Granite Bay Estate Sales, Inc.

(916) 626-7906  Bonded and Insured Member since Apr 22, 2016 - 8 years in business

About Granite Bay Estate Sales, Inc.

We have been in the service industry for nearly 40 years. CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR MAIN PRIORITY! We understand that THIS IS NOT COMMON AMONG ALL SERVICE BUSINESSES.
As a service companies; Including building contractors, licensed General Contractors and certified Home Inspectors and private investigations, we have thousands of customer referrals and most of our business is gained through referrals from past clients. This is due to professional, high quality work, personal service and outstanding customer service. Being in several areas of the service business, including the building and inspection business, allows us to offer many additional services, including home repair, home inspections, hauling/delivery and more. We can not only liquidate your estate, we can get it completely ready for resale quickly and efficiently. We do it all from start to finish or any specific service individually. All with no upfront costs to you!
Our onsite sales are extremely professional, well organized and managed. We make it easy for potential buyers to navigate the home/business and see all your items for sale.
Call us today so we can get started assisting you during this stressful and emotional period. The process may seem overwhelming to you initially, but we will make it painless and stress-free.
We generally service Placer, Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Sutter and Nevada Counties. But will consider any other California county on a case by case basis.


Service areas

Based out of Roseville, CA


Services Offered

  • In-person Estate Sales

Memberships & Associations

  • Better Business Bureau

This is a great sale in a larger floor plan in Lincoln SS hills. Most of the property is higher-end brands in excellent condition. Included: 2023 Audi S8 (4,500 k miles, new condition, LOADED!) $92.5KBEAUTIFUL Leather all electric reclining (3 rec...

1318 Rose Bouquet Dr Lincoln, CA 95648
Sale ends Sun. Nov 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST
This company does not have any items for sale at this time.

Very eclectic assortment of stuff, equally vintage and modern! Included: Schwinn 270 Exercise bicycle (near new!)Airtck Fitness HIIT Air Bike, model AT 10008 (Newer, excellent condition)Kinetic indoor bike riding standSamsung front loading washer a...

Sale ended Sun. Nov 3, 2024 at 1:00 PM MST

This is such an amazing sale, packed with so many hunting, fishing, tool/machinery and also great household items! Included: Sylvan Yukon 12' aluminum fishing boat with 15 hp Mercury (2 stroke). Includes 3 seats, Bimini top (near new), cover, trai...

Sale ended Sun. Sep 29, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST

This cute little house in Lincoln is packed with all kinds of cool things! Included: 4 poster CA king size bedFrench Christofle silverplate 81 pc flatware set- considered the world's best flatware!Macy's real leather sofa- gorgeousEthan Allen moder...

Sale ended Sun. Sep 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST

This is a cute little sale that consists of all the normal items and some unique things as well. We will have the house nice and cool, so come on out! Included: Washer & dryerVintage Pyrex Buttermint casserole dishes with lids (set of 3) RugsLots ...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 14, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST

This is a 5-acre property with 2 homes, large "barn" (no equestrian stuff though), a workshop, a yard tool house and the outback! Included: 2018 dual sport KTM 500 EXC-F, only 75 miles(!!), lots of added after-market items. $9,600 or best (reasonab...

Sale ended Sun. May 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST

This huge home is filled with vintage/antique property from all over the world n amazing condition, completely packed! Included: Sterling silver flatware & tea sets/misc. pieces in near perfect condition! (removed daily from property)Antique Spode ...

Sale ended Sun. May 19, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST

This house is SO packed with SO many knick-knacks and small unique items, everyone will be able to find that special something! Included: House of Faberge musical eggs of all different colorsVintage Christmas decorationsTONS of kitchenware, lots ...

Sale ended Sun. Apr 21, 2024 at 2:00 PM MST

We will be conducting this Loomis sale in stages, as this 4 million-dollar house is very large and there are multiple structures on the property. The first stage will be the 'barn", but this isn't a typical barn! It houses a variety of property one...

