You know what is in the house, where it is, and what cars are in the garage. But you are hundreds or thousands of miles away. You do not need to fly in, take weeks off work, or handle security codes and keys. We take the job, run the sale, coordinate with your Realtor, and disburse your funds.
“Plenty of past clients whom I’ve never met in person would report that we keep our word and get the job done we promised with clear expectations and no surprises. We work for people, not things. Regardless of means and investment in belongings, everyone deserves excellent service.”
Here are three real-world examples from our recent sales showing exactly how long-distance estates are executed from start to finish.
Our client was located in Kentucky and we had only ever communicated by email. She downloaded our app, reviewed and securely e-signed her contract online, and tracked the progress in real-time. After the sale closed, she logged right back into our app to review the itemized sales report before the final proceeds check arrived in her mailbox.
We never met in person—only exchanged text messages and worked together remotely to troubleshoot the home’s security alarm system. Once the liquidation was wrapped up, the residence was left sparkling clean, completely ready for real estate photos, and the key was safely left under a concrete birdbath for the Realtor.
We emptied a very difficult home left to a Midwest university, maintaining a close phone relationship with the representative. The home contents were bequeathed to a distant niece, the real property to the college, and the estate included vehicles. We coordinated the title documents, sold the cars, and settled all parties cleanly.
You don’t need to guess how things will be handled. Here is our direct policy on the logistics that matter most to out-of-town executors.
Yes. We frequently liquidate vehicles right alongside household merchandise. Whether it is an everyday commuter car, truck, or classic automobile, we handle staging, buyer screening, and paperwork.
Yes. When we say handoff, we mean keys and timeline. We prepare the property so it is camera-ready for the Realtor’s listing or in time for closing, leaving keys in a lockbox or on the kitchen counter.
We collect a handful of business cards from your Realtor. Our estate sales welcome far more visitors than an open house, and many shoppers ask if the house is for sale. Handing out your Realtor’s card is a fast, easy answer that sells homes!
We just need a key. A Realtor or neighbor with a watchful eye gives us access. We keep the key secure throughout the project, and then we leave it on the kitchen counter when we are done.
No. We always welcome a family walk-through the day before we open to the public if someone is local, but it is never required. You can leave the rest entirely to us with complete peace of mind.
To liquidate titled assets and cars, we require your Letter of Testamentary, signed (but not dated) vehicle titles, and a copy of the death certificate for the registered owner.
Agreements and updates are handled smoothly from your phone or desktop. Download Empire v.5 on iOS or Android to experience total transparency:
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Simple, clear expectations with zero surprises from our initial phone call to the final check in your mailbox.
You decide what family keeps and what is included. Provide access via a Realtor lockbox or neighbor, and we assess the property on-site.
We send your contract with locked project calendar dates directly through the Empire v.5 app. You review, click to sign, and your dates are confirmed.
Zero hourly setup labor charges. We organize, research, price, photograph, advertise, and run the on-site and online sale smoothly.
Unsold items made to go away. Floors swept, house left empty and clean for the Realtor, and your net proceeds check is mailed on schedule.
“Don’t let it be complicated. Choose someone you trust, give them a key, don’t overthink words like worth and value, then open your eyes after the house is empty.”