The world of estate liquidation has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, thanks in large part to advances in technology. Gone are the days of in-person estate sales, where buyers would sift through piles of items looking for treasures. Today, estate liquidations are increasingly being conducted online, making the process more convenient and efficient for both buyers and sellers.
One of the biggest advantages of online estate liquidation is the sheer convenience of it. In the past, buyers would have to physically visit an estate sale and hope to find what they were looking for. Today, buyers can simply log onto a website and browse through a wide variety of items from the comfort of their own homes. This saves time and effort, and allows buyers to shop at their leisure rather than being limited to the hours of a physical estate sale.
Another benefit of online estate liquidation is the increased transparency of the process. In traditional estate sales, buyers often had to rely on the word of the seller or estate representative as to the value and condition of items. With online estate liquidation, buyers have access to detailed descriptions, photos, and sometimes even videos of the items they are interested in. This allows them to make more informed decisions about what to purchase.
Online estate liquidation also provides a wider pool of buyers for sellers. In the past, an estate sale might only attract local buyers. Today, however, online estate liquidation allows sellers to reach a global audience, potentially increasing the chances of finding a buyer for even the most obscure items.
Overall, technology has revolutionized the way estate liquidation takes place, making it more convenient, transparent, and efficient for both buyers and sellers. If you are considering buying or selling items through an estate liquidation, it is worth considering the online option.

Online real estate liquidation auctions have become a popular way for individuals and businesses to sell off their properties quickly and efficiently. These auctions allow buyers to bid on properties from the comfort of their own homes, without the need for in-person inspections or negotiations.
One of the biggest advantages of online real estate liquidation auctions is the speed at which the sale can be completed. Traditional real estate sales can take months, if not years, to close. However, online auctions typically have a set timeline for bidding, with the sale being finalized within a matter of days or even hours. This can be especially beneficial for sellers who are looking to offload their properties quickly, such as in the case of a divorce or bankruptcy.
Another benefit of online real estate liquidation auctions is the increased transparency and fairness of the process. In traditional real estate sales, negotiations and bidding can be shrouded in secrecy, leaving buyers in the dark about what other offers may be on the table. With an online auction, all bids are visible to everyone, ensuring that all buyers have an equal opportunity to bid on the property.
Online real estate liquidation auctions also provide buyers with a wider pool of properties to choose from. With traditional sales, buyers are limited to properties that are currently listed on the market. However, online auctions allow buyers to browse a variety of properties that may not have been listed through traditional channels. This can be especially useful for buyers who are looking for unique or hard-to-find properties.
Overall, online real estate liquidation auctions offer a convenient and efficient way for both buyers and sellers to transact properties. They provide a level playing field for all parties, and allow for a quick and transparent process from start to finish. If you are considering buying or selling a property, an online real estate liquidation auction may be worth considering as an option.

This week’s auction find well illustrates the advantages of checking out local estate auctions. During a recent auction in Puget Sound we found a 1946 Rolex Oyster Perpetual.

Of course it’s every guys dream to have a Rolex, in this case the highest bidder walked away with not only finely crafted timepiece but a piece of history. Just a minor inconvenience that it is going to take a little loving care to get it ticking again!

Still this makes you want to start checking out the list of Xpert Auction websites to see what else we have been missing. While most of the items at local actions get sold to people who live or work nearby, there are these occasional jewels that would be worth taking a little road trip to go pick up!

So, will you and your estate auction clients really make more if you hold the estate Sale online? Ask our Xpert Auction Estates Sale clients. 

"through online auctions, a higher number of items are sold, and both my customers and I win because we both receive higher returns" Says Jason Hill of Movin On Estate Sales of Florida. Jason has been doing estate auctions for over 5 years now and has seen the difference online estate sales can make both to him and his client.​

We Love to hear from our happy clients! Puget Sound Estate Auctions is a located in Washington and serves: Seattle, Bellevue, Federal Way, Kent, Auburn, Tacoma, and Gig Harbor.

Puget Sound Estate Auctions specializes in helping their clients with 

• Online Auctions
• Antique Auctions 
• Estate Sales 
• Estate Buy/Out 
• Estate Auction 
• Senior Downsizing 
• Ranch Liquidation 
• Business Liquidation 

"I absolutely love the way the software is setup." Says Gayla Dahl of Puget Sound Estate Auctions.  

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When researching this week’s “interesting auction finds and Success Stories” I came across some Nike Shoes. While I’ve been able to get a pretty good deal on shoes at Amazon and Ebay, I’ve yet to find Nike Air Max Sq Uptempo Zm Mens Basketball shoes for less than about $100. In fact these Size 9.5 shoes usually go for around $150.00.  Current bid at Sac Valley Auction is $16!

Of course one of the drawbacks of finding shoes at an auction is the lack of choices to choose from. Other than a lack of different sizes this particular auction seems to be an exception.

​For example this lot has two pairs the Air Max White/white no 386240 and the White /Silver No 698902 both with the original boxes. Both are stated to be “very lightly worn” giving the idea that they may have been just tried on in the store or brought back without really being used. Either way could put your kid in some Nike Air Max shoes at a great price.

There’s also lot 110 Some Michael Jordan Westbrook shoes. Which are going for $200 at store.nike.com and are currently auctioning for $5.00 Michael Jordan Westbrook.

Once again these are lightly worn but with the original box. 

So, as an auctioneer why would you want to auction shoes? Looking at these prices it would appear the profit margin is pretty low! While this is a great deal for the buyer what’s in it for you?

Good questions. Successful auctions need bidders .....

One undeniable advantage of shopping on the online auction sites of estates sale companies is being able to look for buys on your favorite design styles without leaving the comfort of your home. This is certainly true when you are searching out retro design furniture.  A perfect example is this Midcentury modern reclining chair by designer Milo Baughman and manufactured by Thayer Coggins as seen on this Northern California Auction.

​This recliner was manufactured at the height of the Midcentury Modern Design era which is loosely defined as between 1933 and 1965 and is limited by many as between 1947 to 1957, the middle of the 20th century.  

​Milo Baughman was brought in by manufacturer Thayer Coggin in the mid 1950s and is regarded as a highly influential designer of Midcentury modern furniture. 

Auctions are a great place to find rare and one of a kind music instruments. I stumbled across a great find at one of our member actions. A rare 1762 Jacobus Stainer Violin. My wife would love to get her hands on this one! Stainer Violins were one of the most sought after in Europe until the late 1800s.

Unique Features of Jacobus Stainer Violins

• highly skilled craftsmanship, particularly displayed in cut scrolls and occasionally carved heads of lions, angels, or women
• pronounced higher arching of the belly than the back
• Broad lower back
• varnish ranging in color from amber to orange-red, comparable in brilliance to Cremonese varnish​