Becoming a Member of the International Society of Appraisers

For more than 15 years, Margie Beegle Sales, Inc., has handled estate sales of all sizes for clients in Houston, Texas. Offering detailed sale information and pictures at margiebeeglesales.com, the company maintains a staff of highly trained individuals who are passionate about their work. The staff at Margie Beegle Sales includes an accredited appraiser who has belonged to the International Society of Appraisers for more than a decade.

The largest association for professional appraisers, the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) has welcomed members since 1979. All professionals must meet certain requirements to be eligible for ISA membership. Candidates must have at least three years of experience related to their market and chosen specialty. Beyond that, they must agree to uphold the ISA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct and complete both the ISA Core Course in Appraisal Studies and the National Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice course and exam.

Candidates who are eligible for ISA membership must send in an application along with four character references and a resume. Application fees consist of $475 in dues and a $150 processing fee, but the processing fee may be waived for applicants who are simultaneously applying for the ISA Membership and Core course. ISA members receive numerous benefits in the realm of marketing, networking, and education, ensuring that they stay up to date on changes within the appraising field.

A Recent Trend in Weddings With Antique and Vintage Elements

Employing a research-based approach that generates top dollar, Margie Beegle Sales, Inc., undertakes appraisals of estates in the Houston area. Online at margiebeeglesales.com, Margie Beegle Sales professionals clean, organize, and arrange the items within an estate, presenting them for maximum visual impact.

Long sought after by discerning collectors and homeowners looking to create just the right interior aesthetic, quality antiques have recently made the jump to contemporary weddings. “Throwback nuptials” draw links with past generations and go beyond wearing a vintage dress or piece of jewelry handed down from a beloved grandmother.

These include the use of vintage wedding items from eras such as the Victorian and the Rococo, whether they are flower bouquet holders or centerpieces. The silverware and glasses used may also be of older provenance.

Some couples take inspiration from elements from their own childhood, and those of past generations, in selecting keepsake gifts for guests. Items beside the wine glass at the table may include small vintage toys.

In many cases, the antique items used in the wedding may have considerable sentimental and financial value as cherished family heirlooms. Securing such keepsakes after the ceremony is an important part of creating a successful wedding that embraces tradition.

A Recent Trend in Weddings With Antique and Vintage Elements

Employing a research-based approach that generates top dollar, Margie Beegle Sales, Inc., undertakes appraisals of estates in the Houston area. Online at margiebeeglesales.com, Margie Beegle Sales professionals clean, organize, and arrange the items within an estate, presenting them for maximum visual impact.

Long sought after by discerning collectors and homeowners looking to create just the right interior aesthetic, quality antiques have recently made the jump to contemporary weddings. “Throwback nuptials” draw links with past generations and go beyond wearing a vintage dress or piece of jewelry handed down from a beloved grandmother.

These include the use of vintage wedding items from eras such as the Victorian and the Rococo, whether they are flower bouquet holders or centerpieces. The silverware and glasses used may also be of older provenance.

Some couples take inspiration from elements from their own childhood, and those of past generations, in selecting keepsake gifts for guests. Items beside the wine glass at the table may include small vintage toys.

In many cases, the antique items used in the wedding may have considerable sentimental and financial value as cherished family heirlooms. Securing such keepsakes after the ceremony is an important part of creating a successful wedding that embraces tradition.

Spay-Neuter Assistance Programs Offers Microchipping Services

Margie Beegle Sales of Houston, Texas, is a leading estate sales and appraisal company with more than 20 years of estate management history and a focus on professional reliability. Beyond its normal range of services, Margie Beegle Sales regularly contributes resources and supplies to the Spay-Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP offers a number of wellness services to animals and owners that includes microchipping and microchip scanning.

Microchips serve as an alternative or addition to pet identification (ID) tags by providing a separate means to identify a lost pet and reunite them with their owners. These tiny computer chips, which reside inside a sterilized capsule, are injected by a veterinarian beneath the animal’s skin. Chips within the capsule transmit an ID number when scanned that veterinarians and shelter staff can use to identify the animal’s owner.

