HOME DOWNSIZING SERVICES

Moving is stressful and overwhelming! Frequently, one does not know how much stuff they have until they are forced to reckon with packing and moving. Whether downsizing to a smaller home, downsizing from multiple properties into one that is already furnished, or eager to move into a new place and start with a fresh design, we can be of assistance. We can also be of help to those doing “spring cleaning” and looking to make space or redecorate their current spaces.

We are a resource for individuals and real estate brokers before a home goes to market and after a home has been sold. We can help declutter prior to listing or empty the home in anticipation of closing. Working with Showplace Fine Art & Estate Buyers is often the fastest way to monetize the tangible property including fine art, decorative arts, jewelry, furnishings and other objects in a home.

As a solutions based company, we can also provide clean-out services–our team will transport the fine property for us, and we will either directly handle or recommend a partner company leave the premises “broom clean.” Wherever you are in the process, the best way to start the process is to send us photos of the home and items for sale. Be sure to let us know about where you are in the process as it helps us tailor a solution to fit your needs. When sending photos, we recommend sending several pictures of each room.

What information do we need from you to start the process of our home downsizing services?

1) PHOTOS

We do not expect professional quality photos and are not worried if rooms are not magazine cover ready.
Tips for sending photos:

Take several pictures of each room to give our team an overview of what is for sale.
Be sure to take clear photos of items on bookshelves, built-ins, China cabinets (open the doors), and curio cabinets.
Take group shots of fine jewelry, costume jewelry, watches, silver and other smaller objects
Be sure to include photos of things like signatures on artwork, and markings on pieces are helpful.

2) INFORMATION ON TIMELINE, LOCATION & SITUATION

Is the house or apartment on the market?
Is the house or apartment in contract?
Where is the house or apartment located?

3) INFORMATION & BACKGROUND ON WHAT YOU HAVE

Any additional information you have about the items

if you need further assistance contact one of our representatives 212-741-8520

    
 
 
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   Alan Kingsberg 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Shawn at Showplace was fantastic from start to finish.  Showplace took a good number of items (both big and small) from my parent's estate apartment, brought three movers, were super efficient and paid a good amount for the items they took. These were good quality items which we would have donated or junked through junkluggers so they saved us the expense of removing the items and paid us to be able to resell them.  Great people to work with! Highly recommend.
  
 
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   Ted Metcalfe 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently sold our Manhattan condo and needed to sell a group of designer furniture and decorative objects by Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen, Piero Lissoni / Living Divani and others. Because of our closing, we had a firm deadline. Showplace offered a solid price and quickly arranged a pickup to meet the timeline. The team was friendly and responsive;  everything was done without a hitch. We made the right call
  
 
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   Kristine Tenace 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently had to clear out my boss’s office space, which was decorated with valuable art and antique furniture. I met with, and got quotes from, several auction houses. Showplace offered me the best, fairest price. They took everything, even items that were not very valuable, and absorbed the moving and shipping costs. Claire was extremely knowledgeable, professional, reliable and trustworthy. Not sure where any of the negative reviews came from, but I would HIGHLY recommend Showplace.
  
 
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   Daren Firestone 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't imagine that selling an estate is ever easy. But Shawn and the people at Showplace made the process as easy as possible. I live out of state, so having people I could trust was critical. Showplace was professional, fast, knowledgeable, courteous, and fair. It was also helpful that they didn't just cherry-pick the most valuable items (like modern art) but purchased most of the belongings. That meant I didn't need a team to help me organize, donate, sell, or throw away things. They made my life easier at a difficult time.
  
 
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   Janis Delson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a wonderful experience dealing with Andy Showplace.  Sean was fair and efficient and explained the process carefully. I got money that I wouldn’t have gotten without him .   Highly recommended!
  
 
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   Shaun Eli 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm the executor of an estate that had modern art in a storage facility. We arranged to meet at the facility, their curator unloaded it all into the hallway (some of the paintings were rather large), and they bought it all at a good price.
  
 
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   Ken 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My mom passed away with an estate on the upper east side of Manhattan. Many auction and estate companies wanted to pick and choose which items (silver, gold, art work) they would take and make an offers on.
Shawn came down and helped me by not only working around my schedule because I lived and worked out of state, but he also made a fair offer for all the items. Showplace not only removed built ins (chandelier, art stands) carefully and patched the holes but also replaced the chandeliers with fixtures so the apt could be sold without the need of another contractor or clean up crew to come in. The workers were nice, respectful and efficient. I highly recommend Showplace and I have already referred people to them.
  
 
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   Jeff Silna 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Showplace went about and beyond to help get our mom’s estate, which included fine art, Picasso ceramic, furnishings on the Upper East Side liquidated and ready to put on the market! They were a pleasure to work with and we have already highly recommended them and will continue to do so! Thanks again Showplace!
  
 
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   Kevin West 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It was time to sell our beautiful 2 bedroom west side apt overlooking Central Park and Showplace was the perfect company to fully dispose of all our modern furniture and selected artwork.  They did everything they said they would led by Shawn Leventhal who visited the apt and gave us a reasonable offer that we could trust.  The movers were first class supervised by Wendy B. from Showplace and we had a check on the spot!  Thank you Showplace!
  
 
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   David Hawthorne 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful experience with Showplace Fine Art & Estate Buyers. Shawn was very pleasant and walked us through the whole process and his team performed the pickup which was quick and well organized. We couldn’t be more pleased with the process from start to finish. Thank you!