Company Testimonials: ANTIQUES by Michele Markovich Estate Liquidation and Relocation
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Sep 26, 2016
Michele, It was great working with you. I was very happy with your support on doing the estate sale. My recommendation is as follows: I am very happy with Michele doing the estate sale for my parent’s home. She was able to handle several difficult aspects of the sale, including assessing fair market value for many odd items, managing a difficult location of premises, and timely closure of sale. She demonstrated great experience in her overall knowledge of antiques and her expertise in the estate sale process. Again, thanks for all the hard work and expertise! Notation: Due to no parking, fire lanes, liability exposure, client's volume of personal inventory remaining on the property and the supplies/tools of multiple contractors, for security, a modified sale was successfully offered to protect personal assets.
Paul A. , Oakland, CA
Sep 22, 2016
May 2016 Michele, Thanks so much. Can't tell you how much we appreciate all you've done ....could not have done that much so quickly without you. You do walk on water babe, you're the goods. Thanks again for everything and we will be in touch for this, that and the other!
L. G. , Castro Valley CA
Sep 22, 2016
Thank you Michele...you helped us so much! Don't know what we would have done without you. Seriously would have been lost without you!
R. L. , Hayward CA
Jul 03, 2016
"You gave us great advice ...so respectful of mom's things. ..want to write something that reflects how sensitive you are..." When you can’t keep everything, Michele is the one to call. She handles emptying a house with sensitivity and efficiency…even the junk. Our mother had many religious items that we had qualms about selling and these were put in a glass case to maintain reverence. She displayed vintage items cleverly and has a great following of shoppers. She knows what things are worth and was generous with her advice and led us to a reliable cross country shipping company for several fragile items as well as a local piano mover who we could trust with an antique player. Our neighbors were treated very well which meant a lot to us. This was so much more than just an estate sale…she really earns her share!
MA Crudo, San Lorenzo CA
Mar 12, 2016
Michele is a dynamo. She handled the estate sale when we moved my mother in 2014 and - when she was done - the house was impeccable. She made a difficult situation so much less stressful for us. We were in good hands. She is such a pro.
When I was ready to downsize to a smaller home in 2016, I called on Michele again and had another great experience.
She is honest, trustworthy and kind-hearted, and a great business woman. Michele actually drove some items out to Lodi to help out a buyer. My highest recommendation.
Nancie Ryan, Castro Valley CA
Feb 27, 2016
Our mother and father had lived in the same home in the bay area for over 50 years. When my mother passed we moved my father into assisted living quarters. I live down south and my brother up north. We spend weekends combing through what we knew they wanted distributed and passed on.

Then the real work began. It seemed overwhelming to sort through what was valuable and what should be donated prior to listing our parents home for sale. We needed someone with that knowledge to help us. Our realtor was kind enough to recommend Michele Markovich of Antiques by Michele Markovich, Estate Liquidation & Senior Relocation.

Michele met with us to assess the potential sale of the belongings. She made this process seem effortless. Her tireless hours spent preparing for the sale were beyond my comprehension. It was endearing to work with her in her respect and appreciation of my parents belongings.
Once the sale was over, she took care of donations and garbage pickup so we were able to move swiftly into listing process with our realtor.

We would highly recommend her services.

L.K. and Family June 2015
Full Estate Liquidation, including recovery of diamond earrings and retrieval in excess of $1,000 in gross sales from the dumpster prior to contractual agreement.
Loanne, Oceanside CA
Nov 28, 2015
Michele, AMAZING! Thank you for all of your hard work, expertise and most of all kindness. Not only are you AWESOME - but funny as well! I saw you in action! We really enjoyed working with you. You are a true "gem".
A.S. , San Leandro CA
Aug 26, 2015
Sue A. Pleasanton, CA Compliment 5.0 stars We hired Michele to clear out and sell the contents of my parent's home and surrounding 2 acres. She met with us initially to sign a contract which was very clear in regards to her fees and expectations. I was impressed with her professionalism, knowledge, but most of all her sensitivity to the situation...both of my parent's are alive but we were moving them to separate care facilities. I knew from our first visit that we were in good and capable hands. We were able to just step back and let Michele work her magic. The sale was a huge success... Michele communicated throughout the process and I never felt like I needed to be looking over her shoulder. Forty plus years of "stuff" was sold, donated, disposed of and the house was left empty and clean. When all was said and done, Michele had met/exceeded our Escrow closing date, reduced her commission AND kept the final clean-out costs lower than estimated. We couldn't have hoped for things to have gone any smoother. I will not hesitate to recommend Michele to others who are going through a similar situation. Thank you, Michele!
