TESTIMONIALS
Add Your Testimonial"Fred Stegman and his staff are the absolute best! I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone I know. He did an incredible job for our family and we completely cleaned out our warehouse of treasures after 20 years! He was fun to work with and made the estate sale experience an easy one during a difficult time. Thank you Fred for your tenacity, compassion, knowledge and professionalism. Diana Sammis Brookes, Newport Beach, CA" - Diana Sammis Brookes, Linda Isle
"We all think we know what an Estate Sale is and how to go about it. After all, its just a big garage sale with a fancy name, right? WRONG! Fred brings a wealth of experience coupled with professionalism, personality and energy to what seems at first to be an insurmountable task. He knows what things cost, what they are worth and, most importantly, what they will sell for to the thousands of professional buyers who are in his network. Its over before you know it, everything is gone so you need not move or store anything and you have a nice check and a receipt for charitable donation in hand. You would be out of your mind to consider anyone else for your estate sale. Fred is the Rock Star of estate sales!" - Jon Tisdale, Corona del Mar Estate
"We had a fun day hanging with Fred at the estate sale. He is a highly professional person and very hard working. We appreciated his prompt attention and knowledge to help our estate liquidation needs. From the first phone call, I knew Fred was going to be our choice. We could not have been happier. " - The Huss Family
"I cannot thank you enough for all of your time, energy, generosity, love and concern! Please use me as a reference as I could never say enough about you, your integrity, professionalism, knowledge, ethics and honesty! Rabbi Harvey Block " - Huntington Beach Estate
"Frederick was a more than a blessing for me! As a result of a very difficult personal situation, I needed to move fast and dramatically downsize. He made a terrible ordeal bearable and even pleasant. He rescued me! In hearing my story of desperation, he agreed to help me and squeeze me in, all this just before the holidays. He impressed me in every sense of the word. He is first and foremost, honest. Along with that he knowledgeable on so many levels, He and his staff are very professional but importantly, they are respectful, not only of your cherished items but of you and your space. They were kind and surprisingly fun, making all of it light and easy. I never felt pressured. It was very well staged, organized and flowed. The accounting was accurate and payment came swiftly. I cannot recommend him highly enough. With sincere thanks to you and your staff!" - Astrid Reinis -Newport Beach
"Fred Stegmann and his team were a complete joy to work with! Every step of the way Fred was professional and completely \\\"hands on\\\". Estate sales can be an emotional time and Fred was patient, honest and caring through the entire process! We were paid within 3 days of the completion of the sale! Thanks for Everything!!! Diane - Orange" - Diane Egan
"Thank you so much for all your hard work today. We were amazed at your professional knowledge and ability handling our estate sale. We will always be grateful. Heidi L " - Mesa Verde Estate Sale
" Thank you for all your hard work. I am very happy with the amazing job that you and your wonderful team did. A tremendous load has been lifted off my shoulders, and I am truly grateful. Best regards, Gemma " - Apple Valley Estate
"After having accumulating estate property (boxes and boxes of it) from a vacation property in San Diego and a local storage unit at the their home I didn\'t know how anyone was going to make any sense of it all. But Fred and his team did! They did everything you\'d hope they would to organize and liquidate an insurmountable amount of personal property. They did so with care and respect and I couldn\'t have been more comfortable with the process or more pleased with the outcome! Thanks Fred! " - Chris Basom, Mission Viejo CA
"Fred and Shira are so exceptional! They really went above and beyond anything anyone could expect in estate sales. My mother died in February and I live about 800 miles away, and could not abandon my teaching, and other community obligations for more than a brief several days. These wonderful people didn\'t even blink. They met with me, took over, communicated and collaborated with my realtor, and maintained a constant update, letting me know what was going on, in the stages they knew would work best for this property. They were honest, realistic, and unbelievably helpful. And most of this was via phone, e-mail, and fed-x. These people are the best. Thank you both so much. " - Terri Butts, Fortuna, CA
"Dear Fred and Shira: Just want to thank you one more time for the successful sale. Everyone in my family, as well as several realtors, are all glad that I chose you for this sale. You guys are the complete deal. Not only do you put on a terrific sale, you helped with the emotional part of leaving a long term residence for my parents. If ever you are in need of a recommendation, please do not hesitate to use me as a reference. You two do and did more than I ever imagined. Thank you! Happy Holidays and the best to you both in the New Year. John Preston, North Tustin" - Lemon Heights Estate
