Who is Odekirk's Estate sales?

Odekirk's Estate Sales was founded by E. Barton and Joan Odekirk in 1960. Bart and Joan built up the business and soon became the number one Estate Sale people in the Inland Empire. Joan died in 1982 and Bart continued the business until his death in 1990. The business was taken over by their daughter Janet Odekirk Foster until 2000 when Bart & Joan's son took the helm. The Odekirk's continue to keep the tradition of the business their parents founded alive and well in the Inland Empire and beyond. Soon the business expanded from the Inland Empire to encompass the area of California from Riverside to Santa Barbara to San Diego.

Commonly asked questions...

"Why Can't I just do my own Estate Sale?"

You could but we don't recommend it. We are experienced. We know what items are worth. We know how to sort and organize property, we know how to attract buyers and how to manage a crowd.

"What should I throw away and what should I keep?"

Please do not throw anything away! The old saying "One man's trash is another man's treasure" is very true. Practically everything has some potential value. We can find a buyer for almost anything.

"What does you commission include?"

When you hire us to conduct your Estate Sale you are getting.... our experience and expertise, our ability to attract buyers, our ability to sell your property for top dollar, all necessary supplies, equipment, and trained personnel.

"What about the clean up after the sale?"

The house and property will be completely empty of all merchandise that has value after the Estate Sale. The remaining items that have not sold are either donated or sold at a lot price. We will gather up all ordinary household trash into one area. We will not dispose of any chemicals, paints, or hazardous materials

"How do you know so much about the Estate Sale business?"

Odekirk's Estate Sales has been a family business since 1960. We have extensive experience selling personal property using the Estate Sale method. We take pride in our knowledge and years of experience.

"What do I need to do to help?"

You don't need to do a thing! We do all the work.