Note: the entire property exterior 1\ 2 acre plus was empty and clean, not a stick/leaf on the lot as well as the interior left broom swept. Shipping container sold and removed safely!
Sue A. , Pleasanton, CA
Aug 26, 2015
We just purchased a gorgeous mid century bedroom set at an estate sale run by Michele this week-end. She worked with us to get them delivered, while in the midst of being torn in a million different directions by customers asking for prices. I found her prices to be fair and the sale to be organized and friendly. I'm definitely going to check out her other sales now that I'm on her mailing list.
Mimi, SF, CA
Aug 26, 2015
We highly recommend Michelle Markovich as an estate liquidator. Our family hired her to help with an estate sale. She knows who is interested in what and calls them. In my case she called over a scrap metal dealer and cleaned out a shed. The estate was small in comparison with most she deals with but she did a very professional job. Although the sale was scheduled for a weekend, she started selling on Thursday. She will keep separate track of items that you want to sell that are not part of the estate and at the end show you her "books" of your sale. In my case she was still selling stuff even after the "book" on the sale closed. After the sale she will arrange for a donation pickup of all unsold items if you wish her to. She will also advise you of how to get rid of items that no one will take. i.e. old propane tanks, paint, etc. We think she did a great job.
Linda , CV CA
Aug 12, 2015
5.0 star rating 2/28/2015 Michele helped me sell my parents' things collected over many years. My parents both died last summer 2014, one right after the other. Michele is extremely knowledgeable about antiques, what's valuable, what isn't, and knows many people in the area who help her do her job well. By the holidays, she helped me clear the house, ready to prep for painting and cleaning and eventually selling. Michele was like an angel for me at a tough time and kept me doing my job as the executrix of my parents' estate. She also kept me up-to-date on what was going on and "on task." I will always be grateful. Addendum: 2 1/2 weeks of detailed sorting of personal belongings and searching, lead to the recovery of 5 lost items and hidden value. There was no charge for this service.
Regina W. , San Leandro CA
Jun 26, 2015
On Apr 19, 2011, at 4:26 PM Hi Michele, Your package arrived, thank you so very much for all the hard work you & Paul did. You were really an answer to my prayers. I never in my wildest dreams thought I could just walk away from the house, turn my keys over to an "angel" and it would not only get completely cleaned up but a good deal of money would be made also. I just feel like you went above & beyond the call of duty in all you did for me. I cannot think of a single thing that you could have done to better serve me as your client. Please feel free to use me for any reference you might like to have in the future, it would be my honor to recommend you & your wonderful service. I am sending this to Jay, my attorney who gave me your name & to Thomy my realtor so they will know how very, very satisfied I am with you & your services and they can feel very free to recommend you to anybody & everybody. Once again, thank you for EVERYTHING, I do so appreciate all your hard work, you are wonderful. Sincerely, J. B.
J.B. , Estes PARK CO
Jun 13, 2015
This was my first experience with an estate sale and how Fortunate I was to get Michele as my agent. All aspects of the sale were professional and timely. Michele took over completely, organizing, advertising, selling and even cleaning to leave the house totally empty. She accomplished all this while still being kind, compassionate and efficient. I will not hesitate to recommend Michele to prospective customers. Great job Michele, many thanks.
K hart, Castro Valley CA
May 06, 2015
Dear Michele, It is hard to find words to thank you for your hard work, perseverance, patience and kindness. You've done such a great job, we are overwhelmed. As a small token of our gratitude, please accept this hand knit cowl. It is freshly washed as I do with everything I knit. We wish you great success, good luck and health.
A. and E.N, Castro Valley, .CA, Castro Valley CA
Feb 28, 2015
Michele helped me sell my parents' things collected over many years. My parents both died last summer 2014, one right after the other. Michele is extremely knowledgeable about antiques, what's valuable, what isn't, and knows many people in the area who help her do her job well. By the holidays, she helped me clear the house, ready to prep for painting and cleaning and eventually selling. Michele was like an angel for me at a tough time and kept me doing my job as the executrix of my parents' estate. She also kept me up-to-date on what was going on and "on task." I will always be grateful.
R.W., Hayward CA
Feb 21, 2015
Nowak Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. MIchelle is a real pro at her job. I was quite impressed with the way she handled our sale. What a huge job, but done in the most efficient manner. I am so glad we were able to have Michelle help us through this huge undertaking. What a hard worker!