"It was an absolute delight working with Fred. I had been dreading and procrastinating over selling my parent\'s estate, but Fred made this experience absolutely painless. His sensitivity, knowledge, dedication, honesty and work ethic were a rare gift. He consistently went above and beyond to ensure that items sold for a fair price. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone in this situation. " - Debbie Sassoon, CdM
"WOW, you know what they say about another mans treasure?....well Fred and his team made every item at the sale a treasure to its new owners.....I was so impressed from the first day they all showed up....they just took over and had everything staged, sorted, cleaned and priced for the market. It was truly a well oiled machine at work. Upon completion the home was empty and the receipts were very positive for both. Would recommend highly, just let them do their jobs and sit back and relax. " - Kim Walton, San Gabriel
" Good Communication between Fred Stegmann, Shira Brem, their team and my husband and I was the #1 quality of our business relationship. We were so well informed by Fred and Shira that our Living Estate Sale exceeded our expectations of their expertise in handling advertising, research, organization, sales, accounting, and completion. We send our thanks and highly recommend them. " - Carol Landgraf, Sunny Hills Fullerton
"Fred Stegmann knows his stuff!! He is a top notch professional with an incredibly friendly and helpful demeanor. I live far away from where we held my mother s estate sale and Fred went above and beyond to help me with out of the ordinary issues that arose. I feel very fortunate to have found him and I am grateful for all of his help. Without reservation, I recommend Fred highly. Thanks Fred, you have been great! Mary Gaines, Mountain View CA" - Mary Gaines
"Fred, it was a pleasure doing business with you! I got to see you and your team in action first-hand during the entire sale. I am amazed with the skill set you bring to the sale: planning and organization, presentation, savvy negotiation, security, conflict resolution, crowd control, advising, professional contacts, and so much more. In addition, you are an expert at reading the situation as you knew when we needed to pause and deal with lingering sadness, when we needed to do business, and when we needed to have some fun. So Fred, it was more than a pleasure doing business with you…I enjoyed getting to know you and your entire staff – what a super group you have and we will miss you!" - Joe Roh, Corona del Mar
"Fred and his staff are very professional and they make selling your furniture, antiques and collectibles a breeze! I enjoyed working with Fred and highly recommend his services." - Cyndi Terry, Newport Beach
"Dear Fred, Thank You! I had two elderly friends that had to move unexpectedly into assisted living and an escrow that was closing fast. You and your team handled things quickly and efficiently. Not only are you knowledgeable, but you are easy to work with and have great professional contacts. You helped my friends get top dollar for collectibles they had spent 50 years acquiring that had meant a great deal to them. And that you are a nice guy was an added plus during a very stressful time! Thanks Again and Good Luck!" - Steven Nadolny, Huntington Beach
"What a wonderful experience I had with Fred Stegmann. Fred was extremely knowledgable about the antiques and collectibles and got us fabulous prices I could not have imagined. His e-mail list was so large and wonderful, they were lined up out the door and down the street:-) He and his team were kind, efficient, punctual and TRUSTWORTHY I could not be happier or recommend him more highly. Thank you, " - Denese Strand
"I can wholeheartedly and without reservation recommend the services of Fred Stegmann and his team. On very short notice, in an emotionally charged setting, Fred Stegmann brought his empathy, organization and skills to the table and conducted a successful estate sale for our family. All aspects of his services were impeccable from his open communication to the professionalism his entire team displayed from the beginning to the end of the process and beyond. Fred has demonstrated to me that there still are people you can turn to and trust in difficult situations." - J.L., San Francisco
"If anyone finds themselves needing an estate sale my friend Fredrick Carl Stegmann Jr. is the best in the business. He is clever, sensitive, respectful and his reputation speaks for itself - www.lagunabeachestatesales.com - tell him I sent you! www.clivepearse.com " - clive pearse
