Coquitlam Estate sales

Not all estate sales are created equal. West Coast Downsizing Solution has built a reputation for professionalism, honesty, and customer-focused service throughout the Lower Mainland—including right here in Coquitlam. 

We understand the Coquitlam market, its neighborhoods, and their buyer interests. That local expertise helps us market estate sales and promote the best deals to shoppers in the region. 

Every estate sale is carefully staged and catalogued as per industry best practices. Online auctions feature detailed photos and descriptions, while in-home sales are specially staged for easy browsing and smooth foot traffic. 

Our bidding process is straightforward with no hidden fees. Buyers know exactly what they’re bidding on, what they’re paying, and how to collect their winnings.  

 No two Coquitlam estate sales are ever the same. Each sale reflects the unique history of every household as well as their tastes and life experiences. Every sale is worth exploring, because you never know what you’re going to find.  

If you want to stay ahead of the crowd and be one of the first to attend an estate sale, then buckle up. We’ve got some great suggestions for staying in the know. 

Estate sale companies like West Coast Downsizing Solution always advertise their sales in advance. Go to their websites and look at their schedule of upcoming auctions. If they have a newsletter, subscribe to it so you can get alerted whenever a new auction is about to open.  

Some online auction platforms allow you to search by individual item. If you see one of those listings, check for important information like sale dates, bidding format, pickup location and times, and item highlights. It may affect your bidding strategy—or if you even want to bid at all. 

Try to attend the first day of an in-home auction so you can snatch up the most prized items. If there are any items you’re unsure of, take note of them and return later on in the week. If it’s still there, the seller may be more willing to negotiate near the end of the sale. For online auctions, try setting your account to auto-bid when you’re offline so you don’t lose out while you’re away from your desk.  

Most downsizing auctions and estate sales take place in private residences and during meaningful points in a homeowner’s life—moving away from a treasured home or dealing with a death in the family. It’s important to be understanding and respectful at all times.

When attending Coquitlam estate sales:

Each estate sale may have different rules depending on the wishes of the homeowner or the experience of the staff. Just because some other estate sale allowed you to pick up items and move them to a different room, doesn’t mean it’s ok for you to do it everywhere else.  

This isn’t a faceless corporation that has crates of products in the back room. This is a home and every item in the house is irreplaceable. If you break an item, they won’t be able to sell that anymore and you may be forced to buy it.  

Well-attended estate sales can host over a hundred people, with only a handful of staff members—including the estate owner. If you have trouble getting the help you need, be patient. Professional estate sale organizers are used to dealing with crowds and will eventually give you the help you need. 

Remember that this is an estate sale, not a Black Friday event. Be sensitive and polite to all the staff, because they could be going through a major life-changing event; maybe even a death in the family.