintage sporting goods & ...

Bidding ended Thu. Jul 25 at 6:00PM PST

This sale features Western and Swedish items collected over a lifetime by our client. Included are art and posters, sculpture, dolls, toy trains, vintage Coca Cola and Seve Up crates, furniture items, costume jewelry, knick-knacks, gilded mirrors, bo...

Bidding ended Wed. Jul 24 at 6:00PM PST

This week we have the privilege of selling items from an RPV estate once housing a lover of the sea. The offerings include Mid-Century furniture, tons of Art, power and hand tools, traditional furniture, collectibles, vintage electronics, 35mm travel...

Bidding ended Wed. Jul 10 at 6:00PM PST

Super sale of household items, kitchenware, garage items, tools and more. Come pick through the items 10AM to 2PM only Sat. June29. See the photos for some of the items available.

Sale ended Sat. Jun 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST

This sale features jewelry making lots, Lego lots, garage items and tools, art work, electronics and more! There will be a picker sale at pickup too! We've gone bananas! See the banana in certain photos for size reference. Banana not included.... P...

Bidding ended Wed. Jun 26 at 6:00PM PST

Our popular warehouse sales are back with a grand assortment of items from many estates. Includes everything from housewares to fine jewelry! We have Tiffany jewelry, vintage books, brand new Plus Size womens clothing lots, huge new housewares lots,...

Bidding ended Wed. Jun 19 at 6:00PM PST

One of our key Team Members is planning a move and purging their household in preparation. Click here for great deals on a wide variety of stuff they want to let go of! Pickup is 11AM-1PM Friday June 21st in Torrance, CA.

Bidding ended Wed. Jun 19 at 6:00PM PST

One of our best auction customers is letting go of some treasures from his own collection. Included are antiques, art posters, Marx toys, lithographs, from Hockney, Calder, O'Keefe and others, plus more fun collectibles. Take a look at all the photos...

Bidding ended Thu. May 30 at 6:00PM PST

Our client had his own Barber Shop for decades! He has now retired and is moving to a smaller space, giving you the unique opportunity to acquire some of his great stuff. There is barber shop signage and parts, he made golf clubs in his spare time, s...

Bidding ended Wed. May 29 at 6:00PM PST

ROUND 2, BOXES AND BOXES OF NEW ITEMS NOW SEEN AT OUR LAST SALE! Our client loved to shop. So much so that she left behind hundreds, if not several thousand new items. We have moved these items to our Torrance warehouse and will be open to the publi...

Sale ended Sat. May 25, 2024 at 1:00 PM PST

Our May edition of our popular warehouse sales includes musical instruments, sterling silver, collectibles, signed and numbered artwork, vintage vinyl records, designer bags and purses, model railroad cars and accessories, Antique wooden chests, and ...

Bidding ended Wed. May 22 at 6:00PM PST

WE STILL HAVE A LOT OF GREAT STUFF LEFT SO WE WILL BE BACK ON SITE SATURDAY FROM 9:30 TO NOON.! Our client has downsized and has to be out in 7 days making a quick sale a priority! Tons of great merchandise including Lenox China, Spode Christmas di...

Sale ended Sat. May 18, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST

Our client has downsized and has to be out in 7 days making a quick sale a priority! Tons of great merchandise including Lenox China, Spode Christmas diashes and serving ware, hand tools, lots of holiday and decor items, beautifal crystal and glass i...

Sale ended Fri. May 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM PST

Our client loved to shop. So much so that she left behind hundreds, if not several thousand new items. We have moved these items to our Torrance warehouse and will be open to the public Saturday May 11 from 9PM-1PM.. There is a huge variety of season...

Sale ended Sat. May 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM PST

This sale features a huge variety of collectibles, toys, shoes, clothing, housewares items, Sterling silver flatware sets, art, musical instruments and more! Many large lots of new housewares, perfect for swap meeters or garage salers. In addition th...

