Modesto, CA Estate Sales around 95350 (2024)

FAQs

What is the top sellers at estate sales? ›

Art. Many an art gem has been found at estate sales by buyers, and art remains a best selling item at estate sales. One of the best things about artwork at an estate sale is that it comes ready to hang with a frame. Original art and vintage art that boasts signatures are attendees' favorites.

Advertise your estate sale on one of the major estate sale advertising websites, like EstateSales.org to get seen by millions of visitors in a short time. EstateSales.org offers unlimited, big-sized photos because it's a fact more people attend an estate sales when they have seen photos of items beforehand.

Haggle, but don't be a jerk about it

It's their job to do the research and set the price of the items they're selling. Plus, they're in this to make money for their client too. So, yes, you can absolutely bargain with the seller.

What Percentage Do Estate Sales Take? Estate sale companies generally charge a standard commission rate between 30 to 40 percent of sales. Before they agree to take on a client, they'll typically provide a gross sales minimum. This means that the total value of all the items to be sold must meet or exceed that value.

Hold Your Estate Sale on a Weekend Day.

And never hold an estate sale on Christmas or Thanksgiving, no matter what day of the week they happen to fall on.

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67% of agents say updated kitchens and appliances are lead selling points for buyers. 37% say home offices have stepped up to the second most sought-after feature for home shoppers.

Estate sales differ from your run-of-the-mill garage sale or yard sale and are a great way to make money on a high volume of household items — from vintage furniture to everyday items like kitchenware.

How to spot valuable items at estate sales? ›

Evaluating Condition And Rarity

Condition and rarity greatly impact the value of estate sale treasures. Whether it's a vintage painting, a piece of antique jewelry, or a mid-century furniture set, the better the condition, the higher the value.

Some companies say, "Dealers come on Fridays". Well that is true, but they also come on Saturdays. From my experience I tend to like Sat and Sun sales. I figure I will be able to capitalize on those days, as many people are off on the weekends.