What is an estate sale?
An estate sale or estate liquidation is a process for selling the contents of a property, typically a residential home. Estate sales are most commonly conducted in an open-house format on the property itself and are open to the public free of charge.
Why shop estate sales?
There are multiple benefits of shopping at estate sales including finding items you can’t buy anywhere else, the thrill of the ‘treasure hunt’, saving money on high quality merchandise and recycling to protect the environment.
How to find estate sales.
The most popular way to find estate sales is by searching online. Estate liquidators advertise on estate sales listings websites. Shoppers can search these websites for local estate sales by location and zip code. It’s also a good idea to follow local estate liquidators on their social media and subscribe to their email lists.
How to shop estate sales.
Understanding how estate sales work will help you navigate them successfully and make the most of your shopping experience. Make sure you know what to expect upon arrival, how to find merchandise and how to make purchases.
Estate sale shopping tips.
If you are new to estate sales it helps to know how they are similar and different to conventional retail stores. Check the estate liquidator’s advertised terms and conditions to learn what to expect. Every estate liquidator will conduct estate sales differently, however most set out guidelines to help shoppers benefit from their experience while also keeping the property, its contents and everybody present safe and secure. Here we look at some common examples.