EstateSaleHub

Run Your Own Estate Sale —
Keep the 35% Commission

Estate sale companies take $3,000–$15,000 on a typical sale. With the right prep, pricing, and advertising, you can run it yourself and keep every dollar.

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30–40%
Avg company commission
$12,000–$15,000
Companies take on a $40K sale
50
State guides available
$3,000–$15,000
Typical DIY savings

How a DIY Estate Sale Works

Three phases. One weekend. Thousands saved.

1

Prep & Sort

Clean and organize everything. Decide what sells, what donates, what stays. One room at a time.

2

Price Everything

Research on eBay Sold Listings, Worthpoint, and Craigslist. Get appraisals for jewelry, art, and antiques.

3

Advertise & Sell

List on EstateSales.net and Craigslist. Run a 3-day sale (Fri–Sun). Reduce prices 25–50% on day 3.

See all 10 steps →

50-State Permit Guide

Click your state for permit requirements, sales tax rules, and local tips.

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What's in Your Estate?

Pricing ranges and tips for every category of estate sale item.

Furniture
$25–$800+
Jewelry & Watches
$5–$5,000+
Art & Collectibles
$10–$10,000+
Books & Records
$1–$200+
Kitchen & Appliances
$5–$300
Tools & Equipment
$5–$500+
Clothing & Accessories
$1–$200+
Electronics
$5–$500
Sports & Outdoor
$5–$500+
Vehicles
$500–$50,000+
Antiques
$25–$10,000+
Miscellaneous
$1–$50
Full pricing guide →

Helpful Services

Tools and services that help you run a better DIY estate sale.

List Your Sale

EstateSales.net

The largest estate sale listing site. Reach thousands of local buyers for $30–$50 per listing.

List Your Sale
Online Auction Option

MaxSold

Hybrid model — you stage and photo items, MaxSold runs the online auction. Lower effort, national reach.

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Hybrid Marketplace

Everything But The House

EBTH handles photography and online bidding. Good for high-value items and estates with collectibles.

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Leftover Removal

1-800-GOT-JUNK

After the sale, they haul away whatever didn't sell. Essential for clearing out a home on a deadline.

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Ready to run your own sale?

Download the free 35-item estate sale checklist and get your sale ready in a weekend.

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