Sale ended Sat. Apr 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM PST

This sale is clean and organized and full of property that is well cared for and in excellent condition. Included: 1999 Maverick 400 electric golf cartModern/neutral furniture of all kinds and older pieces in amazing conditionPride lift chair (ne...

Sale ended Sun. Apr 7, 2024 at 2:00 PM MST

This home is in a fantastic neighborhood in Sacramento and the contents of the home are in excellent condition. One of the owners is 100% French, and you'll find much evidence of that! Included: Christofle Stainless flatware (Set for 12 +)Sterling ...

Sale ended Sun. Mar 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM PST

Near Watt and Arden This smaller home is absolutely packed with so many cool things that you don't see every day! If you like the unique, vintage and antique-type stuff, you will LOVE this sale! Included: Amazing knick-knacks that are vintage, an...

Sale ended Sun. Feb 11, 2024 at 1:00 PM MST

Gate code is #1649 The estate sale consists of more modern property than the typical sales. You won't find older/outdated stuff in this home, but you will find very useful/tasteful & collectible/nostalgic property in excellent condition that everyo...

Sale ended Sun. Feb 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM MST

FYI- INTERNET IS VERY SPOTTY IN THIS AREA OF LINCOLN. THEREFORE, OUR CREDIT CARD MACHINE MAY NOT WORK. PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PAY WITH CASH OR VENMO. This sale includes a 2010 Toyota Versa, a household full of modern and well taken care of prope...

Sale ended Sun. Dec 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM PST

Extended for 4 more hours only, and then no more! This is a very different kind of sale. Specific items have been removed from the $4.2 million dollar home and moved to 4 of the 6 garages/gym. No access to the home, everything is in the garages a...

Sale ended Sat. Dec 9, 2023 at 5:00 PM PST

This sale is full of unexpected items! The woodworker (SO talented!) contributions include tons of finished products and many tools as well. The designer and free spirit aspect contributions to this sale are immense and truly unique! This is a sal...

Sale ended Sun. Dec 3, 2023 at 2:00 PM PST

Depending on what map app you use, this address may come up in Roseville or Granite Bay. It is actually in Granite Bay, on the border of Roseville, near Roseville Pkwy. Included: Ornate, antique and very cool perfume glass collection. Clear and c...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 27, 2023 at 2:00 PM MST

GATE CODE: #1455 ATTENTION: Some map apps appear to miss identify or are not able to find this specific address. It is directly off Camino Oro, which is directly off Auburn-Folsom Road. Go straight through the gate, pass the first private long driv...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 20, 2023 at 2:00 PM MST

The homeowners were Hot Rod and Harley Davidson enthusiasts, owning several of each. As a result, this sale is packed with amazing stuff, unique to most other estate sales. The house is packed, and there are TWO garages filled with amazing stuff! ...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 18, 2023 at 2:00 PM PST

Gate code #3237; There will be no signs around or at the property, so make sure you Google the address! These is absolutely the last day the Interior Designer's Estate Sale in El Dorado Hills (Serrano), but NO APPTS REQUIRED ON THIS LAST DAY!! ALM...

Sale ended Fri. Jun 9, 2023 at 3:00 PM PST

These are the last two days of the appt. onl.y sale in El Dorado Hills (Serrano) and we are now doing discounts. This 4000 sf house is still PACKED with amazing decorative items, of higher-end quality and almost everything is in excellent condition. ...

Sale ended Thu. Jun 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM PST

This sale has some really cool stuff, unique and from all over the world in very good to excellent condition. Included: Andersons Systems Dallape accordion from the early 1800'sAntique furniture, as well as modern furnitureFramed charcoal and wat...

Sale ended Sun. May 28, 2023 at 2:00 PM PST

This home is owned by local artist Kiyoko Marbo Barnard, and it is filled with her beautiful original art and so many other amazing Japanese items. This is a small home PACKED with items, so it is possible we will have to limit the number of persons...

