Estate sale guides

Plain answers for Texas families clearing a house: what an estate sale is, what companies charge, how to choose one, and what happens after the sale. Every figure on these pages links to where it came from, and each guide says when practice varies.

Getting started

What an estate sale is, whether yours needs one, and the other ways to clear a house.

Getting started7 min read
What Is an Estate Sale, and How Does It Work?
An estate sale is a way to sell many of the belongings inside a home, usually over two or three days. Furniture, kitchenware, tools, jewelry, collectibles and other household items are priced and sold to the public. Most sales take place inside the home, and an estate sale company typically handles the work for a commission.

Hiring a company

What companies charge, how to pick one, and what to watch for.

Hiring a company2 min read
What Does an Estate Sale Company Charge in Texas?
Estate sale companies charge a commission on what the sale brings in, typically 30% to 50% of gross proceeds. Most take it from the proceeds rather than charging upfront, though some contracts set a minimum or extra fees. Smaller estates usually pay a higher percentage, and cleanout is often billed on top, so get the full terms in writing.

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Estate sale guides

What Is an Estate Sale, and How Does It Work?

What Does an Estate Sale Company Charge in Texas?

Rather talk it through?

Find More Estate Sales. Build Your Route. Go Treasure Hunting.