HIRE AN ESTATE SALE COMPANY

Now that you’ve decided to have an estate sale, it’s time to start looking for a professional estate sale company.

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Typically, if you are looking for an estate sale company, you’re most likely going through a significant transitional life moment. It could be a death in the family, a downsize or a move, a divorce, or even a debt issue. Making such an important decision can be overwhelming, so keep in mind a few tips when you hire an estate sale company.

Hiring the right estate sale professional is critical as they will be a trusted partner during this time of transition.

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What is an Estate Sale?

Understanding what estate sales are and how they work is a significant first step. Here’s a brief explanation:

Estate Sales, sometimes referred to as “Tag Sales,” are used as a means of selling personal property, either your own, or on behalf of a family member, friend, etc. Estate sales usually contain far more items than your typical garage sale or yard sale and often take place inside a residence. They are designed to sell as many household contents as possible in a short period of time, frequently 2-3 days. In most cases, completely emptying the home is the desired outcome of an estate sale. You can learn more here.

You may also want to attend some estate sales in your area. This will help provide insights into what you’re looking for in an estate sale company.

Hire an Estate Sale Company

An experienced estate sale company can help to remove the emotion and stress from the process. Organizing an estate sale can be complex and time consuming, especially as it involves your personal property, or personal proerty of a loved one. Finding a local company you can trust with the right knowledge and experience is crucial. This company will spend hours inside your home with your valuable possessions. Be sure to do your due dilligence on the company you chose to hire. The estate sale industry is not regulated. Ask for references, read the company’s reviews, and always look for integrity and trustworthiness. Learn more in our Hiring Guide.

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How to Find and Hire an Estate Sale Company

1/ In-Person Interview

We recommend doing in-person interviews. Interviewing a company is extremely helpful, getting a feel for a company and its staff in person goes a long way. An in-person interview also provides the estate sale company a chance to assess whether or not they can handle the sale and give an accurate quote based on seeing the contents of the estate. In addition, this gives you an opportunity to discuss scheduling and how quickly the estate sale needs to be conducted.

2/ Referrals & References

Gather some first-hand testimonials. Reaching out to family, friends, neighbors, etc, who’ve previously had estate sales should help you in deciding on which direction to go. Personal references are a great means to find trustworthy businesses. Checking online reviews is also helpful; Estate Pros have hundreds of perfect 5-star ratings!

3/ Reviews & Testimonials

The proof is in the pudding! Make sure to reference your prospective estate sale company’s online reviews, as well as, any testimonials, etc. in order to verify their reputation and track record.

4/ Experience

How long has the estate sale company been in business? How many sales have they conducted throughout their tenure in the industry? Have they handled homes like yours? How do they manage pricing? Average sales, high-end sales, hoarder sales? Do they have certified appraisers on staff or the credentials & accreditations required to properly execute your sale?

The Estate Pros have you covered! With over 15 years of industry experience, the Estate Pros have successfully completed thousands of Estate Sales. We have certified appraisers on staff, and our comprehensive training programs and industry memberships ensure your dedicated Estate Pros sales team is prepared to handle your sale with the knowledge, authority, and skills necessary.

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How Much Does Hiring An Estate Sale Company Cost?

Is the estate sale company fee-based, or do they work off of a commission? Do they charge an extra fee for donation or trash removal once the sale is over? Estate Pros offers free post-sale donation management and reasonable trash removal service fees.

However, an estate sale company’s commission percentage or fees shouldn’t be the only determining factor when choosing a company. A lower service rate does not necessarily mean you will make more money. An estate sale company like the Estate Pros has 15 years of experience and will know if you may have valuable pieces or collections, possibly making you more money, while a less experienced estate sale company might miss the mark and improperly evaluate your items. Learn more in our pricing guide.

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What Percentage Do Estate Sale Companies Take?