Sale ended Sun. May 7, 2023 at 2:00 PM PST

This is an amazingly beautiful home overlooking the American River is filled with exceptional higher-end and unique items: Included: Bedroom sets (mostly newer and modern styles) in excellent conditionKitchenware, pots & pans of all kinds (Food Net...

Sale ended Sun. Apr 30, 2023 at 2:00 PM PST

This sale includes two Cadillac cars, one a 2005 De Ville and also a 1970 El Dorado, a classic! The Deville only has 49k miles, but does have some body damage- it still runs great and has excellent interior leather and (besides driver door and drive...

Sale ended Sun. Apr 9, 2023 at 2:00 PM PST

This is a very clean sale with very modern property most in excellent (near new) condition. Included: Beautiful modern and newer wood dining table and chairs and matching hutchArea rugs that look new!Kitchenware and small appliances (refrigerator i...

Sale ended Sun. Dec 4, 2022 at 2:00 PM MST

This is another good one, with something for everyone for sure. Jean is a gourmet cook, avid reader and has an appreciation of Asian influences with all those interests. Jean downsized her 2800 sf home into 500 sf, so you can imagine how much stuff...

Sale ended Sun. Nov 20, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This house has it all for everyone! Filled with so much stuff in and out, and just about everything is highest-end and barely used! Included: Near new leather Pride lift/massage/reclining chairs (2)83" LG OLED C1 4K thin tv (less than 1 year old)S...

Sale ended Sun. Nov 13, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This is an estate sale for an estate sale company, so tons of items from an accumulation of past sales, plus tons of other personal stuff collected over the years. Included: Women's beach cruiser bicycle (ridden approximately 5 times), looks newM...

Sale ended Sun. Oct 30, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This ad will be updated this afternoon (Monday) with a lot more pictures, come back and check it out! The 1939 Ford A1 is being stored off-site in Orangevale. Please call-in advance of the sale if you are interested in viewing it, appts. will be ne...

Sale ended Sun. Oct 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

We are liquidating almost all property in this wood working shop, which consists of a lot of commercial grade machinery used for metal and wood working, plus other items. The items in the pictures are all available. It is possible we could sell the...

Sale ended Sun. Oct 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This is an appointment only sale for a wood and metal working shop (not a home), packed with machinery and all kinds of tools, newer and vintage! More pics to be added soon. After the appt. only portion, we may have a general sale as well, depends ...

Sale ended Wed. Oct 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

Gate code: #2501, Please no calls regarding pricing. This sale has a little bit of everything, some of the items included: Antique furnitureArthur Safford limited edition painting (signed/numbered)Custom made Berkeley Mills dining table made ou...

Sale ended Sun. Oct 2, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This is a great little sale, everything in this house was picked out by an interior designer and we are honored to be able to host this sale! Included: Very unique artistic and/or antique decorationsDansk stonewareBose sound system 4Kitchenware (hi...

Sale ended Sun. Sep 18, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

THIS HOUSE IS ABSOLUTELY PACKED, NO EXAGGERATION! So many things in a home, more than you would imagine! Included 2009 Lexus RX 350, 109k miles (Black int/ext, leather, sunroof, good tires) $12,200 or B/O by end of sale. Open to pre-sale.SO MUCH...

Sale ended Sun. Sep 11, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

Gate code #6150 This is a very clean estate sale, no pets or smoking in the house. Typical higher-end items in this beautiful Granite Bay gated neighborhood. Some of the items included: Felt-Edict 3 racing mountain bicycle, carbon fiber, Rox Shox...

Sale ended Sun. Aug 28, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

Gate code #6138 This is a great sale, very clean and no signs of any kind of animals. Included: All kinds off tools & machineryStainless steel refrigerator (only 4 years old!)Sewing supplies/antique machineLeather loveseat/ottomansFurniture off a...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 31, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This sale is a sportsman's dream! Not much household stuff, but lots of outdoor stuff! Included: Many long guns (call for details), all guns are secured, safe and transferred legally (removed from property daily). We will be pre-selling guns, so c...

