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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.

Just looking for an estate sale to shop? Learn how to find an estate sale!

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

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Kara Volpe
Kara Volpe
Response from the owner: Thanks Kara! It was a pleasure to serve as your Rochester Hills Michigan estate liquidation company!
Robert Fox
Robert Fox
Estate Pros did a wonderful job in removing and cleaning up my Mother’s house after she had passed.
Response from the owner: Thanks Bob! It was a pleasure to serve as your New Hudson Michigan estate liquidation company!
Juli G
Juli G
Jonathan and his crew were truly exceptional. Jonathan was quick to answer and always responsive. He was reassuring and kind in his approach. My friend sold his home of 63 years and there was alot of “stuff”. As a 95 year old, It was overwhelming how He would ever get it cleared out. A long hard work day and it was done and we didn't lift a finger! The crew was considerate in discarding his “stuff”which made him feel they respected his life long possessions that were going….. to donation or the dumpster. Highly recommend The Estate Pros. Thank you for kindness and great service!
Response from the owner: Thanks Julie! It was a pleasure to assist Ken and serve as your Bloomfield Hills Michigan estate liquidation company!
Al Haberstroh
Al Haberstroh
They handled a move to two houses and the estate charity contribution It was a very easy and smooth process. There was one problem but Jonathan addresses it immediately and to my satisfaction.
Response from the owner: Thanks Al! It was a pleasure to serve as your Novi Michigan estate liquidation and moving company!
Amelia Scope
Amelia Scope
Jonathan and his team managed to amaze me a second time- actually Part 2 of my move. Anyone that knows me well, knows that Linda’s basement is the place to shop and I usually manage to come through🤣- meaning I have a lot of stuff. The weight off my shoulders was immense🤗
Response from the owner: Thanks Amelia & Linda! It was a pleasure to serve as your Shelby Township Michigan estate liquidation company!
Cassie Haberstroh
Cassie Haberstroh
All around best service! Professional, easy and everything arrived in the same shape that it was originally was in. Easy to book and contact. Text reminders of upcoming service was great. They wrapped the couches in plastic, dressers were covered in moving blankets. All I had to do was tell what room the items go in and that is it. 100% recommend!
Response from the owner: Thanks Cassie! It was a pleasure to serve as your Farmington Hills Michigan local moving company!
michael zieldorff
michael zieldorff
Jonathan and his team were absolutely fantastic. It’s a tough thing to clear out your parents home but they made it so much more manageable! They were kind, respectful, and took care of everything top to bottom. I cannot recommend them enough. Thank you Jonathan!
Response from the owner: Thanks Mike! It was a pleasure to serve as your Huntington Woods Michigan estate liquidation company!
Cary Tilds
Cary Tilds
What a blessing to have this group of professionals Help with a home clean out!
Response from the owner: Thanks Cary! It was a pleasure to serve as your Bloomfield Hills Michigan estate liquidation company!
Joe Galvez
Joe Galvez
Johnathon was the consummate professional. His crew was great and did more than required just to make things easier for us. I would recommend Estate Pros without hesitation and if I ever have to do this again I wouldn’t consider using any other company.
Response from the owner: Thanks Joe! It was a pleasure to serve as your Rochester Hills Michigan estate liquidation company!
Sanford Backos
Sanford Backos
Estate Pros did a great job when we only had one week to vacate the property. Didn't have time for an estate sale and had to donate most of the furniture, but their professional appraisal was more than enough to make up for the loss. They cleaned out everything and left the house spotless for the next owners to move in. The company is very efficient with high integrity.
Response from the owner: Thanks Sanford! It was a pleasure to serve as your Dearborn Heights Michigan estate liquidation company!
Elizabeth Theiss
Elizabeth Theiss
Estate Pros did a wonderful job! Jonathan was wonderful to work with and always responsive to any questions I had about the process. Estate Pros made the stressful process of liquidation manageable.
Response from the owner: Thanks Elizabeth! It was a pleasure to serve as your Brighton Michigan estate liquidation company!
Ron Karl
Ron Karl
Great communication both before and during the cleanout. Team was courteous, thorough but efficient. House was left empty and clean.
Response from the owner: Thanks Jody! It was a pleasure to serve as your Oxford estate liquidation company!
Angela Fladebo
Angela Fladebo
Response from the owner: Thanks Angela! It was a pleasure to serve as your Davisburg estate liquidation company!
Linda Scope
Linda Scope
Jonathan and his team of movers did an awesome job helping me downsize to a condominium. They were accommodating and very helpful in my time of stress. They were also very kind. Loved working with them😍
Response from the owner: Thanks Linda! It’s been such a pleasure to be your Shelby Township estate liquidation and moving company!
Elijah Alexander
Elijah Alexander
Jonathan and crew exemplified an exceptional professionalism. Punctual, courteous, supportive, efficient, attentive, skilled and organized. Highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Thanks Elijah!
Vern Motala
Vern Motala
Great experience from pickup to clean up. I will recommend to friends.
Response from the owner: Thanks Vern!
David Tigue
David Tigue
Place looked amazing when they were done! Staff were very professional and personable. Overall a great customer experience!
Response from the owner: Thanks Dave!
Barbara Wagner
Barbara Wagner
Overall wonderful experience! Jonathan was a pleasure to work with, very helpful! He assured me that it would go smoothly and it did
Response from the owner: Thanks Barbara!
michael balogh
michael balogh
We hired Estate Pros for moving, estate donation and clean-up. The staff at Estate Pros were always prompt, polite and considerate. All items were wrapped for moving, carefully pack, unpacked and placed per our request. The donation and cleanup was a breeze. Estates Pros made the whole moving and downsizing process go smoothly! Thank you.
Response from the owner: Thanks Mike!
Ramesh Narayanan
Ramesh Narayanan
The entire team acted very swiftly and were very professional. Highly recommend them.
Response from the owner: Thanks Ramesh!
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