Sell, Keep, or Toss?: How to Downsize a Home, Settle an Estate, and Appraise Personal Property

Sell, Keep, or Toss is a unique guide to dealing with personal property during life’s transitions. Whether downsizing to a smaller home or dispersing the contents of a loved one’s estate, collectibles expert and professional appraiser Harry Rinker helps to simplify the complicated personal, familial, and financial decisions involved in clearing out a house. With practical, down-to-earth advice, Rinker shows how to determine what to Sell, Keep or Toss, and guides you through the intricacies of how to do it, including how to:
- Pass treasured mementos to future generations
- Recognize valuable collections
- Find reputable appraisers and auctioneers
- Get a tax benefit from donating unwanted items
- Maximize the profit on items sold