What services does VSP offer?
We specialize in online auction sales and provide estate liquidation and complete cleanouts. We help organize, stage, photograph and market the contents of a home, oversee buyer pickup and coordinate the final cleanout.
How do I get started?
Call 951-754-6254 or email VSPAuctions@Gmail.com to discuss your property, timeline and goals. We will help determine which services fit your situation and explain the next steps.
Should I throw things away before contacting VSP?
Please speak with us before discarding items intended for sale. Everyday household goods, furniture and collectibles may have resale value. Set aside personal documents, family keepsakes and anything you want to keep.
What is the difference between an estate sale and an online auction?
An estate sale takes place at the home, with items offered at marked prices. An online auction lets registered buyers bid through VSPAuctions.Hibid.com, followed by scheduled pickup. The best approach depends on the contents, property access and your timeline.
Do you help with downsizing or a home that is not part of an estate?
Yes. We help families and property owners with downsizing and liquidating household contents.
How are fees and cleanout costs determined?
Fees depend on the scope of work, the contents and the services needed. Your agreement explains the applicable fees and any cleanout or hauling costs. Contact us to discuss your property and receive an evaluation.
What happens to items that do not sell?
We discuss the remaining items with you and coordinate the agreed next steps, which may include donation or disposal. Donation drop-offs and receipts can be included as part of the cleanout plan.
Can you leave the house empty and broom-swept?
Yes. Complete cleanout services can include removing the remaining contents, coordinating donations and hauling, and leaving the property broom-swept. The scope is agreed before work begins.
Do you work with gated communities and HOAs?
We coordinate access requirements, gate lists and approved pickup times with the property owner or representative. Please tell us about HOA rules or access restrictions when you contact us.
Where can I bid on VSP auctions?
Visit VSPAuctions.Hibid.com to view available auctions, register and bid. Review each auction’s terms, pickup information and any shipping options before placing a bid.
How does an estate sale with VSP Auctions work?
We begin by evaluating the contents of the property and identifying items that may be appropriate for sale. Items are then prepared, photographed and cataloged for an online auction. Buyers bid online, and successful bidders arrange pickup according to the auction terms.
Do you work with inherited homes?
Yes. If you have inherited a home filled with belongings and are not sure where to begin, contact us to discuss the property and your situation.
Do you work with probate estates?
We can assist with the contents and physical cleanout side of an estate. We do not provide legal probate administration or legal advice, so legal questions should be directed to your attorney or other qualified professional.
Do you work with executors and trustees?
Yes. We can assist with the physical contents, liquidation and cleanout aspects of an estate. Executors and trustees can contact VSP to discuss the property and the services required.
Do I need to clean, sort or empty the house before contacting VSP?
No. Contact VSP first so we can discuss the property and determine what services may be appropriate. The family should identify personal and sentimental belongings they intend to keep before items are prepared for sale.
What kinds of things can be sold?
Depending on the estate, items may include furniture, antiques, collectibles, artwork, jewelry, tools, appliances, electronics and household goods.
Do you sell everything in the house?
Not necessarily. Items are evaluated individually or by category to determine what may be appropriate for the auction. The estate representative should first identify items that need to be retained or handled separately.
What if I do not know what should be sold?
That is one reason to contact VSP before beginning the cleanout. We can discuss the contents and determine whether an online auction may be appropriate.
Do buyers have to come to the house to bid?
No. The bidding process takes place online. Pickup arrangements depend on the terms of the individual auction.
What happens after the auction?
Winning bidders pick up their purchases according to the auction terms. VSP can then help address remaining contents and complete the property cleanout when that service is requested.
How long does estate liquidation or a cleanout take?
Every estate is different. The timeline depends on the size of the property, amount of contents, preparation required, auction schedule, buyer pickup and scope of the cleanout.
What is the difference between estate liquidation and an estate sale?
Estate liquidation is the broader process of dealing with the contents of an estate. An estate sale or online auction can be one part of that process. VSP can help with the auction as well as the removal of remaining contents.
Can you handle an entire household?
Yes. VSP can evaluate the contents of an entire home and develop an approach based on the property’s contents and circumstances, from individual rooms and household collections to larger property cleanouts.
Do you remove furniture and appliances?
Our cleanout services can include remaining furniture, appliances, household contents and unwanted material after the sale.
Do you clean out garages and storage areas?
Garage, workshop and storage contents can be part of a complete estate cleanout. Let us know about garages, sheds, storage areas and other areas containing belongings.
Do you work with adult children helping their parents downsize?
Yes. Family members can contact VSP to discuss a parent’s downsizing project. We can help with online auction and cleanout services when someone is downsizing from a longtime home.
Can you help an out-of-area family member or executor?
Contact VSP to discuss the property and circumstances. The appropriate service and process depend on the location and scope of the project.
Do I need to be at the property?
The appropriate arrangement depends on the property and circumstances. Contact VSP to discuss the project.
What areas does VSP serve?
VSP serves much of Southern California, including Orange County, Riverside County, North County San Diego and parts of San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties. See our Service Areas page or call 951-754-6254 to ask about your property.
Do you serve Riverside, Temecula, Murrieta, Lake Elsinore and Menifee?
Yes. Contact VSP to discuss estate liquidation, online auction and cleanout services for your property in these areas.
Do you serve areas outside the cities listed?
Potentially. Service availability depends on the location and project. Call 951-754-6254 to ask about your property.
Can you handle both the auction and the cleanout?
Yes. The liquidation and cleanout can be part of one overall estate project.