Sale ended Sat. Jul 30, 2022 at 3:00 PM PST

This is a great sale; this house and garage are absolutely packed with great stuff! You won't want to miss this one! Included: 2001 GMC step-side truck with shell, 98k miles, runs great! asking $10,500 or best offer by Sunday afternoon.Original Ha...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

Gate code #6138. This is a great little sale, full of extremely clean furniture and other property. Included: The majority of the furniture is beautiful Mid-Century-Modern (tables, dressers, desks, side tables, buffets, credenza, etc.)Benny Linden...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 10, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

Granite Bay Estate Sales is assisting a private owner by advertising their sale. This is NOT a sale conducted by Granite Bay Estate Sales. This sale is in an outside metal storage facility and surrounding areas. We will have commercial size fans, ...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

Gate code #2191 This sale has a little bit of everything, all the normal stuff, plus tons of new-in-box items as well. Included: 2014 VW Bug (150k miles, Turbo, some body damage to right front fender/wheel, price adjusted to compensate)Yard artCes...

Sale ended Sun. Jul 3, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This house is packed with everything! Our two sales are less than 5 minutes from each other, so you'll want to check them both out, both filled with property very well taken care of and items we all can use. This particular one is a great sale that...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This home is very clean and organized, no evidence of pets and very well cared for. The property is almost all in near new condition and modern. Included: Stainless steel refrigeratorBarcalounger style leather chairs with foot stools (2)Electric...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 26, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This sale has it all! All the usuals, plus SO much more, and tons of unique items. Included: 2014 VW Bettle, 150k miles TONS of costume jewelry and also some gold and silver (all removed from the location daily)Good size rock/pop vinyl record coll...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 19, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This sale is a continuation of a sale we did a month or so ago, but this time just about everything is 50% off because it all has to go! Included: Washer & electric dryer2 refrigeratorsDining room table and chairs, China hutch, buffetTons of knick-k...

Sale ended Sat. Jun 11, 2022 at 3:00 PM PST

This is a great sale, has all the normal things and lots of unique ones as well. Included: Washer & electric dryer, black refrigeratorSmall appliances and tons of kitchenwareLots of costume jewelry (small amount of real)Thomas Kincaid lithograph (S...

Sale ended Sun. Jun 5, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

This house is absolutely packed with everything, so is the garage! Included: Kawai 502-S pianoBackyard storage bins (chest and X- large Rubbermaid containerTV'sTons of kitchenware of all kindsLinens/beddingFurniture of all kinds (Dining table, sof...

Sale ended Sun. May 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

We still have so much stuff left at this sale, so we are doing one more sale where just about everything left is going to be 50% to $65% off on this last day. This is your chance to obtain very high-end items at a fraction of current value. This pi...

Sale ended Fri. May 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM PST

More pics of the garage to be added Wed. This is an amazing sale! The house is full of various styles of Mid-Century-Modern (MCM) furniture and Southwestern articles. Also included: MCM kitchen/nook table (that expands) and chairsJewelry (some co...

Sale ended Sun. May 1, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

We have two Sun City Roseville sales this weekend within minutes of each other, so come take a look at both! This one is a great sale with property that has been very well taken care of and is mostly modern. Included: Antique J.A. Lake English Gr...

