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Events ServicesCalifornia, United States0-1 Employees
Unexpected Treasures, based in Palo Alto, California, offers comprehensive estate-clearance services tied to the settlement and preparation of family homes. The company manages the full process—from an initial consultation to determine property value and disposition, through organizing and conducting estate sales, to cleaning and readying the home for resale or occupancy. It serves seniors, their families, estate executors, and trustees who need help evaluating items, selling valuable pieces, and clearing out remaining contents with a single point of contact. Its operations hinge on coordinating a team of specialists, including appraisers, estate-sale staff, movers, donation experts, cleaners, and other resources, under one project manager. The estate-sale phase encompasses item valuation, pricing, advertising, two-hour private and public sales, and comprehensive financial reporting to the client. For valuable items, it arranges consignments or auctions and coordinates donations to museums or local charities, with itemized donation receipts provided; optional services cover tasks such as removing carpeting, dismantling sheds, and minor repairs or touch-up painting to ready the home for listing or occupancy.