Disclaimer

A Sorted Affair provides practical help with sorting, organizing, and downsizing. This page explains the limits of what we do, so you know when to bring in other professionals. It is part of our Terms of Service.

Not appraisals

With 15 years of experience buying and selling vintage, we can often tell when an item may be worth a closer look. That guidance is informal and based on a visual review and general market knowledge. It is not a formal appraisal, and it is not a promise of value, authenticity, or sale price. We are not certified or licensed appraisers. For insurance, estate, tax, donation, or legal purposes, or when an item may be significant, you should obtain a written appraisal from a qualified, independent appraiser. Market prices change, and what an item actually sells for can differ from any estimate.

Not legal, financial, or tax advice

We are not attorneys, accountants, or financial advisors. Estates, inheritances, probate, power of attorney, charitable donation deductions, and similar matters have legal and tax consequences. Please consult a qualified professional, such as an estate attorney or tax advisor, before making decisions about them. We do not decide who is entitled to an item, and we cannot resolve disputes among family members or heirs.

Not medical or mental health care

Decluttering can be tied up with caregiving, illness, grief, and neurodivergence, and we approach it with patience and empathy. Our senior support and body doubling services are practical, non-clinical help. They are not medical care, home health care, therapy, counseling, or a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. If you or someone you care for needs clinical support, please contact a healthcare provider. If you are in crisis in the United States, call or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline), or call 911 in an emergency.

Not a contractor, hauler, or hazardous-materials service

We sort, organize, and advise. We do not perform construction, repairs, pest or mold remediation, biohazard cleanup, or removal of hazardous materials such as chemicals, asbestos, or paint. Where disposal is needed, we offer guidance and may refer you to local services. We are not responsible for how those independent services perform their work.

Not an auction house or estate sale company

Any referrals to auction houses, resellers, appraisers, or donation sites are offered as a convenience. These businesses are independent. We do not guarantee their services, pricing, or results, and we generally do not receive payment from them unless we tell you otherwise.

Results vary

The before-and-after photos and project descriptions on this website show real work, but every home, timeline, and person is different. Results depend on the space, the amount of belongings, the time available, and the decisions you make. We cannot guarantee any particular outcome, including the amount of space freed, the time a project takes, or the value you receive.

The final decision is yours

We offer recommendations, and you decide what to keep, sell, donate, or discard. Please be cautious about discarding anything you are unsure about. Once something is gone it may be hard or impossible to recover.

Website content and links

Information on this website is general and may not reflect your particular situation. We work to keep it accurate and current but make no warranties about its completeness. Links to third-party sites, including our Instagram and Facebook pages, are provided for convenience. We do not control and are not responsible for their content or practices.

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