Most estate sale company commissions range from 25% to 50% of the total proceeds as their fee. While interviewing estate sale companies, you definitely want to make sure they have a contract available for your review. The estate sale contract should illustrate fee schedules, provided services, estimated timelines for pre-sale appraisal and set-up, operations, and post-sale cleanout. Also, review their point-of-sale system, how they handle the recording of transactions, and what kind of documentation they will provide post-sale. Learn more in our Liquidation Guide.

Go with the Estate Pros!!!

The Estate Pros are consistently ranked amongst the top estate sale companies in America as recognized by EstateSale.com and other industry authorities. We specialize in assisting families and individuals who are in need of residential liquidation, donation, cleanout, and personal property appraisal services.

The Estate Pros are an estate sale industry authority with hundreds of years of combined experience among our ownership and staff. Our owners, sales teams, and support staff are expected to hold the highest standards of professionalism and experiential service, treating each of our clients and shoppers with the utmost care, compassion, and respect.

The Estate Pros pay meticulous attention to detail as we handle every aspect of the estate sale process from start to finish to avoid common estate sale mistakes. Our experts will work with you from the initial free consultation to the complete execution of your event and everything in between, all the way to the very last sweep of the broom in emptying out your home.

You don’t need to lift a finger; we take care of everything for you!

Thinking about hiring an Estate Sale Company?

Contact the Estate Pros!!!

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The Estate Pros are the most professional estate sale company in the area serving homes like yours all across southeast Michigan. We are consistently ranked amongst the top estate sale companies in America, recognized by EstateSale.com and other industry authorities.

We pay meticulous attention to every detail as we handle each aspect of the estate sale process from start to finish. Our experts will work with you from the initial free consultation to the complete execution of your event and everything in between. You don’t need to lift a finger; the Estate Pros will take care of everything for you!