"Earlier this year, we lost a dear friend and were confronted with the ominous task of getting estimations and selling the contents of both of his homes. One was located on the oceanfront in Laguna Beach, the other in the Hollywood Hills. As Laguna residents, we asked our property manager what to do. She told us about Mr. Fred Stegmann and after meeting him, decided to use his services in the selling of both estates. Mr. Stegmann and his team did a fantastic job of pricing, staging, and selling the items. He had a very short time frame from us to complete both sales and he delivered on his promise. His bookkeeping was accurate and his payment was prompt. We could not have been happier with the service Fred provided. We would recommend anyone in need of an estate sale to use Fred and his team of professionals." - Arden Smith, Laguna Beach
"My husband and I have known Fred Stegmann as an employee and as a family friend for more than thirty years and are very pleased to write this letter of recommendation. When Fred was in our employ in the retail clothing business, we found him to be extremely sharp, hard-working, honest, and very personable. After leaving our company,we kept in touch mainly through our mutual interest in antiques. Fred\'s knowledge of the antique\'s market and the fine art world has grown through his years of travel and study and has developed into a thriving business. We have dealt with him on numerous occasions. Recently, a relative passed away and we needed to clear out his home in another city (Santa Monica) quickly. Fred came to the rescue and in a short time an estate sale was held, an itemized list presented to us along with a check for the lot. Fred\'s large client base made the sale a success and alleviated all our problems. Fred has become our \"go-to\" guy wherever antiques are concerned. We personally highly recommend Fred Stegmann." - N.D. and J.A.D, Newport Beach
"Fred Stegmann and I have known each other through the antique business and through some of his clients, and I am fortunate to count on him as a friend as well. I have every faith in his judgment in assessing the value and salability of the antiques and collectibles that he represents for me. Fred is above reproach and certainly someone who I will continue to rely on for his fairness and expertise. I could not, I would not deal with anyone else!" - Marge Kjellin, Tustin
"I just wanted to let you know much I appreciate you fitting us in between two of your estate sales. You saved us! Your professionalism and expertise made for a wonderful estate sale and enabled us to get much more money for our family\'s treasures than if we had not used your services. You were well worth the fee and I would be happy to refer or recommend you to any family or client in need of an estate sale. Thank you again and good luck with your business!" - Patsy Laughlin, Lake Forest
" Fred Stegmann was referred to me a few years ago. My mother-in-law to whom I was very close had passed away at age 92 leaving a lifetime of collecting. Her home looked like an antique store, and I needed to divest myself of most of her belongings. Fred was able to kindly and efficiently itemize the voluminous items in her home and organize a sale over a weekend. He had a list of potential buyers whom he believed would be interested in the historic period that my mother-in-law had concentrated her collection and thus did not have to widely advertise or bring in strangers to view the contents of her home. I was amazed at his knowledge and his expertise and his ability to make the--to me overwhelming--project seem easy. In two days most everything was sold, and I was more than satisfied with the proceeds that were obtained. His commission was well worth the task at hand. I had planned to take some furniture and memorabilia and Fred was able to clearly mark and safe-guard those itemss that could remain in the home until I had time to remove them, which occurred after the weekend sale. I can enthusiastically recommend Fred Stegmann as an expert in his field. Please feel free to contact me if there are any questions that I can answer. juronmusic@roadrunner.com " - Judith Rosen, Encino
"My husband Ed passed away two and a half years ago. He had a long and very public illness. When Ed passed away my entire life changed. All of a sudden I was simultaneously grieving and having to deal with all of the financial issues. I met and interviewed so many people, but I did not feel the confidence or comfort level that I needed until I met Fred. He was so thorough and professional and his great sense of humor really helped me get through a difficult situation. He came highly recommended to me, and I highly recommend him to anyone out there. I will be happy to refer him to anyone. Feel free to contact me by email at pam@pammcmahon.com " - Pam McMahon, Bel Air
"Fred, the following pretty much sums up our experience with you. Thank you again, Craig Thomas PROBLEM; Father\'s condo for sale (30 day escrow) in Laguna, over 400 miles from our home in Carmichael. Needed to clear out 10 years worth of contents from a 1800 square foot, two story within a gated complex. SOLUTION; Hire Fredrick Carl Stegmann, Jr. Initially, Fred visited the condo to determine the worth of the contents. Within a week he set up an estate sale for his selected buyers and a second phase consisting of hauling away items that had not sold. This was accomplished in the course of one long day with no involvement on our part. We placed complete faith/trust in him and he did not disappoint." - Craig Thomas, Laguna Beach
