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Miss 50's Estate Sales & Renovations

Miss 50's Inc. Estate Sales

Experts in Estate Sales and Liquidations and Property Clean outs
Licensed - Bonded - Insured
Serving the Western Suburbs of Cook and DuPage Country IL & beyond
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Ann LeCroy-Gavurnik
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Here are some of the recent comments we have received from our clients. We treat you and your property with the utmost care and respect and work with you to make your sale or property clean out successful. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!
Ann LeCroy Gavurnik
708 476-9054
 I do not very often write letters regarding our experiences out in the business world.  However, this is a very special situation.  Due to unfortunate family circumstances, we found ourselves in a state of affairs that included two residences absolutely full of items that overwhelmed even our creative problem-solving ability to sell and clean out houses.  It was our extreme good fortune to meet Ann LeCroy-Gavurnik, and her team from “Estate Sales & Renovations by Miss 50’s…”  We found Ann to be highly dependable, hardworking, empathetic, and an exceptional estate sale promoter - with a very extensive contact base!  From our initial interview, through setup, sale days and payoff meeting, Ann was professional and fair!  We had two massive, and highly successful estate sales conducted in-full by “Miss 50’s,” and can recommend their team without reservation! If you have a need for estate sale assistance, I highly recommend that you visit their amazing web page, and check-out options available to you!
SW - Darien-Westmont, IL      
August, 2022


Miss 50’s is the REAL DEAL!  If you want to hire someone who is looking out for you and has your back, Ann is the person you want on your side!  In today’s world this is so rare to find; from the minute you meet Ann, you feel like you have known her forever.  Our neighbor referred us to Miss 50’s; she did an estate sale down the street a few years back that everyone raved about. My father had passed away in the summer and we had the overwhelming task to liquidate and clean out the house.  Emptying a house that your parents have lived in for over 70 years is very difficult.  Ann was like a breath of fresh air. She accomplished everything she stated she was going to do and more!  Miss 50’s is trustworthy, competent and as far as we are concerned, her service is unparalleled in the industry! We highly recommend Miss 50’s!    
BMR  Westchester IL  Dec 2018

We hesitated on whether to do an estate sale ourselves or involve an Estate Sales Company.  Now we know that we made the right decision and were lucky to find Ann.  She and her crew did a wonderful job setting up the sale and bargaining for prices.  Very professional and trustworthy.  We would not hesitate to recommend Ann to anybody.
VS Westchester, IL April 2018

Our estate sale was particularly difficult and complex because we moved out of state and I had major surgery two days before the sale.  Ann Lecroy-Gavurnik handled everything for us in an efficient, professional and honest way.  She went over our whole house with us, asking questions about purchase price, source, age and anything else we knew about items of furniture and decorative objects, making notes for further research.  She and her employees did research on the internet, as well as making phone calls to dealers and collectors.  She took a couple lithographs to a gallery in order to get a better price for us.  
The sale itself was well organized and ran smoothly -  I have heard from neighbors since I was in hospital.  Remaining items were collected by charities arranged by Ann.  She then cleaned the house and left everything in good order. 
We were furnished with a detailed inventory of items sold and prices received as well as receipts from charities.  Ann had gotten the necessary license from the Village, provided advertising and signage for the sale and took credit cards.  She also called people she knew would be interested in certain items from her large following.  All was handled without my being in the state. 
I would  recommend Miss 50's Inc without hesitation to anyone in need of a house sale.
LB Westchester IL July 2017

My five siblings and I are most grateful that Ann Gavurnik handled my mom's estate sale.  She and her crew were able to sell countless items that my mom had in her house during a three day sale that was most successful.  Prior to the estate sale, Ann and her crew worked very, very hard to organize and display things in a most attractive way, and much research was done so that all the many items were priced appropriately.  Over 200 pictures of items for sale were displayed on Ann's Website which helped draw many customers who were all treated in a very professional manner.  We could never have conducted such a sale ourselves, and I highly recommend hiring Ann to anyone who is interested in having a well-run and profitable estate sale.
EP Westchester, IL  July 2017

