3 March 2026
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10:00 am
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12:00 pm
Brick & Bloom Real Estate Group host guest speaker Heather Johnson from HouseLife.
Downsizing can be liberating—but also overwhelming. What do you keep? What do you sell? And what’s actually worth anything? This talk will help attendees separate the valuable from the sentimental, and the marketable from the mythical. We’ll explore which household items consistently fetch good money, where to sell them for the best return, and which “collectibles” are more clutter than cash. It’s a practical, eye-opening guide for anyone preparing to simplify their space and maximize their wallet.
Key Points:
•Hidden Value: Items that often surprise people with their resale potential—like vintage kitchenware, mid-century furniture, and certain tools or electronics
•Where to Sell: Best platforms and venues for selling—local consignment shops, Facebook Marketplace, estate sale companies, auction houses, and niche online marketplaces
•Not Worth the Hype: Common items people think are valuable (e.g., Hummel figurines, fine china sets, encyclopedias) but rarely sell well
•Sentimental vs. Sellable: How to emotionally detach and assess value objectively
•Smart Strategies: Tips for pricing, presentation, and timing to get the most out of your downsizing efforts
