Contact Me at 727-430-5626
Simple, Stress-Free Estate Liquidation
With over 15 years of experience in the Tampa Bay area, I handle estate liquidation, buyouts, and consignment for families and individuals facing major life transitions, clearing out full homes with care, expertise, and a process that makes overwhelming situations simple.
Confidence
Feel Good About Every Step
Clarity
Know What Really Matters
Closure
Move Forward with Peace
Stuck, Stressed, and Not Sure What Comes Next?
Paralyzed by the process?
You’re staring at a house full of items and don’t know how to move forward, or who to call first.
Unsure what holds value?
You don’t know what to keep, sell, or donate and worry about throwing away something important.
Need someone you can trust?
You want a knowledgeable expert to handle the process with care and confidence.
Trusted Guidance Through Life’s Transitions
I partner with families, individuals, and estate executors to simplify estate liquidation, buy-out, consignment, and storage clear-outs—offering clear guidance, trusted experience, and support every step of the way.
Navigate with Confidence
I help you understand what’s valuable, what to let go of, and how to move forward.
Reduce the Stress
From sorting to selling, I simplify every step of the estate process.
Maximize
Your Return
Get the best value for your items through trusted resale and consignment channels that I have had for over 15 years.
Know You're in Good Hands
With over 15 years of experience, I handle your transition with care and professionalism.
My Services
From in-home estate sales to donation management, I help you move forward with ease and integrity.
In-Home Estate Sales
I organize and manage professional in-home estate sales from start to finish. With over 15 years of experience in the antiques industry, I bring a trained eye and a trusted process to every estate sale. I organize, price, and stage the sale right on-site, handling everything from setup to clean-up. Each sale is professionally marketed to my exclusive list of loyal, qualified buyers, collectors, and dealers, helping you get the best value with less stress.
Online Consignment
For select rare and high-value items, I offer online consignment through platforms that provide the proper attention to your valuables. I handle photography, descriptions, pricing, and shipping. Additionally, I promote listings to my trusted network of buyers, ensuring each item is viewed by those who genuinely appreciate it.
Buyouts
When time is limited or a sale isn’t the best fit, I offer full or partial buyouts. I evaluate your items with care and make a fair offer so you can move forward quickly. My buyout service is ideal for estates that require a fast and simple solution without compromising value.
Donation Management
When certain items don’t fit a sale or resale strategy, I handle donation coordination on your behalf. I ensure that gently used goods are donated to local charities that accept them, and I provide documentation so you can receive a tax-deductible record for your donation.
I am here to help you move forward with confidence.
You don’t have to figure it out alone. Whether you’re local in the Tampa Bay area or managing things from out of state, I’ll guide you through every step with clarity, confidence, and care.
As a third-generation antique, collectibles, and estate tradesman with over 15 years of experience, I’m here to make the process easier, no matter where you are.
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"I was so overwhelmed being out of state and had to liquidate my mother's estate. John worked diligently and I got my check just days after the sale. So pleased!" ~JW
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"He does his research to get fair prices. He liquidated my sister's estate in two weeks when others couldn't do it for a month." ~HN
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"His sales are so easy to find with big yellow signs. Always has quallity merchandise at fair market value prices.” (From a buyer) ~FN
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Even though the weather was working against him, my estate sale went as scheduled and we met our goal to have the house ready to sell. Thanks, John!" ~PB
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Very knowledgeable when it comes to antiques and collectibles. John distinguishes the valuable items from the junk. He saved me a lot of time." ~JP
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"I made so much more money consigning my items with John than if I had an estate sale. Thank you so much!" ~SW
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Very happy with what he paid me for my Lladro collection." ~MN
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"Arrived on time and bought the majority of items I wanted to sell. Cash paid. Nothing better than that!" ~DC
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
"John exceeded my expectations with my online consignment of a coin collection I inherited." ~LC
My Process in
Three Simple Steps
Overwhelmed? I get it, this is personal. My process is designed to make a hard time feel a little easier. I guide you every step of the way with a trusted, easy process.