Most veterinary clinics and animal shelters can scan for microchips, and some will even complete the procedure for animals that do not already possess a chip. Microchipping procedures offered by SNAP use the companion animal ID microchip manufactured by Datamars, the company that pioneered the standard for ISO companion animal chips.

Our Services

Full-service Estate Management
Don’t lift a finger! We do it all, from set-up to sale and beyond. Our experienced team of professionals will organize, clean, and arrange the contents for the best visual appeal. The entire estate will be expertly priced. Research and authentication, if required, is included. We promote each sale by advertising in local papers and we feature the sale on our website. Strategic neighborhood signage is utilized during the sale, where allowed. Private sales in restricted areas are equally successful due to our email list of thousands of regular buyers. Many of our sales sell to the bare walls but should anything be left after the sale, we can arrange a buy-out or donation to a local charity, which will provide you with a receipt for income tax purposes. We’ll even meet the charity for pick-up. We do it all!

Partial Estates and Consignments
We also accept consignments, ranging from single items to partial estates, at many of our sales. If you inherit a small estate or just have a few items to sell, consignment can be a good option to consider.

Auction Options
Sometimes an item deserves special attention from a national or international buying audience. Margie Beegle Estate Sales, Inc. has cultivated relationships with the most trusted and established local and national auction houses and can skillfully arrange all aspects of sending an item to auction when this option is the best choice for the estate..

Appraisal Services
Appraisals consist of detailed descriptions, extensive photographs, and current market values of an estate or business. Should you need an appraisal, please contact us to discuss this service.

Security
We have in place a solid 24/7 Security Program. There is an alarm system and an armed guard at each house.

Whatever service you require, whether you are downsizing, have inherited an estate, or are acting as an executor, it is vital that you make the RIGHT DECISION regarding who will handle your estate and your valuables. Only Margie Beegle Estate Sales, Inc. offers you ALL of the following:

• A longstanding reputation for honesty and competency
• A promise to always put our clients’ best interests first
• Unlimited references provided to legitimize our services
• We are NOT retailers of merchandise and do not have a store or booth somewhere that we stock with possessions from your home
• The full-time services of a 13-year member and appraiser with the International Society of Appraisers (ISA) 
• A private preview before the start of your sale
• A full-time uniformed HPD officer for security
• A team of experienced set-up and sales people
• We are fully bonded and insured
• Unparalleled advertising and promotion of your sale
• The BEST buyers in Texas and the country – over 10,000 email customers!
• Excellent assistance with final clean-out including making sure the estates receive full value for tax purposes on their donations

Museum of Fine Arts Houston Hosted Latin American Experience Weekend

Based in Houston, Texas, Margie Beegle Sales, Inc. (margiebeeglesales.com) handles estate planning from start to finish, priding itself on fun, safe, fair sales. To stay current with pricing and related developments, Margie Beegle Sales maintains membership with the Museum of Fine Arts Houston (MFAH).

Situated in the heart of Houston’s Museum District, the MFAH features a permanent collection of more than 65,000 pieces of work. Founded in 1900, the MFAH’s campus consists of two gallery buildings, library, movie theater, sculpture garden, art schools, museums, and a visitor’s center. In addition to its pieces of art, the museum showcases works of 20th-and 21st-century artists, including Henri Matisse and Auguste Rodin.

To help raise money for these exhibits, the MFAH hosts a variety of fundraising events throughout the year. One biannual event is its Latin American Experience Weekend, which most recently took place from November 19 through 22, 2015. The weekend featured gallery visits, cocktail parties, dinner at the museum, and previews of exhibitions.

The 2015 weekend also coincided with the opening of the “Contingent Beauty: Contemporary Art in Latin America” exhibit housed in the permanent Latin American art collection. All proceeds raised from the weekend benefited the Latin American art acquisitions program at the MFAH.