The Process
How It Works
Five straightforward steps from your first call to the check in your hand.
Phone Consultation
After you reach out, we'll have a brief call to understand what you're looking for. The more info you share, the better — timeframe, size of the house, what percentage of items are for sale, parking situation, HOA or condo rules. This helps us determine if an estate sale is the right fit.
- Timeframe & availability
- Size of the home
- Percentage of items for sale
- Parking & HOA restrictions
In-Home Walkthrough
Bridgette will visit the house and walk through with you to see what's there. We'll discuss expectations, which rooms (if any) are off-limits, sale dates, and what happens after the contract is signed. Once we agree it's a good fit, we'll sign a simple contract.
- Walk through the home together
- Discuss off-limit rooms
- Set sale dates
- Sign a simple contract
Staging, Research & Advertising
Our team enters the house and gets to work: staging items, sorting donate/trash piles for unsellable items, photographing everything, and writing a detailed ad that doubles as an inventory. We'll list the sale on estatesales.net, Facebook, Craigslist, and niche groups for specialty items. Every item gets researched and priced against current market values and recent sold comps.
- Staging & photography
- Market research & pricing
- Listed on estatesales.net, Facebook, Craigslist
- Specialty niche group listings
Sale Weekend
Sale WeekendA typical sale runs Friday and Saturday. We post signs throughout the neighborhood and run security cameras during the sale to protect your home and belongings.
- Friday: Full price
- Saturday 9 AM: 20% off
- Saturday noon: 50% off
- Saturday 1 PM+: Bargain pricing with client's permission (less than 50% off) to reduce clean-out costs
- Neighborhood signage + security cameras
Payout
Once the sale wraps, we pack up, review every transaction with a fine-tooth comb, and mail your check within 10 business days. If you've opted for a clean-out, those hours ($35/hr per person) are deducted from your proceeds.
- Full transaction review
- Check mailed within 10 business days
- Clean-out costs deducted from proceeds (if applicable)
Add-On Services
Need a little more help after the sale? We offer additional services to get your property fully ready for its next chapter. Pricing is discussed after the sale ends to ensure an accurate quote based on your specific needs.
Clean-Outs
After the sale, we can haul away remaining items that didn't sell — clearing the home completely so you don't have to lift a finger.
Light Cleaning
We'll do a light clean of the home post-sale — sweeping, wiping down surfaces, and leaving the space tidy and presentable.
Market-Ready Prep
Getting ready to list the home? We can help ready the property for the market — coordinating with your timeline and real estate needs.
Add-on fees are additional and will be discussed once the sale concludes — ensuring you get an accurate, fair quote based on what's actually needed.
Sliding-scale, from 40%
Every sale is unique. Our commission is a sliding scale from 40% of sold items. Larger estates typically see lower rates, while hoarder-type cleanouts are quoted higher.
We'll discuss the exact rate during your consultation — no surprises, no hidden fees. You pay nothing until the sale is complete.
40%
Starting commission
$0
Upfront costs
Quoted after sale ends
Clean-out rate
Ready to talk?
Call or email Bridgette to get the conversation started.