Bidding ended Wed. May 1 at 6:00PM PST

This sale features a slew of collectible dolls, vintage toys, die cast vehicles, sewing supplies, tools, furniture and more! There will also be a huge picker sale on pickup day. All items start at only $1 and there are no reserves. Auction items sta...

Bidding ended Thu. Apr 25 at 6:00PM PST

Great selection of mid century furniture, a classic Stove, vintage toys, appliances, tools, and more make this small sale something special! Bidding starts ending Wednesday 4/24 at 6PM. Pickup is 10AM-NOON Saturday APRIL 27th in Lawndale, CA. ...

Bidding ended Wed. Apr 24 at 6:00PM PST

Our client is from Germany but has spent decades in Hollywood filling a variety of entertainment industry roles including that of movie producer. She is moving back to the old country and letting go of much of her collection here. Any interesting col...

Bidding ended Wed. Apr 17 at 6:00PM PST

Our client was a hoarder of new items she bought in shops! We have boxes and boxes of housewares, appliances, bath items, decor, kitchenware and more. Most are put up in larger lots so they are perfect for swap meeters, garage salers, or others. Most...

Bidding ended Wed. Apr 10 at 6:00PM PST

This week we have the privilege of offering the amazing furniture and other possessions of a wealthy Chinese family. They lived in several countries so their art and other collectibles represent a wide variety of cultures. Central to this auction are...

Bidding ended Wed. Apr 3 at 6:00PM PST

Our client is downsizing and allowing you to bid on some of her collected items including antique and vintage decor, Assorted Art, Tableware, small furniture items, Fine China, Brass & Copper accents, Designer clothes and shoes, and more. Even whimsi...

Bidding ended Thu. Mar 28 at 6:00PM PST

TIME FOR THE MARCH EDITION OF OUR POPULAR MONTHLY SALE WITH PICKUP AT OUR TORRANCE WAREHOUSE. THIS MONTH WE HAVE MORE COLLECTIBLE LEGO KITS, LICENSED CHARACTERS AND TOYS, VINTAGE CHINA PIECES, FINE JEWELRY, WWII MEMORABILIA, NEW DESIGNER WOMENS APPAR...

Bidding ended Wed. Mar 20 at 6:00PM PST

This is our second round of items from this home. Included are many vintage items, art, Lego Sets, furniture pieces, China, comic books, collectibles and more! There's something for everyone here! All items start at $1 with no reserve. Pickup is 10...

Bidding ended Thu. Mar 7 at 6:00PM PST

This sale features a number of Hollywood Regence style furnishings and eclectic decor as well as Lladro figurines, sterling silver, several large stylish wall mirrors, and more-even a Baby Grand Piano! All lots start at $1 with no reserve! There will...

Bidding ended Thu. Feb 29 at 6:00PM PST

TIME FOR THE FEBRUARY EDITION OF OUR POPULAR MONTHLY SALE WITH PICKUP AT OUR TORRANCE WAREHOUSE. THIS MONTH WE HAVE VINTAGE STAR WARS TOYS, ASIAN ART AND DECOR, CHINA, CRYSTAL, 35MM SLIDES, FURNITURE, LEGO MANUALS, MID-CENTURY LAMPS, MUSICAL INSTRUME...

Bidding ended Wed. Feb 21 at 6:00PM PST

Our clients are clearing their mother's estate's stockpile of fine collectibles, making this sale something special. Browse through the listings to find marvelous offerings of all the brands listed, plus many more, even a Steinway and Sons Baby Grand...

Bidding ended Wed. Feb 14 at 6:00PM PST

House is still loaded with household items, games, kitchenware and more, plus the garage and patio have tools, and other fun items. See photos for a better idea of what is here! 9-noon FRIDAY ONLY!

Sale ended Fri. Feb 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM PST

Great assortment of items from multiple estates in this sale! Includes many new womens plus size apparel items, including designer items, vintage and antique pieces, art, gold and silver jewelry, designer purses, musical instruments, pottery, cowboy ...

