About Us
Bernard Davis - Estate Sales Consultant
Bernard M. Davis is a longtime resident of Detroit. He received his Bachelors Degree in Art with a concentration in Interior design from Wayne State University, along with an Associates Degree in Interior Design and Business from Marygrove College.
Bernard has worked in the retail, design and furniture appraisal business for over 20 years. Holding notable positions with Co-op Optical, Gormans and Villa Domain Antiques and Interiors. A strong entrepreneurial drive led him to establish his own successful interior design firm berda’ Interiors as well as the Bernard Davis Estate Sale Co.
As a leading estate sales consultant and appraiser, Bernard has hosted numerous estate sales, moving, art sales and auctions in many of the affluent neighborhoods and suburbs of Detroit. He has conducted sales in historical districts such Boston-Edison, Palmer Woods, Sherwood Forest, Rosedale Park and Indian Village.
Along with his highly trained staff, Bernard is committed to providing you with superior professional service, expert consultation while ensuring he exceeds your expectations.
He has earned a reputation of being fair and trustworthy and his knowledge in the areas of appraisals and pricing will ensure that you receive the best prices for your possessions.
Our Services
- Personal consultation with clients to establish sales goals
- Conducting detailed inventory of client’s possessions*
- Organizing, Cleaning and Polishing.
- Pricing and merchandising all items with a marked value of over $20.00
- Developing and executing advertising strategies:
o Specialized estate sales
websites
o Local newspapers
o 24-hour hotline
o Flyers & e-mail
campaigns
o Social media
- Highly qualified sales personnel to conduct the sale
- Complete clean up after the sale
- Prompt payment of proceeds
- Estate Planning*
- Tax Appraisals
- Insurance Appraisals
- Design Consultation
- Special Project Management
- Art Appraisals
*Additional fees may apply
Service Team
Our staff is professional, experienced, knowledgeable and courteous. You can rely on us to handle every phase of your sale with friendly personal service, commitment and honesty.
THIS WEEK SALES
CURRENT SALE PHOTOS
A SALE YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!!!
UPCOMING SALES
THE ADDRESS FOR EACH SALE WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 9:00am THE DAY PRIOR TO THE SALE.
TESTIMONIALS – Premiere Historic Communities & Locations
Detroit Chicago-Boston Edison
Historic Places
Alden Park Towers
Indian Village Manor
Fairway Golf Community
Palmer-Woods
Sherwood Forest
University District
North Rosedale Park
Oak Park
Southfield
West Bloomfield
Bloomfield
Belleville
Historic Indian Village
East Indian Village
Grosse Pointe Shores
Press Articles:
~ Urban Aging News
Downsizing Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming…Detroit’s premiere estate salesman
by: Pat Patricia Ann Rencher, Publisher urbanagingnews@yahoo.com
~ The HUB
~ Mildred Gaddis Talk Show
FAQs:
- Do you have a contract? Can we meet and go over it after I take a copy home to look over?
- Are there fees besides your commission?
- How many days do you think it will take to set up?
- Do you have an appraiser on staff or access to one?
- What is your field of expertise? Antiques, Art, Furniture, etc?
- How many people do you generally have staff a sale like mine?
- How will my home be left? Broom Clean, Empty, etc?
- Do you have any sales coming up that I could visit to see how your sales are conducted?
