Yes, we do that?

Transitions is here to support older adults that are moving from their family home into a smaller home, apartment, or supported living. We will also help people to liquidate the contents of an estate that they inherit.

Our primary goal is to clear the home, yard and garage of their contents so that you don’t have to. We sell, donate and dispose of items on your behalf with the primary purpose of making sure the home is ready for sale, possession by the new owners, or to return keys to the landlord. The proceeds from any sale will offset the costs of our services.

We can manage all the steps:

1. Coordination of as much as you need. From providing some extra help or doing it all!

2. Packing and preparation for the move, and unpacking at your new home.

3. Sorting for what to take, donate, or garbage.

4. Hosting an in-home estate sale or moving sale on your behalf.

5. Ensuring that the home is clean and ready for your realtor or landlord!

We will make sure the whole thing is managed for you efficiently and professionally.

Why would I hire Transitions?

There are a few situations where you might want to consider hiring us to help.

1. If you don’t have the time to do it yourself. Many people face unforeseen circumstances where they have a limited time to do a lot of work. We will work to your necessary timelines.

2. If you don’t have the ability to do it. Sometimes health, life and circumstance means that you can’t do it yourself. YES is here to help!

3. If you don’t have the people to help! Many families are spread out and it can be challenging for them to come together to prepare a move or deal with the contents of a home/estate. YES can provide the people needed.

Why hire Transitions to host a sale?

Transitions hosts orderly liquidation sales. Our sales are different than auction sales in that we pre-price all of our items and our prices are non-negotiable for our customers. When we price the items in our sale we know what their liquidation value is and price accordingly.

Imagine a pop-up store in the home.

How much will it cost to hire YES?

Our hourly rate is $60.00 per person-hour plus GST. There are some additional costs for advertising your sale, materials, and travel outside of Saskatoon and Regina.

Our rates for Household Inventories and Personal Property Appraisals are $75 per person-hour plus GST - and additional fees may apply. To discuss the fees for these services contact Transitions in Saskatoon.

Every home and situation is different. The amount of time needed to help depends on the service you require and how much you have. You can call us for a free assessment and we will happily discuss your needs.

How long will it take?

We are committed to help you to meet your timelines!

Every situation is different. Generally, setting up an estate sale will take 2-4 days and then we require 1 week to advertise the sale. We will then host a 1-day sale on your behalf. We then need a day to coordinate donations and to get the house cleaned up again.

The whole process can take 2-4 weeks but we do strive to work to your timelines.

Services that don’t end in a sale can be managed on your timelines.

The home is quite full, will you still help?

YES, we will. Hoarding and collecting items can be a real problem, and if there is a lot of stuff in the home and it is overwhelming you, if you are having trouble getting around your home because of it, or if the clutter is impacting your life, YES will help attend to it.

How do you deal with garbage, vermin, or debris?

Sometimes due to circumstance a home can’t be cleaned regularly. This can happen due to mobility issues, illness, or sometimes hoarding. We require a garbage bin for our contracts, can arrange for fumigation and pest control if necessary, and will attend to any debris or hazards on site.

Transitions is not a disaster or hazardous waste remediation company. We will require some of these issues to be addressed before we can undertake our work.

How do you deal with valuables?

As we are sorting items we will collect any cash, valuables, and important documents in order to return them to our client. Any personal memorabilia or items of personal importance will be set aside and addressed at the wishes of our clients.

Do you do consignment?

No we do not. Our goal is to ensure that your property is attended to quickly and efficiently at your direction. We do not pick, collect or store your items, we have no storefront, and we don’t resell your items at a later date.