"Fred Stegmann is reliable, proactive, prompt, professional and responsive. Although we found Fred through an internet search, he treated us as though we had been his valued clients for years. We hired him to help assess and sell the entire contents of a house of a deceased loved one. We were not sure what to do, and he walked us through each step, handling everything with the utmost care and professionalism. We wholeheartedly recommend Fred to anyone who might need his services. Best, Susan Susan L. Harris H: 310-476-0192 C: 310-344-8983 " - Susan L. Harris, Pacific Palisades
"Fred Stegmann was wonderful to work with on our sale. He is professional, honest, and efficient. He made us feel comfortable with the process. He and his workers were very professional, positive, and enthusiastic; a terrific group to work with. They did exactly what they said they would do in organizing and selling the items in a timely manner, we were extremely happy with the process and results. Fred is a great person and puts you at ease with the process. I would strongly recommend Fred Stegmann to anyone who needs help and guidance in an estate sale. " - Molly L. Corona del Mar
"Incredibly hard working and honest, helping people at a time then they are most vulnerable. I have a LONG list of clients, friends and business associates that have benefitted from knowing Fred and are thankful for his expertise, professionalism, efficiency and above all honesty helping them sort through their lifetime of collections and valuables that need a new home. Nice to see you on FB - I am sure your fan base will grow HUGE - you offer a great service helping people recycle their valuable possessions!!! Dear friend - wishing you and yours a happy, healthy and prosperous 2012. " - Mark Nix, Laguna Beach
"What a honor it is for me to be able to recommend wholeheartedly Laguna Beach Estate Sales! 10 years ago I lost my best friend, my mother, at too young an age to cancer. It was a painful and sad time for my whole family. My dear friend Fred Stegmann came to our rescue when it was time for my Father to downscale on his large home filled with my mother\'s incredible antiques. As an antique dealer herself , she knew so many details about all her collected treasures. Unfortunately, we did not. So we knew we needed to bring in an expert who knew about antiques and fine things, her colleague and cherished friend Fred. Fred was/is amazing! He has tremendous energy and great knowledge about the work he does. More than that, he took tender care of Mom\'s things, treated us with love and respect and advertised in such a way as to bring a multitude of the right people into our home to purchase the items Mom had collected over a liftetime. We are and always will be incredibly grateful to Fred for helping us in our significant time of need, and making the hard task of letting go of my Mother\'s heritage captured in her antiques and collectables a much easier task. We could not have done it alone and we were so pleased to have the best help of Laguna Beach Estate Sales!! Thank you again my dear friend Fred Stegmann from the bottom of my heart!! " - Leslie (Newby) Gustavson, Lemon Heights
"Hi Fred! I am so impressed with you!! Thank you so much. I will certainly be calling on you again and you can count on me referring you often. Agents are always asking for referrals on your type of services. Best, CASEY LESHER www.caseylesher.com " - Casey Lesher, Corona del Mar
"Fred did such a marvelous job for our estate sale. He was totally organized from start to finish and took great care of us. Thanks Fred! " - Holly Geissler Papa, Laguna Beach
"As a newly-appointed Executor and Trustee of a modest estate, I was overwhelmed with multiple residences and substantial personal property to liquidate, including art work ranging from Old Masters to Warhol; antiques, some valuable; some not. I was referred to Fred Stegmann, Jr. and Laguna Beach Estate Sales, by a trusted friend. Fred and his Team guided us through the process; and produced timely results that met and, candidly, exceeded our expectations. Pleased to provide a strong recommendation; and I would not hesitate to call upon him again. Sean O Shea Managing Director Net Lease Investment Group 700 S Flower St. Ste. 1400 Los Angeles, CA 90017 (213) 226-8719 - Direct (213) 226-8750 - Fax (310) 433-8851 - Cell soshea@brcadvisors.com DRE #01438647" - Sean O Shea, Laguna Woods/Palm Springs
"Dear Fred, My family and I want to let you know how much we appreciated your willingness to step in and basically \\\"save our lives\\\" with an estate sale this week. It was truly amazing how fast you put it together at the last minute and brought in so much cash for my Mom! Your professionalism and efficiency is top notch and during such a stressful time for us all, your humor and understanding really made a difference. I would recommend your services to anyone in a heartbeat! Thanks to you and your whole staff, we can rest easier now and feel that we did not just \\\"give away\\\" all of our mother\\\'s precious belongings. Thank you so much for all you did! Warm Regards" - Lynn Kuckuck, San Clemente
