Stories
Appraisal Story: The Painting Behind the Piano
I’ve learned an important fact in my years as an appraiser: Expect the Unexpected!A few years ago, I found myself in the home of a new client...
It Sold for WHAT?! - Sculpture Edition
It Sold for WHAT?! is back! See the latest release of our Magnusson Original Trivia Game.
Do You Know What You Own?
How do you determine what your household contents are worth in the current marketplace? Most people assume their homeowner's insurance covers what they own, but they do so without a basic grasp of their collection.
Live on Bidsquare: Affordable Art Auction
The Magnusson's inaugural online auction will consist of affordable art from all over the globe, including watercolors, oils, charcoals, etchings, prints and drawings. This offering is designed to appeal to all art lovers and collectors with a wide variety of flat art being auctioned.
Do You Need an Estate Sale?
Right around this time of year, our phones ring off the hook with people wondering if they should have an estate sale. Do you wonder, too?
The Big Mistake Celebrities Make When Estate Planning
Prince died without a will and his estate is now subject to intestacy laws. This very private person’s life will now become very public. His story is another timely reminder that nearly everyone thinks they will live a long time. Can you or your clients learn from his mistakes?
Appraisal Story: Evaluating a 'One in a Million'
How do you appraise an item when nothing of its kind and quality has ever been seen, let alone sold?
It Sold for WHAT?!
Hello! Welcome to the Magnusson Online Game, It Sold for WHAT?!In this game of trivia, you are given 2 images of fine & decorative arts. Deduce which item sold for what between the options.Ready? Set? Go!
Creating the Perfectly Imperfect Eclectic Home
I love designing an eclectic home. Being able to mix and match different colors, styles, eras, textures & colors is liberating. In my business, I encounter many estate sale & consignment customers who want a blended sense of style, but are uncertain how to pull it off.
5 Hacks to Let Go Of Your "Stuff" (& Make Money!) while Downsizing
The majority of calls we receive contain the words: “lots of stuff.” The definition of “stuff” is quite broad, isn’t it? Many of us don't even know what their "stuff" is- but we know we don't want to let go of it! Our Hacks give you simple advice about how to let go of unused items and to turn them into money.