Sale ended Sun. Apr 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM PST

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What People Say About Granite Bay Estate Sales, Inc.
A client of mine was serving as a Trustee for her aunt's estate in Loomis. She hired GB Estate Sales once the property was in contract, and this is how I met Helen and her team. There was a massive amount of personal property to liquidate and Granite Bay Estate Sales made it a seamless process while maximizing the proceeds for the beneficiary of the estate. I was extremely impressed with Helen's professionalism, industry knowledge, work ethic, honesty and the level of communication she kept with both my client and myself. Having had experience with other estate sale operators in this area, In my opinion, Helen and her team operate at the highest level and set the industry standard for estate sale companies in this region.
Cynthia Smith
The Granite Bay Estate team lead by Helen Brean were Fantastic. Through every phase of the process Helen went above and beyond making sure that my Step-Mom understood each detail and was extremely understanding of her emotions has the estate sale process got underway. The Financial results were very favorable as well, due to the various marketing techniques they used. The fact that they utilize both cash and credit was very beneficial. I would be very happy to discuss our experience with Granite Bay Estate Sale – Steve Baker
Steve Baker 8/2020
My husband and I made the decision to downsize and we hired Granite Bay Estate Sales to undertake this task. Helen explained everything to us and everything was handled exactly as she stated.
Helen came two weeks before to begin the process of preparing our home. The day before the sale she had organized everything and priced the items. During the course of the set up, she constantly communicated with us and we provided additional information on artwork and other items. The sale went very well and we sold most of our items.
After the sale, Helen organized the removal of the unsold items to a charity. Before she left the house, she took pictures of the rooms and they were all vacant. She had either sold the items or had them delivered to a charity. We were more than pleased with the ease of this process.
Helen and I spoke on the phone frequently and she kept us informed of what was happening throughout the sale.
Upon completion of the sale, she presented to us a complete inventory of the items sold. It listed the suggested price as well as the final sales price. We also received the donation receipts for those items sent to a charity.
Helen and Granite Bay Estate Sales were very easy to work with. Although the process of selling a household filled with memories can be stressful, with Helen’s help this was handled in a professional manner and it was a pleasure to work with her.
Thank you Helen and Granite Bay Estate Sales for all you did to make this a successful estate sale.

Dave and Beatrice Connor
David and Beatrice Connor 7/2020
This email is a big "thank you" for the professional and successful estate sale you managed for me in May of this year after I sold my home of 20 years. Following the sale of my home, I researched Estate Sale companies in order to contract with a company I felt safe with, who I felt was honest, who I felt was professional, and who I felt a connection with. I found those qualities with Granite Bay Estate Sales, and with you, after my phone call to you and after your visit to my home when you informed me of the process you use and the services you and your company provide.

Based on my first phone call to you, your follow-up visit to my home to meet you in person, your very informative outline on the process you use to prepare, hold, and end an Estate Sale, I found you and your company to be professional, informative, honest, and reassuring. I made a great decision when I signed the contact with Granite bay Estate Sales. I was a total novice at Estate Sales, and your efforts brought this process to a very successful conclusion.

During your preparation for the estate sale, and during and after the estate sale, you identified items of mine that you felt I had left in my home in error. You contacted me to check on that with me, and you even took the time to bring those items to me.

I was concerned that after the Estate Sale, I would need to do something with items that did not sell and then clean up my home in order that the new buyers could move in at the close of escrow. You proceeded to include those "add-on" services to my contract with you. Those were wonderful services and made my move less stressful.

From the day your staged my home for the estate sale, to the close of escrow, I did not have to return to my home to remove items that did not sale or to clean my home for the new buyers -- your services took care of all that.

The services you and your company provided to me relieved most of the stress that I had been under from the day I put my home on the market for sale until the close of escrow. I cannot thank you enough for everything you did to make my move much easier, and even productive!

After the estate sale was over, you met with me and provided me a written accounting of all items sold and their selling price and provided me with a cashiers check for items sold less expenses as outlined in the contract.