"Dear Fred: Thank you for taking care of my mother\\\'s estate in such a professional expeditious way. Although I felt the need to be a little more involved, all that was necessary was for me to give you the keys, and let you and your experienced team handle the rest. You were very flexible and agreeable, and worked with me so that I felt completely comfortable with what was being done. You accommodated our timeline, and finished everything several weeks ahead of schedule. I was amazed at how quickly your team got ready for the sale. It was obvious that everyone knew exactly what needed to be done, and they got right to it. I was please that within a few days of the sale, I received a thorough accounting of what was sold along with a check, and was very satisfied with the quantity of times sold. A friend who attended the sale remarked that she found everyone to be very friendly, helpful, and professional. It was difficult for me to liquidate my mom\\\'s cherished collections that she had accumulated over a lifetime, but you handled everything with tact and sensitivity. I would not hesitate to recommend Laguna Beach Estate Sales to my friends and family. Yours Truly, " - Loren Lieb, Chatsworth
"Fredrick Stegmann is the best. I highly recommend him...could not have had a better experience....he is a true professional in every sense of the word. " - Dee S. , Rancho Santa Fe
"Hi Fred, We are thrilled with the results and wold be more than happy to give a glowing recommendation! We truly could not have accomplished so much in so little time without your professionalism and most important the ability to trust you having our best interests at heart. " - Jeanine LaFrance, Claremont Claraboya
"I can unequivocally recommend Fred Stegmann to anyone who faces an estate sale. Fred is friendly, highly professional, enthusiastic, scrupulously honest, and well organized. He communicates clearly and promptly. He adapts readily to unanticipated changes in schedules and scope of work, and he listens well. He also achieved much greater value for our estate\'s personal possessions than we ever thought possible-a welcome surprise. Although I was liquidating a relatively small estate, he gave me the same commitment and attention that I would have expected of a much larger transaction. Thank you Fred!" - Kathleen Lowe, Newport Beach
"It is a real pleasure of me to recommend the estate sale services of Fred Stegmann. Fred handled my family\'s trust\'s September 25, 2010 estate sale, so my experience with his work is current. He worked quickly and efficiently to catalogue and the estate\'s goods for sale, brought in knowledgable and personable experts to help determine the values of the sales items, and worked together with me on pricing and the inevitable price negotiations that led the Trust selling or liquidating every item in its inventory. Fred has put together a diverse group of colleagues with expertise in marketing jewelry, antiques, collectables, and general household goods, and was able to bring to the sale an amazing array of buyers who, despite the difficult economic climate, helped the Trust obtain significant benefit from the estate sale-in our estimation, more than we could have obtained from any other type of sale. Throughout this process, Fred was always sensitive to the fact that many of the items for sale had been in the family for more than a century, and yet needed to be priced to sell. I highly recommend Fred to anyone who is looking for someone willing to take charge of his or her family\'s estate-particularly if one seeks to obtain the best financial results possible while suffering the least possible angst. " - David Bustamante, Orange
"Fred Thank you, thank you. It has been a real pleasure meeting you and doing business with you. It is amazing what you and your team did and we could not be happier, you made this experience for us much more enjoyable. We saw you in action working so hard with such a great attitude. Again thank you so much for all your hard work, we are thrilled! If you ever need references please let us know. " - Judy and John, Corona del Mar
"Dear Fred, Thank you so much for everything. Your kind yet professional demeanor was truly delightful. You are a rare gem. The swiftness in your handling of our furnishings has left us in awe. You have lessened the stress of moving in so many ways. We are pleased with the results. Cash in hand in less than 3 hours, wow! We will definitely pass along our wonderful experience on to Katie as well as others! We are looking forward to our new journey. God has blessed us in so many ways and you are a part of His blessing. Blessings to you and much continued success to you. Sincerely," - Brigitte and John Drews, Newport Beach
"Hi Fred A belated thank you for the wonderful help you gave me. I am so glad I found you and I would recommend you highly to anyone. " - Anne Marie, Irvine
"Fred from Laguna Beach Estate sales really did a fantastic job running my entire estate sale. I never would have thought the sale could have gone so smoothly and I got more money than I ever expected." - Michael