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Estate Sales

Estate Sales

Professional, Profitable, and Personalized – Estate Sales by Sunshine Estate Liquidators

Turn a Lifetime of Belongings Into Value With a Trusted Local Expert

When it’s time to sell the contents of a home—whether after a loss, downsizing, or transition into assisted living—an estate sale can feel overwhelming. Sunshine Estate Liquidators, led by Paula Hollowell, provides full-service, locally based estate sales in Sun City Center and South Hillsborough County that are respectful, organized, and tailored to your family’s needs.

With over 10 years of hands-on experience, a background in retail and marketing, and CAGA certification in personal property appraisal, Paula brings both professionalism and personal care to every estate sale she manages.

What Sets Our Estate Sales Apart

Thorough Research & Fair Pricing

Every item in your home is evaluated with care. Paula and her team research and price each item appropriately, using appraisal knowledge and local market data to ensure you get a fair return.

Professional Staging & Retail Experience

With over 35 years in retail and management, Sunshine knows how to stage your home to attract buyers, increase visibility of key items, and create a smooth shopping flow—just like a retail store.

Effective Local Marketing

We advertise each sale on top estate sale platforms, use targeted social media promotion, and leverage local networks to draw in serious buyers. Our sales are well-attended and well-organized.

Secure Payment Processing

We bring a point-of-sale register to every sale—no awkward cash boxes. Buyers can pay with credit, debit, or cash. Funds are tracked and securely processed, with final accounting and payouts typically ready by the following Thursday.

What’s Included in Our Estate Sale Services?

  • Complimentary consultation and walkthrough
  • Clean, respectful staging of home contents
  • Pricing and tagging of all sellable items
  • Secure, cashiered estate sale with staffed assistance
  • Local marketing and promotion
  • Post-sale breakdown and donation coordination
  • Final payout and sales report delivered promptly

Our Process – What to Expect

  1. Schedule a Free Consultation
    We’ll walk through the home with you or your representative, discuss what items you wish to sell, and determine if a sale is the best fit.
  2. Prepare & Stage the Home
    We need 2 weeks of access before the sale to clean, sort, research, price, and stage everything. We’ll bring in display tables, tablecloths, signage, and other supplies to make your home “retail ready.”
  3. Conduct the Sale
    Two day estate sales are typically held Friday and Saturday. For 3 day sales we add Thursday. We manage the crowd, answer questions, and process all transactions.
  4. After the Sale
    We help arrange donation pickups, trash removal, and leave the home broom-clean. High-end items pieces are often sent to a local auction house.

Frequently Asked Questions:

We operate on a percentage-based commission, typically taken from the total amount sold. Every home is different, and we tailor our rates accordingly. There are no upfront fees or deposits.

No. Most families prefer not to be present. Our team handles everything professionally and will remain in communication throughout the process.

We’ll recommend the best options—donation, auction, or disposal—depending on what’s left and your preferences. We never leave you with a mess.

Yes—but please contact us before the home is under contract. Estate sale weekends fill up fast, and we may need several weeks of access before the scheduled sale.

Absolutely. Our team monitors entry and exit points, and items of high value are placed in monitored or locked areas. We are licensed and insured for your peace of mind.

Service Area

We are focused on estate sales in Sun City Center and surrounding areas in South Hillsborough County, FL. We do more than 90% of our business in Sun City Center and cater our sales to local preferences.

Let’s Plan Your Sale

If you’re preparing to downsize, managing an estate, or helping a loved one transition, let Sunshine Estate Liquidators handle the details with care and experience.

 Call us today at 813-924-1601 to schedule your free consultation
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 Or contact us online for availability.

We’ll help you turn a house full of memories into a well-run, profitable, and respectful estate sale—so you can move forward with confidence.

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