We can't thank you enough for the tremendous job you did for us.  You exceeded our every expectation and were most professional.  You sold so many vintage items at the estate sales through your contacts and online advertising with everything documented.  The final clean out of the house left it totally ready to be put on the market. 
We were left this almost 100 year old home and didn't know where to begin to clean it out.  It was overwhelming to us but not to Miss 50's.  We could not recommend  them more highly.  Ann & Miss 50's workers are simply the best!  Many many thanks for all your hard work. 
PBS Elmwood Park IL  Nov 2016 and March 2017

I could not have imagined anyone else so carefully displaying 62 years of family treasures.  Having Ann show and explain to me the how to's and why's of the process helped me in the final stages of selling my family home.  I am very grateful
PP Western Springs IL  Nov, 2016

Ann and her team came into my home and made me feel at ease about selling all of my things.  She made everything go so smoothly.  They were polite, kind and fun to be with - very professional from start to finish. . . and when it was all over, there was nothing left in my house. 
PB   Batavia, IL  Oct, 2016

Ann and her husband did a very good job.  They rearranged everything and priced them.  We hired them as her husband would be in the garage and displayed the tools and priced them.  I was very satisfied.  They had enough help the day of the sale for basement Etc. 
SH Lombard July 2016

Thank you for your help   You did a wonderful job for us.  Stay in Touch!
RAW, Chicago July 2016


We just wanted to thank Ann and her team for a job well done.  Miss 50s Inc. ran a magnificent estate sale at our parent's  home in St. Charles.  Upon meeting Ann, we knew instantly she was the perfect person to handle this job.  Ann was extremely organized and so knowledgeable on items in the home.  From Start to finish, everything ran so smoothly.  We made a very nice profit and Ann was also able to offer us the additional service of bringing a charity group in after the sale to donate remaining furniture and household items, jewelry, etc.  It was important to us to find homes for all of our parent's belongings.  She made a very emotional time so much easier for us on so many levels.  A+ effort all around.  Highly recommend Ann and her crew
DW&CI St Charles IL March 2016

Everyone of Ann's staff was professional, thoroughly friendly and responsible, especially Ann. She and her crew did an excellent job and I would highly recommend Miss 50's Inc. 
TJS Broadview, IL January, 2016

Everything about our Estate Sale was very professionally done.  You and your team worked very hard and long in order to ensure that our sale was a success.  Thanks again for what you did
WA Westchester IL  October 2015

We were extremely happy with our experience with Miss 50's Inc.  Miss 50's was straight forward and honest.  Ann went above and beyond working with us.  We would recommend Miss 50's to everyone.  It was an awesome experience. 
SK  Elmhurst IL  September 2015

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Ann and her crew. My grandmother passed away in November 2014 and she was a HOARDER. Obsessed with QVC, Gem shopping Network, Native American collectibles, Hummels, Precious Moments, Pottery, Holiday decorations and so on, and so on, and so on. We didn't know where to start. After speaking to my real estate agent, he suggested going with miss 50s Estate Sales. I was a little worried about hiring a company out for this, but I know it would take me years to figure out how to sell everything for the price things would be worth. I thought about interviewing a few companies to do the sale, but after meeting Ann, I didn't even try to meet anyone else. She was professional, explained the process in a way I could understand (I am 29 years old and have never been an executor of an estate before) and made me feel like she could take a HUGE weight off of my shoulders (which to me was most important). 

She went above and beyond for my grandma's estate. She knew we had too much for one sale, and she split it into two very organized and professional sales. She did so much research to find what things should sell for that I never would have known how to do. She has a great following, and people know to come to her sales (hence, more of your estate will be sold then if you just did it yourself). Then, what few things didn't sell from our sale, she researched an auction company, and took everything to the auction for us and still made us more money just from doing that. So many things that if I had tried to do on my own, it would've taken me years- Ann did an amazing job, that I never could have compared to, and in only a few weeks time.

I went through my grandma's estate sale before it was open to the public, and everything was priced, organized into themes, and looked very neat. I even went to another one of her sales prior to hiring her, and that sale was also organized and professionally done. Ann only lets a certain number of people in at a time, so people don't steal your family's things. She has several people on her crew looking out for your property while she takes care of the sales. I also feel like if I was going to an estate sale, I wouldn't want to be stepping on other people's toes, so when it is your turn, you actually have space to look through everything.

