Guide
How to price estate-sale furniture without stalling rooms
Big pieces need confidence before buyers wander — comps, condition, and markdown plans in one calm pass.
Photograph maker marks and joinery close-ups before movers stack pieces — blurred photos waste comp quality later.
Price for the first serious Saturday crowd, then schedule markdown cadence before Sunday lunch so heirs see intent, not desperation.
Compare local pickup reality — oversized shipping skews comps — use medians from sold listings within a few hours drive whenever possible.
Log verdicts on shared tag lists so heirs and planners read the same numbers when sibling opinions diverge politely.
When data is fuzzy, stage a quiet maybe corner with signage that sets expectations honestly — credibility beats fake precision.