How It Works — Lucky Star Estate Services

The Process

How It Works

Five straightforward steps from your first call to the check in your hand.

01

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
02

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
03

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
04

Sale Weekend

Sale Weekend

A 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: 25% off
  • Saturday noon: 50% off
  • Neighborhood signage + security cameras
05

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 ($50/hr) are deducted from your proceeds.

  • Full transaction review
  • Check mailed within 10 business days
  • Clean-out costs deducted from proceeds (if applicable)
Commission Structure

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

$50/hr

Clean-out rate

Ready to talk?

Call or email Bridgette to get the conversation started.