How much to charge for estate sale services
Rates reviewed June 2026
Most estate sale services is priced $600–$5,000 per sale in 2026, with about $1,800 typical. By the job, a small one-day sale usually runs $600–$1,500. Your rate depends mainly on total value of the estate and how much actually sells and how much staging.
Most estate sale companies charge a commission on total sales rather than a flat fee, usually 30% to 50%, so the dollar figure swings with how much the estate brings in. The numbers here reflect a typical company's cut on a small, average, and large sale.
You should charge
$1,750
per sale · typical $600–$5,000
Quote at the low end instead of here and you hand back $1,150 per sale. Every single job.
Why this number. Charge a commission, not an hourly rate, so your pay rises with the result you produce. Set a minimum commission so a small estate still covers your setup time, and bundle post-sale cleanout as a clearly priced add-on rather than absorbing it.
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Typical estate sale services prices
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Small one-day sale (company cut) | $600 – $1,500 |
| Average two-day sale (company cut) | $1,200 – $3,000 |
| Large or high-value estate (company cut) | $3,000 – $8,000 |
Also common: Commission of 30%–50% of gross sales is the standard model.
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What changes the price
- Total value of the estate and how much actually sells
- How much staging, pricing, and research the items need
- Whether you handle cleanout and disposal after the sale
- Local demand and your reputation for drawing buyers
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How much should I charge for estate sale services?+
Most estate sale services is priced $600–$5,000 per sale, with a typical rate around $1,800 per sale. Where you land inside that range comes down mainly to total value of the estate and how much actually sells and how much staging, pricing, and research the items need. Use the range as your anchor, then adjust up for experience, strong demand, and a higher cost-of-living area.
What is the best way to price estate sale services?+
Most estate sale services is priced per sale, which is easy for clients to understand. Set a clear minimum so small jobs still cover your time and travel, and bundle add-ons into packages to lift the average ticket rather than discounting. Commission of 30%–50% of gross sales is the standard model.
How much should I charge for estate sale services as a beginner?+
Starting out, price near the lower end of the range, roughly $600 to $1,800 per sale. Resist going below that to win work: a price that is too low attracts price-shoppers, signals low quality, and is hard to raise later. Once you have a few happy clients and reviews, move toward $5,000.
What affects how much estate sale services costs?+
The biggest factors are total value of the estate and how much actually sells; how much staging, pricing, and research the items need; whether you handle cleanout and disposal after the sale; local demand and your reputation for drawing buyers. Two jobs that look alike can price very differently once these are accounted for, which is why a quick walkthrough or a few questions before quoting protects your rate.
How do I quote estate sale services so the client says yes?+
Charge a commission, not an hourly rate, so your pay rises with the result you produce. Set a minimum commission so a small estate still covers your setup time, and bundle post-sale cleanout as a clearly priced add-on rather than absorbing it. Put the quote in writing with exactly what is included, state the price once without apologizing for it, and give one clear next step. A confident, well-structured quote wins jobs at a higher price than a vague one at a lower price.