Bidding ended Wed. Jan 31 at 6:00PM PST

This sale includes 25 lots of hand and power tools, plus a few other items. Big bulk lots for you or buy for resale! Pickup is 2pm-3:30pm Sat. 1/27 in Torrance, CA.

Bidding ended Thu. Jan 25 at 6:00PM PST

Our sale this week includes over 80 lots of Lego assembled buildings and many loose parts, an extensive Star Wars collection, a large Geeki Tiki mug collection, Comics, RenFaire clothes, Power tools, Metal Signs, Vintage Dungeons & Dragons books and ...

Bidding ended Wed. Jan 24 at 6:00PM PST

This company has posted a total of 96 estate sales. Only the most recent 50 sales are shown.

What People Say About CARING TRANSITIONS SOUTH BAY/PV
Our experience with this company could not have been better. They handled an online auction and estate sale of what we wanted to get rid of. They packed up our stuff, had a mover move it, unpacked and put away everything we wanted including the entire kitchen, hauled away packing materials, and helped make our bed for our first night. They donated what they could of stuff left behind and disposed of everything else. They vacuumed the house and cleaned up. Great value for what we paid. Extremely honest, extremely responsive, extremely nice! I would give them 6 stars if I could.
Bill W.
I love doing Business with Tim and Heather Baker through CTBIDS of South Bay/PV. Every lot I've won was realistically represented. Pickup is always organized. Their estate sales are fun with treasure always hiding around the next corner. Their responsiveness to questions is quick and friendly.
Heidi C.
Heather and Caring Transition are an excellent company. Heather came out hereself to meet my client.and thoughtly explained the different programs that could help her. After listening to my clients needs Heather came up with a plan to make that happen including packing up belongings and holding a yard sale.Everything got done is a caring thoughtful manner. Give Heather and Caring Transitions a try.
Ray M.
My mother had passed away and left a home full of collectibles, furniture, tools, plants, clothes, and everything else. We did not know where to start since we were dealing with a very difficult liquidation situation because it was a global pandemic.

We were unable to do a typical estate sale but Tim was very creative and came up with out of the box solutions that like creating on-line auctions and in person only appointments.

I interviewed many companies but eventually turned to his company Caring Transitions Online because of his honesty, integrity and professionalism. Tim Baker literally sold it all, exceeding our expectations value-wise.

He left the house completely cleared out for the new owners and was very pleasant and professional throughout the process. He brings years of experience and expertise to the estate sale process.

He was always available to answer my calls if I had questions or concerns. We encourage anyone to consider Tim Baker to handle the sale of their possessions.
Wendy W.
I have known the owners of Caring Transitions for quite some time now through community involvement. I refer them whenever I can. I have attended many of their estate sales and very impressed by their organizational skills and the level of competence serving their customers. They are also great communicating with all the people involved. Their team comes in and organizes, assists with pricing, and packaging and takes all the worry and stress off of you. Two thumps up.
Eric S.
Tim and his team are WONDERFUL! There aren’t enough words to describe how helpful and easy this process was. There was never a question we asked that the answer was “no.” Tim made it all happen. My brother, husband and I were in the process of decluttering my parents’ home of 35 years who have both passed away. Needless to say, there was a lot of stuff. Tim and his team treated our things with great care and respect. We also had some junk that had accumulated over the years and some things to be securely shredded. Caring transitions handled everything without question or hassle. It made our lives so much less stressful in a time that was beyond difficult. I will always be thankful for this awesome company.
Jean
Caring Transitions is an exercise in truth in advertising. They were instrumental in supporting us to take care of important items and clear out our father's house, which was a gut-wrenching challenge. I don't know what we would have done without Tim Baker and his team's help and support. Thank you!
Rosamina
Tim and his team were fantastic to work with. We were overwhelmed by the process on our own but the Caring Transitions team made it easier to get things done. They were fast, efficient, and caring in the manner they handled everything. Tim and Heather were available for any questions. I am grateful for all of their assistance.
Katherine
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