If you ever need a recommendation, I will be more than willing to provide one for you and Granite Bay Estate Sales. Thank you again for everything!
Eva McLain
Eva McLain 7/2019
Helen and her team did a fantastic job for me. Not only did the sale go great but afterwards my house was left in perfect condition to go up for sale immediately. Thanks to Granite Bay Estate Sales for a job well done.
Vanita
I was very pleased with the way they set up the estate sale. They were very organized, the pricing was fair, and the staff were very professional.
I was impressed on how they did the pricing of our antiques. I could see that they put a lot of time and effort into getting the best price for the
items. I would highly recommend Granite Bay Estate Sales to anyone who wants to sell antiques.
Thanks.
Kathy Smith
Kathy Smith
Tim & Helen, along with their crew, are fantastic. I approached them at a very difficult time in my life & they were incredible from beginning to end. They guided me as to what I needed to do to get ready (which was far less than I thought), spent time researching all our items for pricing, organized them for sale, advertised & promoted the sale online, and handled themselves like professionals all the way through. Our sale did better than I expected, and I believe it was because of their hard work. My calls/emails/questions were always responded to quickly & they made an overwhelming task much easier. I would highly recommend them to anyone I know!
S. Schmidt 5/2019
After the passing of my step dad, it quickly became clear that we were faced with an impossible situation. Items left by a collector/hoarder take on a life of their own and in our case could fill a football field. We knew there was money in the items that fell from every nook and cranny of the estate but there was also a lot of trash and ruined things. This estate sale would push the limits of any liquidating company.

Then there are all the horror stories of liquidating companies taking advantage of their clients by ripping them off. So after interviewing a number of liquidators, we focused on honesty and competency. We immediately felt comfortable with Granite Bay Estate Services. 

In 100+ heat, the Granite Bay Estate Services team undertook the task of uncovering, sorting, cleaning, pricing and selling an enormous amount of stuff including many vintage and collectible items, old cars, unusual antiques and a variety of everyday items. Advertising over 200 items online, contacting their buying clients and strategically placing signs around town, the sale lasted for four days, was well staffed and regulated. We were provided a reconciliation sheet and and given a check for our percentage in a quick and timely manner.

Facing the removal of this vast amount of stuff including furniture, ten old cars, 300 radios, many antiques and the multitude of junk on the property, just brought tears and frustration and was utterly impossible. But GBES broke down this enormous task and made the impossible... possible. We would Never have been able to come through this stressful situation without the GBES crew's fortitude, positive attitude and hard work. Thank you for seeing us through one of the most stressful situations anyone could face.
Gretchen Morales 10/23/17
"Our sale went off without a hitch. Tim, Helen and staff were punctual, knowledgeable and efficient. They did an effective marketing job and great sales work with buyers. We had a very tight schedule with the sale and close of escrow. We were pleased to find the house completely cleared Monday morning when the home buyers met to turn over the keys. We recommend Granite Bay without reservation".
Rich & Lousie Laing
"Helen and her team did a phenomenal job in carrying out all aspects of our estate sale.  We highly recommend Granite Bay Estate Sales for any expert, estate liquidation". 
Fran K.'
Thanks again for all your help!
Fran K.
"This was an excellent company to deal with. They were extremely well organized, knew their markets and there were no hidden costs. Both Helen and Tim know which of your items will appeal to their contacts. My sale was by invatation since I lived in a gated community and their were no problems. Every item that wasn't sold initially was transported to their storage facility and sold at subsequent sales. They worked very well with my organizer and were a huge help in my move. I would recommend them highly".
Ruth Alexander
"I have been working with estate sale companies for several years. Many of them talk about service and representing themselves with the highest integrity, Granite Bay Estate Sales does not just talk about it, they deliver it. it's very difficult to balance the seller and buyer and ensure both are satisfied with their transaction. I can speak first hand that this is truly their goal. I have been extremely happy with my purchases and will suggest them to all my acquaintances in the industry. These guys are good!!"

Greg Bodine
"Recently I employed Granite Bay Estate Sales to handle the sale of my all of the items in my home before my move. This consisted of everything from large appliances and furniture to small knick knacks.

I was very impressed with the level of professionalism and courtesy they provided. This was a very stressful and difficult time for me. The wonderful personnel at Granite Bay made the experience stress free and enjoyable.

The Granite Bay personnel are extremely trustworthy and efficient. I am recommending this amazing company to any of my friends who are looking for a top notch estate sale company."

