Estate clean-outs are overwhelming—thousands of objects, limited time, emotional decisions, and a high risk of accidentally discarding valuable items. Jewelry, coins, artwork, photos, toys, tools, documents, vintage electronics, and antiques are often thrown away or donated before anyone realizes their significance.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 585 provides the complete non-destructive, step-by-step workflow used by professional appraisers to evaluate estates without losing value. This Master Guide teaches you how to sort systematically, recognize high-value categories, avoid common mistakes, and preserve important items before anything leaves the property.
Inside this Master Guide, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify why value is commonly lost during estate clean-outs
Recognize high-risk categories that frequently contain valuable items
Use the full 10-step appraiser workflow to prevent accidental disposal
Conduct an efficient walkthrough and set up organized sorting zones
Identify valuable items in every room—living room, kitchen, bedrooms, attic, basement, garage, and storage units
Recognize valuable materials including silver, gold, quality glass, early plastics, fine wood, and hand-forged metal
Sort and evaluate paper ephemera safely, including photos, postcards, letters, documents, diaries, and advertising
Identify jewelry value indicators without chemicals or destructive testing
Evaluate artwork, prints, and frames using non-invasive clues
Identify valuable electronics, cameras, tools, toys, games, and mixed collectibles
Apply a complete triage system: Keep, Research, Donate, Discard, Appraise
Know when to call a professional appraiser for formal documentation
Whether you’re helping a family member, managing an estate, assisting clients, or preparing a home for sale, this guide gives you the professional system needed to preserve value and avoid costly mistakes.
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Estate clean-outs are overwhelming—thousands of objects, limited time, emotional decisions, and a high risk of accidentally discarding valuable items. Jewelry, coins, artwork, photos, toys, tools, documents, vintage electronics, and antiques are often thrown away or donated before anyone realizes their significance.
DJR Expert Guide Series, Vol. 585 provides the complete non-destructive, step-by-step workflow used by professional appraisers to evaluate estates without losing value. This Master Guide teaches you how to sort systematically, recognize high-value categories, avoid common mistakes, and preserve important items before anything leaves the property.
Inside this Master Guide, you’ll learn how experts:
Identify why value is commonly lost during estate clean-outs
Recognize high-risk categories that frequently contain valuable items
Use the full 10-step appraiser workflow to prevent accidental disposal
Conduct an efficient walkthrough and set up organized sorting zones
Identify valuable items in every room—living room, kitchen, bedrooms, attic, basement, garage, and storage units
Recognize valuable materials including silver, gold, quality glass, early plastics, fine wood, and hand-forged metal
Sort and evaluate paper ephemera safely, including photos, postcards, letters, documents, diaries, and advertising
Identify jewelry value indicators without chemicals or destructive testing
Evaluate artwork, prints, and frames using non-invasive clues
Identify valuable electronics, cameras, tools, toys, games, and mixed collectibles
Apply a complete triage system: Keep, Research, Donate, Discard, Appraise
Know when to call a professional appraiser for formal documentation
Whether you’re helping a family member, managing an estate, assisting clients, or preparing a home for sale, this guide gives you the professional system needed to preserve value and avoid costly mistakes.
Digital Download — PDF • 9 Pages • Instant Access
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