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DOWNSIZING IN AUSTRALIA

DOWNSIZING IN AUSTRALIA

items and some will work the sale as well if you need them to . Search for professional organisers or garage sale services in your area if you are interested in this option .
Estate buy-out companies are another option . They will come in and make you an offer for everything you have . They haul off your items and pay you a lump sum . The amount may be less than what you could make selling the items in a sale , but it is a quick process it gets the items out of your way , so you can focus on the other aspects of your move .
If you don ’ t have a lot to sell but what you do have could be of value , an auction might be a good option for you . Auction companies will take your items on consignment and sell them for you . Some do online auctions while others still do traditional live auctions . They take a portion of the proceeds as their fee for selling . Fees vary widely depending on the service , so be

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