Current and Past Blog Posts from William Austin, owner of Double A Auction & Realty

What Should We Keep, Give Away, Sell, Donate, or Discard?

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Sorting a lifetime of belongings becomes more manageable when every item is assigned a clear destination based on usefulness, personal meaning, market demand, and condition. A consistent five-category method helps families make progress while protecting valuables, important records, and the homeowner’s right to direct the decisions.

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Every Real Estate Sale Is an Auction—Some Are Just Poorly Run

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Every property sale asks the market to reveal what a buyer is willing to pay, whether the process is called an auction or not. A professionally managed auction replaces the false precision of a list-price prediction with organized marketing, a defined deadline, and competitive price discovery.

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How to Begin the Downsizing Conversation With a Parent

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Beginning a downsizing conversation with a parent requires respect, careful timing, and more listening than persuading. A productive first discussion focuses on the homeowner’s priorities and concerns, then identifies one manageable next step without demanding an immediate decision.

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