Sincerely,
Linda Goddard
"We highly recommend these folks. From the first meeting and evaluation of our sale items, we knew we were dealing with professionals who would maximize our returns. Pricing, display, human resources, and constant communication were all evident throughout the process. Helen and Tim delivered in a most unbelievable way. We can't say enough about them."




Randy and Barbara Stricklin

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Randy & Barbara Stricklin
"When our widowed 84-year-old mother decided to downsize from her large home in Cameron Park to a smaller place, we (her daughters) decided that we didn't have the expertise, energy, or time to invest in trying to sell the furniture, tools, and other items she was not going to take with her. We agreed that going through an estate sale company would be our best solution. We investigated several estate sale companies online. We needed a company who could respond quickly because our mother had already moved and the real estate agent wanted the house empty for better showing. We needed a company who would be able to get everything out, whether it sold or not. We wanted a company who would understand the value our mother placed on her things and treat them accordingly. If we could find a company with expertise in tools- our mother had inherited a great many tools from our step-father- that would be a big plus. Finally, we wanted a company that would charge what we thought was a reasonable commission.

Granite Bay Estate Sales was the only company who met our criteria. We invited representatives from three companies to walk through the house with us. Based on their proposals, we would select one of them. As we walked through the house with Tim and Helen, we noticed immediately that they understood how much these things meant to our mother. Time had the expertise in tools that we wanted. Helen clearly appreciated the value our mother placed in her things, pointing out to us some items that might sell easier or faster than others. We chose Granite Bay Estate Sales.

Helen was our main contact. She held our hands through the whole thing. We had not been involved with an estate sale before. And since two of us would be directly involved in the process, she'd have to help us both be clear about everything. Helen managed our expectations very well. She explained the process and answered our questions. She worked with us to customize and rephrase the contract so that the financial arrangements as well as the service to be performed were explicit and adequately detailed. She helped get appraisals where necessary and did lots of research to determine the value of various items. She was available, via phone and email, for additional information before and after the sale. She also spent much time and effort in trying to sell items that had value but did not sell during the 2-day sale itself.

From our viewpoint, the biggest differences Granite Bay Estate Sales made in our estate sale were:

-Communication- expectation-setting, availability, progress updates, status of various high-value items that didn't sell during the 2-day sale, etc.

-Trustworthiness- because we wanted to get the best price possible on all of our mother's valued items, it was critical to us that we could trust Granite Bay Estate Sales. We felt they dealt with us honestly, treated the items with care, did the research that was required, and went above and beyond our expectations to try to sell items that had value but a very limited market.

-Efficiency- we needed to turn this task over to professionals partly because we didn't have time to do it ourselves. Granite Bay Estate Sales were able t take on this task and hold the sale two weeks later. This was a lot of work to do in a short period of time, counting the preparatory research, planning, marketing, and organizing, and they pulled it off.

Finally, as with any situation of this type, when the inevitable customer service issue arose, Tim and Helen immediately jumped in to resolve it. In our case, we found some items left under the house in a dark back corner after the sale. Within 2 days, Tim was there to remove that stuff- mostly trash.

We can unreservedly recommend Granite Bay Estate Sales for an estate sale. While we didn't get as much money from the estate sale as we had hoped- probably a common occurrence- we did have a very positive experience with Tim and Helen. They did everything they could, and far more than we would have or could have done ourselves, to find buyers and sell these items. What wasn't sold was donated, where possible, and only a small portion was taken to the local dump- both actions handled completely, with our consent, by Granite Bay Estate Sales. They managed to make this experience pleasant and far less stressful that it might have been".
Dorene and Denise Matney
"I was referred to Granite Bay Estate Sales and all I can say, it made my life so much easier. I meet with Tim and Helen at the house gave them the keys and they took over. They were honest, efficient, professional and basically came in and handled what was needed. Which was a stress free process. They cleaned all the extra items that didn't sell and then had the house professionally cleaned along with the carpets. Which looked amazing after!!! I would highly recommend having Granite Bay Estate Sales handle your transition in life's bumps in the road."
Jason Darneal
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