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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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Elaine Wyatt
Elaine Wyatt
The Estate Pros organization was fantastic! Every aspect of our sale was managed very professionally by the entire team. There were no details left for us to handle. We highly recommend Jonathan and his crew to manage your upcoming Estate Sale.
Response from the owner: Thanks Elaine! It was such a pleasure to assist you and Ken. Best wishes moving forward!
jeff g
jeff g
Easy process and great onsite service . Everyone was very helpful and considerate2 nd time used them
Response from the owner: Thanks Jeff, always a pleasure to assist you!
Karen Iverson
Karen Iverson
Estate Pros managed to clear my Mother's house out in less than 5 hours! They sent pictures to show me the empty rooms, which was great. I also appreciate that they worked with Habitat for Humanity, and that some of the items from the house will help that organization. That would have made my Mother as happy as it makes me.Edit: I had to ask Jonathon to change the donation paperwork due to MY error, and he sent me the new forms in less than 24 hours! Thanks again!!!
Response from the owner: Thanks Karen! It was a pleasure to serve as your Sylvan Lake Michigan estate liquidation company!
Barry Solomon
Barry Solomon
Jonathan, owner of Estate Pros, did a great job cleaning out my brother’s house before it could be sold. He had an excellent crew. Also I appreciate the donation to Habitat For Humanity and the potential for a tax write off. Estate Pros is a one-stop-shop experience. If you have enough for an estate sale he can do that, too. His prices are reasonable and the service is excellent.
Response from the owner: Thanks Barry!
Constance
Constance
This was a great experience! Very professional, quick and clean!
Response from the owner: Thanks Connie!
Margaret Rossi
Margaret Rossi
Jonathan took great care of me during such a stressful time! Everything was ship-shape after they left. Thank you Jonathan and gang!
Response from the owner: Thank you Margaret!!!
Howard Linden
Howard Linden
Response from the owner: Thanks Howard!
ROCHELLE SOLOMON
ROCHELLE SOLOMON
I was feeling overwhelmed after my family member passed away. The house was full of belongings and I didn't know where to start. Estate Pros helped with everything. I didn't have to even think about what needed to be done. The people/crew that did the heavy lifting were helpful and efficient. They were very forthcoming with all of the paperwork and tax documents.
Response from the owner: Thanks Rochelle! It was a pleasure to assist your family!
Stephanie G
Stephanie G
Very professional and timely. Great communication as well. Highly recommend this company.
Response from the owner: Thank you Stephanie!
Beth Commyn
Beth Commyn
(Elizabeth Whisenand)Jonathan was AMAZING. Very professional and facilitated everything seamlessly. Even came to the house to oversee everything and to make sure I was taken care of. Great experience!
Response from the owner: Thanks Beth, it was such a pleasure to meet and assist you!
Emily Escott
Emily Escott
I had a great experience with this company, they were professional, courteous, and reliable. I highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Thank you for the kind words, we appreciate your business!
Owen Scriver
Owen Scriver
Jonathan and crew did an absolutely fabulous job from beginning to end.
Response from the owner: Thanks folks! We appreciate you entrusting the Estate Pros with your Donation & Home Clean Out!
Janet Jasmer
Janet Jasmer
I cannot rave enough about Jonathan, the Estate Pros and his entire team! We sold my Mother-in-law's home very quickly with an extremely quick closing date. We needed to figure out our next steps in how to get her home ready for closing. Jonathan met us on short notice and scheduled the move out to be done immediately. As soon as I met with Jonathon, we were totally at ease-but once we saw the finished results-we were blown away! His service, communication and end results were excellent! I am so grateful to have been recommended to use Estate Pros!
Response from the owner: Thanks Janet! We appreciate your kind words, it was such a pleasure to assist your family!
Josh Syme
Josh Syme
Jonathan and his team are fantastic! They are extremely professional and very good at what they do. I couldn’t recommend them enough.
Response from the owner: Thanks Josh! It was a pleasure to serve as your Bloomfield Hills Michigan estate liquidation company!
Suzanne Reynolds
Suzanne Reynolds
I cannot say enough of the seamless process of clearing out my parents home, along with the estate sale and donation. It was a very emotional time having recently losing my Mother, but Jonathan and and Jay did such a thorough job. The amount of detail taken with the listings, the labor intensive clean out and cleanup, and being so careful to not create any damage. I am so thankful and appreciative. When the time comes to sell my home, I have comfort in knowing that Estate Pros will do a five star job!
Response from the owner: Thanks Suzanne! It was a pleasure to serve as your Bloomfield Hills Michigan estate sale company!
Deena Parks
Deena Parks
Prompt, polite, & efficient! Highly recommend!
Response from the owner: Thanks Deena! It was a pleasure to serve as your Novi Michigan estate liquidation company!
mark kohn
mark kohn
Response from the owner: Thanks Leslee! It was a pleasure to serve as your Commerce Michigan estate sale company!
Gregg Vaughn
Gregg Vaughn
Estate Pros was very easy to work with and completed everything as promised. Jonathan was always responsive to any questions and was very easy to get a hold of. My mom had passed away and her house needed to be emptied out so the house could be sold. I highly recommend Estate Pros and Jonathan and would use them again if the need ever arose again.
Response from the owner: Thanks Gregg! It was a pleasure to serve as your Lapeer Michigan estate liquidation company!
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!
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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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Glendale Avenue, Rochester, Michigan Estate Sale

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Rochester, MI, 48307
April 4, 2025
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Romeo Plank Road, Armada, Michigan Estate Sale

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Armada, MI, 48005
April 12, 2025
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The Estate Pros tailor every estate sale to fit the specific needs of each of our clients. Our process is comprehensive and easy, we will professionally manage and execute your sale from start to finish. You don’t have to lift a finger, we take care of everything for you!

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