Question 1

How do I find estate sales near me?

Accepted Answer

Browse the estate sale listings and filter by city, state or ZIP code. Each sale lists its address, dates and hours along with a catalogue of what is being sold, and expired sales are removed automatically.

Question 2

What happens at an estate sale?

Accepted Answer

An estate sale sells the entire contents of a home, usually over two or three days. Furniture, appliances, tools, jewellery, art and everyday household goods are all priced individually, and buyers walk through the house to shop room by room.

Question 3

Do I need an appointment to attend an estate sale?

Accepted Answer

No. Estate sales are open to the public during their posted hours and no appointment or ticket is needed. Popular sales often form a queue before opening, and some companies hand out numbers to manage entry.

Question 4

How do I price and run an estate sale?

Accepted Answer

Most families hire a professional estate sale company, which prices the contents, staffs the sale and handles the cleanout. Estate sale companies can list their sales here for $79.99 per month, with no commission taken on anything sold.

Question 5

Can I pay by card at an estate sale?

Accepted Answer

That depends on the company running it. Many accept cards and mobile payments, but cash is always accepted and is often preferred for negotiating on price. Payment is made directly to the seller at the sale.