B.N. , Castro Valley CA
Feb 19, 2015
Congratulatory Letter Re: Work Anniversary! "Hey, Michele, Good to know you are doing well. We offer your name to folks who are contemplating an estate sale. Hope something comes of it. We hold you dear! Have another remarkable and prosperous year, --w."
W.F., Client (0ver 5 years ago), Hayward CA
Feb 16, 2015
Working with Michele in our first time estate sale experience was definatley positvie and profitable. Her entire work ethic and approach was organized and efficient. She is hard working, honest and fair to both seller and buyer. Not only was her business ethic steller but her personal care and interest for our family was exceptional. We highly recommend Michele to anyone needing help with estate liquidation.
Ingrid, Ebba, and Paul, Castro Valley CA
Jul 04, 2014
"My dear Michele, We drove the Mercedes back yesterday. It was a long but uneventful trip, and we are catching up today There is no way we can thank you enough for all of your efforts to sell our things, donate, and to haul away the rest, and to leave our home cleaned out and empty It was a tremendous job, and you accomplished it with such expertise and ability. Bill and I had no idea what to expect from the sale, and we are extremely happy with the results Thank you, thank you again I wish we had been able to know one another longer". Rita August 2013 Thank You!
Rita and Bill, Hayward, CA TO OREGON OR
Jul 04, 2014
"Dear Michele, Thank you for the wonderful job you did...we were pleasantly surprised at the amount of money you made for us. Mom will be able to live comfortably for a long time. Thank you for everything!" C. and H. Texas April 2014
C. and H. , TX
Jul 04, 2014
Hi Michele. We would like to thank you so much for all your work in conducting the estate sale at the house and for the results that exceeded our expectations. The house was left empty as we desired and very very neat and clean. Any customers that you have should be more than pleased with your work and you are are fun to work with. Aug. 2013
Al and Bev, Palo Alto/CV CA
Jun 29, 2014
8/23/2012 Michelle is the best! Honorable to a fault, hardworking, smart...we worked together on a very long estate liquidation, and she surpassed my expectations at all junctures. Impeccable integrity. Thoroughly enjoyable to work with! I am very grateful to have 'found' Michelle.
Arlen K., Healdsburgh CA
Jun 29, 2014
3/23/2014 When it came time to help a family member downsize from 4000 to 550 square feet i met with several bay area Estate Liquidators. I trusted my intuition and went with Antiques by Michele Markovich. Michele for exceeded my expectations. Her attention to detail, safety, research, and organization was impressive. Michele closed the sale with more than $20,000 over her competitors estimate. Michele will always be the first person i call when it comes to Estate Liquidation.
J.M., Client , San Francisco CA
Jun 29, 2014
Michael H. Modesto, CA 0 friends 1 review 3/20/2014 This review has taken me much longer to get to then I would have liked and for that I am heartfully sorry. Michelle ran the estate sale for my grandmother's house in Mid 2013. The process was straight and to the point. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and made the process entirely stress free. I cannot stress enough how much time and gray hairs she saved my sister and I. Thank you Michelle. I don't recall whether or not I ever said it. You were a great asset.
Michael, client , Modesto CA
Jun 29, 2014
I decided to overlook a few of these reviews as they seemed like typical one-off complaints, and boy, I am so glad that I did! I had a garage full of antique "stuff" that I wanted to sell - some nice pieces, some garbage. Within the first few minutes of meeting Michelle, I was impressed by her experience, her knowledge and her focus on understanding my objectives. Over the course of the next week , I also learned that Michelle is: 1) Hard-working & organized: Late into the night, she would go through all the pieces herself, assess them, organize them and present them. She would very clearly communicate with us the plan, schedule and action items remaining. 2) Great with people: Michelle not only understands the history and value of each piece), she also clearly loves working with people and understanding their needs. She has a loyal client and customer base that have worked with her for years, and they keep on coming back - not only a testament to Michelle's great antique finds, but her ability to match them up with the right owner! She's a pleasure to work with!! 3) Knows her business: Michelle can very quickly assess the value/condition of an item, its historical context and how it fits in with current trends. She was able to sift through the junk and find some exquisite and very rare antique finds (glass lamps, vintage brochures, antique dolls, old photographs) which makes her estate sales such a treasure trove! In short, Michelle is the best and I would give her 6 stars if I could!
Monica, client , San Francisco CA
Jun 29, 2014
Ray M. Brentwood, CA 3/5/2012 I was reffered by my in laws to use Michele. And I'm soooooo glad that I did! Michele under promises and OVER delivers! We did business with Michele over 45 days ago and she is still helping us out! Fantastic service! No disappointments.
Ray , Castro Valley, CA
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