What Our Clients are Saying

Excellent4.8Anna DwyerAnna Dwyer ★★★★★ I was amazed at what John and his team were able to accomplish! They were all kind, helpful, and removed 90% of the stuff in my father in law's 5000 sq ft home in just one day so that I could prep it for sale.Response from the ownerThanks Anna! Gary DenolfGary Denolf ★★★★★ I hired Estate Pros for their Express Liquidation Service. They got the job done promptly and professionally. Liquidation and removal happened in one day exactly as said and home was left clean and ready for new owners.Response from the ownerThanks Gary! Jeff FullerJeff Fuller ★★★★★ Estate Pros was exceptional. They were kind, courteous, and efficient. Extremely professional. Thank you again Johnathan and your crew.Response from the ownerThanks Jeff! Steven SaginawSteven Saginaw ★★★★★ Jonathan was helpful throughout the whole process. He was always available and always replied in a timely fashion to any questions that we had.He and his team arrived on time according to plan and performed their work and in an efficient and courteous manner. At the end of the day, all of the items in our house went to good charities, and the rest was removed to be recycled appropriately.I would definitely use estate pros for any future move and would recommend them to anybody needing their services.Response from the ownerThanks Steve! Anita CassettaAnita Cassetta ★★★★★ We used cleanout service. Very professional, helpful and thorough. Great service.Response from the ownerThanks Anita! Kimberly SikandKimberly Sikand ★★★★★ Jonathan and the Estate Pros team did an amazing job! Everyone was super friendly and they left the house super clean! Thank you, Estate ProsResponse from the ownerThanks Kim!!! RichardRichard ★★★★★ Estate pros are very professional. I used them to clean out a house and they did an excellent job. Johnathon was very helpful and his crew did an an excellent job. I would definitely use them again.Response from the ownerThanks Richard! Kristy StevensonKristy Stevenson ★★★★★ Jonathan and his team are fabulous. We really appreciated that he coordinated with Habitat for Humanity to donate items from my mom’s house to help families in the community. The team then cleaned out the house, including sweeping and vacuuming the floors. They worked tirelessly on a hot and humid June day. From the start Jonathan promised my mom’s house would be cleaned out in 1 day and that is exactly what happened. We highly recommend Estate Pros.Response from the ownerThanks Kristy!!! karen meldrumkaren meldrum ★★★★★ Top notch company, from first phone call to the day of pick up. They were wonderful to work with, Will definitely be using them again!Response from the ownerThanks Karen! Martha TaylorMartha Taylor ★★★★★ Amazing and speedy service! Left the house immaculate. Couldn’t recommend more strongly!Response from the ownerThanks Martha! We appreciate you using our Express Estate Liquidation services! Meghan LaRoccaMeghan LaRocca ★★★★★ Jonathan made the process so easy! We would recommend him and Estate Pros to anyone. Thank you!!Response from the ownerThanks Meghan! Chris ArthurChris Arthur ★★★★★ Estate Pros was amazing to work with. Jonathan was always quick to return calls or texts with any questions we had. He was very honest and accurate with the options available to us and was true to his word.Closing the estate of your loved one is extremely emotional and challenging. Jonathan walked with us through the process with great care and compassion taking a lot of the stress and anxiety off our shoulders. Thinking of having to pack up and disburse of our loved ones items to places that would make good use them for charity’s was daunting and overwhelming. Estate Pros handled it All and we know that the items will be used to help others.Thank you Jonathan! We highly recommend Estate Pros!Response from the ownerThanks Chris!!! Doug HunekeDoug Huneke ★★★★★ Quick and complete. Also liked the cleaning after hauling out the stuff.Response from the ownerThanks Doug! We appreciate you using our Express Estate Liquidation services! Diane MeakinDiane Meakin ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThanks Diane! We appreciate you using our Express Estate Liquidation services! Cynthia MeyerCynthia Meyer ★★★★★ Although paring down and "getting rid of" all your stuff is quite emotional and not for the faint of heart, Estate Pros made the process professional, quick, and compassionate. Letting go is not easy. They made it OK. If you are faced with the decision of paring down, moving or dealing with a whirlpool of sadness oreven excitement for that next adventure, you might want to consider Estate Pros. They will give you confidence in your decision and when the job is done - whether an estate sale or the full house donation process, you will not only have a clean house, you will also have a new peace of mind.Response from the ownerThanks Cynthia! We appreciate you using our Express Liquidation Services! Q ZQ Z ★★★★★ Estate Pros are absolutely amazing to deal with. Emptying out years of furniture and just 'stuff' is a very stressful experience and Jon Tamlonovich, the owner, is very professional and makes it emotionally manageable and easy. Really easy! Just tell them what you want to get rid of and they show up with men and trucks and for the items to be donated to charity they bring the Habitat For Humanity people with them at the same time. Jon can then give you a "qualified appraisal" so that you can take a tax deduction on your next tax return. They provide the ultimate of 'one stop shopping', delivered on time and professionally. I could go on and on and on, but suffice it to say if I could give them and Jon ten stars I would!Response from the ownerThanks QZ! Chuck DeprezChuck Deprez ★★★★★ Estate pros was great to work with, I’d recommend them to my friends and family. Excellent communication along with good and timely work.Response from the ownerThanks Chuck! Janis KotulaJanis Kotula ★★★★★ They are very accommodating, clean, and kind!Response from the ownerThanks Janis!!! Luann BarrettaLuann Barretta ★★★★★ Estate pros made it very easy and efficient for us. Great job. Highly recommendedResponse from the ownerThanks Luann! Kristy KasapisKristy Kasapis ★★★★★ Absolutely incredible company! On time, efficient and professional. Did a great job at our home and would definitely use again. Jonathan is very friendly and so were his men. They left the house clean as well.Response from the ownerThanks Kristy! js_loader

Southeast Michigan Estate Sale Service Area

The Estate Pros have been proudly serving Oakland, Macomb and parts of Livingston, Genesee, Lapeer & Wayne counties for the past 15 years. No matter what your situation calls for, the Estate Pros are here to help!

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