Estate Sales
Find sales near you. Sell your stuff.
EstateSales.net
- Free app + website.
- Find estate sales by zip.
- Photos of items in sale.
- Maps + directions.
- Browse before going.
- Largest US directory.
Hire estate sale company
- For downsizing or after parent passes.
- Companies handle everything.
- 30-50% commission typical.
- 3-day weekend sales standard.
- EstateSales.net to find local.
- Get 3 quotes before hiring.
Run your own sale
- Cheaper but more work.
- Photograph + price all items.
- Advertise on EstateSales.net (small fee).
- Plus Craigslist + Facebook.
- Family helps the day of.
- Cash + Venmo for sales.
Online auctions
- EBTH (Everything But The House).
- MaxSold - online estate auctions.
- Pickup-only auctions.
- Wider buyer pool than local.
- Higher prices on collectibles.
- 15-35% commission.
Senior shopping at sales
- Best deals last day of sale.
- First day for best selection.
- Cash for power.
- Bring measuring tape.
- Photograph items, ask family.
- Make offer on big items.
Senior downsizing tips
- Start 6 months before move.
- Family member as project manager.
- Photograph everything for memory.
- Donate before throwing.
- Don't try to do it alone.
- Pace yourself - emotionally taxing.
Hire pros for big sales
When downsizing or settling parent's estate with thousands of items, hire an estate sale company. The 30-40% commission saves weeks of your time. They price, advertise, run the sale, and clean out unsold items. For smaller sales (one room of stuff), DIY via Facebook Marketplace works fine. Match the tool to scale.