Try to do one area at a time so that you can handle it at a easy pace. If you have alot and do not care to keep the items then the easy way is a auction. They will come in and take everything but understand it will be sold by the box lot which usually will bring $5 to $10 dollars. If you want to do the work then have a garage sale with a large sale. Antiques can be sold by calling a dealer--they want you to price the item and the usual offer is 50% of what they can sell it for. Alot of antiques malls do not require you to have a tax number so you could pack up the best and display it in a rented space. Usually cost around $160 to $200 a mo. to rent. They will sell it for you! Depends on the mall, location, etc. Some charge 10% of what you sell. Good furniture can go to consignment and they usually take 50%. Furniture only brings 10 cents on the dollar at auction!
Have family come in for anything that you might want to keep in the family. You can always rent a storage unit to store the best of the best but also expensive. It is a major undertaking for everyone , myself included. I have downsized twice and need to do it once more ----!!! :dontknow: :dontknow: A well advertised garage sale would be the best and have it in the Spring or Fall.