House Manager Guide: Selling Your Employer's Wine and Spirits
House managers often handle sales of household assets on behalf of employers. This guide covers how to sell wine and spirits efficiently while maintaining privacy and proper authorization.
What to Do Next
Confirm you have authorization to sell. This typically means written or verbal approval from the employer or their representative.
Our texting workflow works well for busy house managers. Text photos to 213-770-9463 and we handle research and valuation from there.
- Confirm authorization from the employer
- Photograph bottles in the cellar or storage area
- Text photos to 213-770-9463 or submit through our form
- We provide an offer for the employer to review
- Coordinate logistics at a time that works for the household
What Information Matters for Pricing
Photos are often the fastest way to get us the information we need. We can research and identify bottles from clear photos.
- Clear photos of labels
- Quantities visible in photos or noted separately
- Storage location (cellar, wine room, refrigerator)
- Any original cases or boxes
- Employer preferences on timing or logistics
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Starting a sale without clear authorization can create problems. Confirm with the employer before submitting.
Moving bottles before photos can make it harder to document what exists and where.
- Proceeding without employer authorization
- Moving bottles before documenting
- Scheduling pickup without employer approval
- Discarding boxes or packaging without checking value
- Sharing employer information unnecessarily
How the Process Works
We work with house managers to minimize disruption to the household.
- Text photos to 213-770-9463 or submit through our form
- We research and provide a written offer
- Share the offer with the employer for approval
- If accepted, schedule pickup at a convenient time
- Payment is issued to the employer after verification
Privacy and Safety Notes
We handle all communications confidentially. Employer names and addresses are not shared publicly.
Pickup can be scheduled around household schedules. We work with whatever logistics make sense.
All documentation is provided to the house manager or directly to the employer as preferred.
What to Do Next
Ready to get an offer for your bottles? Submit photos and details through our form, or text photos directly if that is easier.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get authorization?
Confirm with your employer that they want to sell and that you are authorized to handle the process. Written confirmation is helpful but not always required.
Can I text photos instead of using the form?
Yes. Text photos to 213-770-9463. This is often the fastest way. We follow up with any questions.
Who receives payment?
Payment is issued to the authorized seller, typically the employer. We confirm payment details with whoever is managing the transaction.
How do we schedule pickup?
We coordinate timing with you. Pickup can be scheduled around household schedules, deliveries, or other activities.
What if I do not know anything about wine?
No problem. Photograph labels clearly and we identify everything. You do not need wine knowledge.
Is the employer's name disclosed?
No. We handle transactions confidentially. Employer names are not published or shared.