Whether you are looking to go to an estate sale, or hold one for your family, I highly recommend using Miss 50s Estate Sales. I would give more than 5 stars if I could, and am so grateful this company existed during such a stressful time for my family. Jessica, Westchester, IL April 2015

Our family recently hired Miss 50's (Ann) to conduct an estate sale for my late mother's. home. She had accumulated 70 years (and inherited) many wonderful antiques and lots and lots of just "stuff". About 6 months before hiring Miss 50's, we hired another estate sale company from another town to conduct a sale. There were so many items left over (equivalent of 2 more households!), it was clear we needed to have another sale. I called a few estate sale companies, but they weren't interested in conducting a "repeat". Ann LISTENED and was so understanding of our situation. She decided to at least check out how much was left in my mother's house. She could clearly see that there was more than enough to have another sale. 

Any time I needed to speak with Ann, she returned my calls within either minutes or hours. We were in continuous communication as needed. Her professionalism, organizational and communication skills are excellent. The way Ann and her crew organized my mother's belongings made it look as if one was in a lovely combination furniture store/antique and boutique. It was absolutely beautiful!. Ann conducted a pre-sale in addition to two days of the sale which I had never heard of, but was a fantastic idea. The sale went very very well!! She included a detailed itemized list of sold items - etc. I was happy to hear that Ann offered a service to remove any unsold items and have them donated to charities (with a tax deduction receipt). She and her crew left the house clean - swept- vacuumed. That saved me the time and hassle of organizing that not so small detail. Ann truly went above and beyond in that she treated my mother's home as if it was one of her own family members - such respect and compassion. Ann's Passion for her business and her work ethic reminded me very much of how passionate and hard working my mother was in her business. My mother had been a real estate broker in Westchester for more than 50 years. I feel my mother would have been very pleased that we chose Miss 50's to handle the sale for her treasures.
DJL - Westchester March 2015

My husband and I highly recommend Ann of Miss 50s Inc as a premier Estate Sales person.  We sold our huge home in burr Ridge IL very quickly.  We were overwhelmed with work.  Ann came to the rescue.  Ann's team was orderly, efficient, professional and very caring.  Ann, you are the best! 
B&AK - Burr Ridge, IL August, 2014

When my father passed earlier this year, we hired Miss 50's to sort through everything he had accumulated over the years and to hold an estate sale. Ann and her staff were professional, helpful, and friendly. They also handled various repairs to the house to get it ready to be sold. It was a team effort. My husband and I were very pleased with the result. Living out of state, we needed someone we could trust to handle everything. They kept us informed, responded quickly to any phone calls and did a great job. I would definitely recommend Miss 50's and her staff.
A&D, Bellwood IL March 2013

I wanted to thank you for managing my mother’s estate sale. I was hesitant in contacting someone to handle her possessions but since our first meeting I found you, your staff and agency to be highly professional, personable and honest; possess great integrity and hold a high respect for the owner’s estate. From day one you made it clear that you work for the owner and kept that theme throughout the entire sale with your advertising; anonymity and preparation for the sale. It is without a doubt that I would highly recommend you and your agency to anyone interested in holding an estate sale. I would be happy to speak with prospective clients on your behalf. Thank you –
A.W. Westchester IL April 2013

Ann(Ms. 50's) did an Estate Sale for my Mom's house in Westchester at the end of May 2013. Ann and her people were wonderful, set everything up and after cleaned up too!! It was a pleasure to have you do the sale for us! Thank you so much, Kathy Z – Westchester May 2013

My brother and I recently had Miss 50's for an estate sale for my late father's home, which we were selling. Ann and John were both very professional and easy to work with. I had no clue where to begin when I contacted Ann, but she led me through it step-by-step. They are also in tune with the emotional stress of selling the belongings of a loved one and how difficult it can be to say goodbye to a childhood home. I highly recommend Miss 50's. – 
LL. Westchester IL May 2013

We just wanted to thank Ann and John for helping us with a very difficult time.....when you loose a love one it is really an emotional time....Ann and her team were so wonderful in helping us through it. She came in and set up the estate sale for us. We could not believe our eyes when we saw how beautiful everything look. It made us fall in love again with the house. The best thing was how wonderful they were to us....We feel like we made new friends. Thanks so much Miss 50's, and we are looking forward to working with you on our other projects!!!! Merry Christmas~
D & A of Westchester Dec, 2013
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