Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get started?

Complimentary consultation - We offer a complimentary initial consultation and estimate of the value of the contents of the estate. During the walk-through, in addition to evaluating the contents, we will also discuss the possibility of donating certain items to charity as well as recycling non saleable items.

Property Asset Assessment - We begin by sending our team to your residence for a walk-through. After a complete review of the premises we will determine how to proceed. In the event that the contents of your home are insufficient to warrant an estate sale, we can offer a choice of local charity organizations that will respectfully offer your items to needy families.

Initiating the Liquidation - If we determine that the estate sale can go forward, we will discuss terms and provide the contract. Be prepared and don’t be afraid to interview our company. We are happy to inform and educate potential clients so they have all they need to confidently proceed. After we agree on terms, the contract is signed and the liquidation can begin.

Sorting, Inventory and Prep - We will then begin to inventory every item to be sold. This includes research, photographing and marketing all items to be sold. The Sale - We respectfully request that after our crew has set up the sale to look its best, nothing be removed apart from personal items designated by the family, including money, jewelry or any important family heirlooms. Accidentally selling valuables that are impossible to replace is a tragedy we want to avoid at all costs. Our goal is to make everyone involved happy.

What do our services entail?

We serve all of Houston, Texas and the surrounding areas. Contact us today and arrange a free consultation for: estate sales, real estate brokerage, appraisals and total liquidation buyouts. Our expert estate liquidators handle your estate sale from start to finish. During the consultation, we will fully explain our services and fee schedule, and answer any question you might have. Because we tailor our services, we may make an outright offer to purchase individual items or the entire contents of the estate in some circumstances.

Oden House and Reeves Estate Sales provides comprehensive residential estate sale services to private individuals, law firms, banks, and trust and estate professionals. Whether you are the owner or the custodian of an estate, you can trust us to handle every aspect of your liquidation with complete honesty, integrity, discretion and dependability. If you are downsizing or moving, we can help make the process go smoother and easier.

We tailor our services to your needs, whether it means handling the entire contents of a residential estate or just a selected portion. Our goal is to eliminate the worry and stress you would face by managing an estate sale yourself and give you a greater rate of return.

What are the benefits of our services?

Certified appraisers - Stephanie Reeves, ISA is an accredited member of the International Society of Appraisers. Appraisals for estate settlement, insurance purposes, equitable distribution or charitable donations are written to the highest standards required by Federal qualifications and insurance adjusters. Appraisals are conducted on a per hour fee basis.

Strong financial outcome - A typical sale will generate gross proceeds of 50-70% of the total from the first day sale, 20-30% from the second day, and 5-20% from the third. (Depending on inventory, the client-preferred sale may last as long as noon to 8:00 or 9:00 PM). The end of the Saturday sale is reserved for 50% off with a free giveaway at day’s end (if you choose not to keep the remaining unsold items). All sales recorded are compiled and presented as purchases rather than individual items. The reason we do it this way is because the sheer volume and variety of items precludes the ability to record each item individually. Thus, if someone purchases a sofa along with several small items like plates, two pots, a broach and a few towels, the record will reflect, “Sofa, etc.: $330.” This makes it easier to record every sale among the thousands of items at a typical estate sale. In accordance with our contract, payment will be received anywhere from a few days to 10 days, when we will provide you with paperwork detailing any and all sales for your review.

Hands-free liquidation

Valuable relationships - We partner with the best collectors, dealers and shop owners to help you achieve your estate sale goals.

Positive Experience - We have three key goals for a positive and smooth estate sale. Respect for the memory of the deceased and a painless, stress-less sales environment for everyone involved. Offer the fairest prices possible for our clients while retaining respect for the value of each and every item. Throw as little away as possible. We want to keep things out of the landfill and offer any unwanted items to those in our society who are less fortunate.

What is the commission structure of an estate sale?

The initial consultation is completely free. Oden House and Reeves Estate Sales take a 45% commision of the sale after deducted operational costs. Operational costs include security, labor, supplies clean-up and advertising. This is a general overview of our commision structure and costs, but is always negotiable and variable.

Why choose us?

Oden House and Reeves Estates Sales has been a family owned business for over 3 decades. We care about our clients and want to ensure long lasting relationships. We understand that selling your property can be daunting and overwhelming. We are here to help! Our services include turn-key estate liquidation, certified appraisals, and real estate brokerage. Our quick turnaround times will ensure that you receive your money as quickly as possible.