Services
Estate Sales
An estate sale can feel overwhelming, but our streamlined processes and systems are designed to remove the stress and help you get the most value from your unneeded items. From start to finish, we take care of everything—our dedicated teams manage set-up, pricing, and marketing, all with one goal: achieving the best results for you.
We believe professionalism is the key to a successful estate sale. Our focus is on maximizing the value of your items while minimizing your stress. With our expertise and personalized approach, we’ll work closely with you to ensure a smooth and successful sale.
Appraisal Service
Certified Legal Appraisal Services
Specializing in fair market value and replacement value appraisals for a variety of purposes, including:
Estate Valuations: For probate, estate taxes, equitable distribution among beneficiaries, insurance coverage, and potential liquidation.
Common Appraisal Items: Antiques, collectibles, glassware, china, crystal, silver, jewelry, fine art, paintings, clocks, watches, rugs, firearms, coins, automobiles, and general household furnishings.
Business Equipment: Office furniture, restaurant equipment, store fixtures, tools, and general business assets.
Estate Liquidation
We specialize in liquidating partial or entire estates through professionally managed auctions or estate sales, conducted either on-site or at trusted auction galleries. Whether you're downsizing, managing a loved one's estate, or simply looking to sell valuable personal property, our team handles every detail with care, efficiency, and expertise. From initial assessment to final sale, we provide a seamless experience tailored to your unique needs.
Personal Property Appraisals
Our certified appraisal and valuation services are frequently trusted in sensitive legal matters, including divorce settlements and bankruptcy proceedings. With extensive experience, we also provide expert witness testimony in local district and circuit courts, as well as commissioner hearings. Whether navigating complex asset division or supporting legal documentation, our team delivers accurate, credible, and court-ready reports tailored to each unique case.
Clean Outs
We provide comprehensive clean-out services for clients who need to fully clear a home—whether following an estate sale, preparing to list a property, or undergoing a major life transition. From moving and downsizing to starting fresh, our tailored solutions are designed to meet your unique needs. In just a few days, we can completely empty a home, leaving it broom-swept, vacuumed, and ready for its next chapter.
Valuation Expertise
Our appraisal services cover a wide range of personal and business property for a variety of needs, including estate purposes and itemized valuations. We provide expert appraisals for complete household furnishings, antiques, and furniture, as well as fine art, silver, glassware, and crystal. Additional specialties include china and collectibles, automobiles, firearms, coins, and tools. Whether you're settling an estate, preparing for sale, or simply seeking an accurate valuation, our team delivers thorough, reliable, and well-documented reports tailored to your unique assets.
Auctions
For clients who prefer to avoid public estate sales in their homes, auctions offer a private and efficient alternative—allowing only winning bidders access to the property. At C.R.E.S., we’ve embraced the evolving landscape of estate sales with innovative online and virtual solutions designed to broaden your reach and maximize results. Our services include strategic online listings, virtual tours, live streaming, and secure online bidding, all tailored to engage a wider audience across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. We also offer shipping coordination and virtual consultations, ensuring buyers can browse, bid, and purchase with confidence from anywhere. With a secure and seamless digital process, C.R.E.S. makes it easier than ever to liquidate estates professionally, privately, and profitably.
Contact us.
(757) 621-8516
115 82nd Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451