STEP 1
Schedule a Free Consultation
Start with a free, no-pressure consultation to determine how we can best support you. We can meet in person, over Zoom, or by email with photos if you're out of town. This conversation helps us understand the size of the estate, your timeline, and any unique circumstances. Whether you're managing a loved one's estate or preparing for a move, we’ll walk you through the next steps with clarity.
STEP 2
Create a Custom Plan
Every estate is unique, which is why we create a customized plan tailored to your specific needs. We assess the inventory and recommend the best approach, whether that’s a full estate sale, selective consignment, or direct buyout. We handle all pricing and organization of items. If an estate sale is part of the plan, we also manage early online listings to help generate buyer interest through marketing campaigns before the sale begins.
STEP 3
Clear the Space & Finalize the Sale
Once the buyout sale or estate liquidation is complete, we help clear any remaining items, coordinate donation pickups, and leave the space clean and ready for what’s next. You’ll receive a detailed inventory and payout summary within seven days. Our goal is to make this process easy and respectful, especially for those managing estates from out of state or navigating difficult transitions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every estate is different, so we offer three options:
1. On-site estate sale
2. Consignment of Items
3. Estate buyout
An estate sale is a two-day event where items are sold to the public directly in the home.
Consignment is where the consignee and consignor agree to sell items based on an agreed-upon percentage of the sales going to the consignor.
A buyout is where an estate company agrees to buy one item, multiple items, or an entire estate for an agreed-upon price from the seller.
Remove all the items you wish to keep. This includes sentimental items and items that cannot be sold at an estate sale, such as alcohol, over-the-counter and prescribed medications, firearms and ammunition, hazardous materials, and perishable food. Additionally, the premises should be relatively clean so that buyers can attend the sale comfortably.
The seller must have legal title to the entire contents of the premises, the property, free and clear of all liens or other claims of right. The seller shall maintain liability insurance for the premises on which the estate sale will take place.
While I don’t prepare tax returns, I will refer you to a CPA and coordinate with you to implement tax-efficient investment strategies. I also work with estate planning attorneys to ensure your legacy and wealth transfer plans are in place. See Strategic Alliances
Each estate is different, so preparation will vary depending on the number of items, the research required for those items, the weather, holidays, and the schedule. Typically, estate sales last two to three days.
We do a free, no-obligation evaluation of your items to determine if a consignment is worthwhile. Consignment items typically have a higher value, and an agreed-upon percentage for selling the items online is negotiated with the consignor and the consignee. All items are carefully packed, inventoried, and taken to the consignee's establishment for online sale. The consignor will receive a percentage of sales at an agreed-upon time.
We sell items at fair market value based on experience, research, and appraisals by third-party experts if necessary. How do buyouts work? We will make you an offer on one item or an entire collection of items and remove them from the premises immediately. Payment is made via Venmo, Zelle, or personal check. We do NOT carry cash to buyouts.
We can provide a list of options to donate, recycle, or dispose of your items; however, we do not coordinate this unless paid to do so. Who are the buyers? We have a network of online and in-person buyers who have attended our estate sales and purchased items through our online platform. We advertise through social media, estatesales.net, an email subscriber list, and with street signs for estate sales.
We have a network of online and in-person buyers who have attended our estate sales and purchased items through our online platform. We advertise through social media, estatesales.net, an email subscriber list, and with street signs for estate sales.
As a third-generation antique, collectibles, and estate tradesman, John Vassel possesses the experience, knowledge, integrity, and resources to manage the liquidation of an estate with a stress-free approach.
At Tampa Estate Solutions, I assist families and individuals in navigating estate liquidation and downsizing with care and expertise. As a third-generation collector of antiques and collectibles with over 15 years of experience in the industry, I bring trusted knowledge that helps uncover the true value of rare and meaningful items, making what can be an overwhelming transition respectful and straightforward.
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Want first pick before the crowds arrive? Our exclusive email list gives you early access to select estate sales, sometimes days before they’re advertised to the public. Whether you’re a collector, reseller, or just love a great find, this is your inside track.
