Q&A Time! This one is pretty common: What’s the cost of having an estate sale? Most companies charge a percentage of sales. You can generally expect that to be right around 40%, with lower commission rates for vehicles, fine jewelry or high-value art, and higher commission rates for small sales. We consider anything under $4000 to be a small sale. In some cases, a company might have set up fees, or a minimum sale amount.
Hiring an estate sale company is a bit like hiring a real estate agent. You want someone you can trust and who is going to work hard for you. It’s also important to consider the consumer following that a company has, as well as their marketing plan – that’s going to contribute greatly to the success of a sale. You might be able to find someone who can do the job inexpensively, but the adage “you get what you pay for” applies here. You don’t want someone who is just going to post your sale on Craigslist and call it a day.
