Vol. 1 · 8 guides · 88 min total
The Estate Sale Guides
The essays we wish every family had before hiring an estate sale company — plain-English, evidence-based, and independent of the companies we list.
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How Estate Sale Companies Charge: Commission Models Explained
The four pricing models estate sale companies use, and what they mean for your bottom line
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10 min
How Much Do Estate Sale Companies Charge? A State-by-State Breakdown
Regional commission ranges across the Carolinas and Southeast
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11 min
How to Hire an Estate Sale Company
The interview questions and diligence checks that separate operators from opportunists
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9 min
Estate Sale vs. Auction vs. Online Liquidation: Which Nets More?
Three liquidation paths, and which one fits the estate you're settling
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10 min
What to Demand in Writing Before You Hire
Fifteen clauses to verify before you sign the estate sale contract
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14 min
Estate Sale Company Licensing: Which States Regulate the Industry
What each state requires before someone can conduct an estate sale
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10 min
Red Flags: 12 Signs of an Estate Sale Company to Avoid
The warning signs that a quote or company is not what it appears
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9 min
After a Death: When to Hold an Estate Sale
A practical sequence when you inherit a house and its contents
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