What is an estate sale?

An estate sale is the sale of personal property from a household, typically due to death, downsizing, divorce, or moving. Unlike garage sales, estate sales often include antiques, collectibles, furniture, jewelry, and artwork.

How do I find estate sales near me?

Search by ZIP code at estatesalefinder.net/estate-sales-near-me or use your device location. Browse on a live map or list view, filtered by date, distance, and item type.

How do I hire an estate sale company?

Visit estatesalefinder.net/hire-an-estate-sale-company and complete the intake form. Your hire request goes exclusively to one matched company with full context, instead of being blasted to every company in the ZIP code.

How accurate is the Ai pricing?

The Ai Photo Appraiser identifies items from photos and pulls real eBay sold listing data, with pattern recognition for hundreds of collectible categories. The suggested price is a starting point to guide you, not a guaranteed value.

What does MaxSold charge sellers?

MaxSold publishes different fee structures per service type. As of June 2026, their MaxSold Managed option lists a 30% commission plus a $2,000 flat fee (with a $500 initial deposit), covering photography, cataloging, hosting, marketing, invoicing, and pickup. Seller-Managed options have a different structure. Always confirm current fees on MaxSold's fees page.

Why would I still use MaxSold?

MaxSold Managed is genuinely hands-off — they handle the photography, cataloging, marketing, payments, and pickup. For sellers who want a fully managed online auction and don't mind the commission, that convenience has real value. Our point isn't to avoid MaxSold; it's to understand the total cost so you can decide.

How does the $20,000 sale example work?

Using MaxSold's published MaxSold Managed structure (30% commission + a $2,000 flat fee) as of June 2026: on a $20,000 gross sale, that's roughly $6,000 in commission plus the $2,000 flat fee, about $8,000 in total fees. The exact figure depends on your agreement and service type, so verify with MaxSold directly.

Is EstateSaleFinder an auction platform like MaxSold?

No. EstateSaleFinder is a free listing and discovery platform that helps local buyers find your sale, with Ai pricing suggestions and SEO. It's a complement to a managed auction, not a replacement — many sellers run a MaxSold auction and also list on EstateSaleFinder for extra local exposure.

Are these MaxSold numbers official?

Yes — they come directly from MaxSold's own help desk and fees pages as of June 2026, linked above. MaxSold can change pricing at any time, so always confirm the current structure with MaxSold before signing anything.

All platform comparisons

Comparison · 2026

EstateSaleFinder vs MaxSold

MaxSold's managed auctions are fully hands-off — and their published rate is 30% commission plus a flat fee. Here's the transparent total-cost math, so you can decide what's worth it.

All figures below are the providers' own published numbers as of June 2026. Pricing changes — always confirm the latest directly on each company's site before deciding. We're not affiliated with these companies; names are used only to compare options fairly.

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The honest math

A $20,000 sale, side by side

Using MaxSold's published MaxSold Managed structure (30% + $2,000 flat fee) as of June 2026.

MaxSold Managed

Gross sale$20,000
30% commission−$6,000
Flat fee−$2,000
Approx. total fees≈ $8,000

In exchange for a fully managed, hands-off online auction.

EstateSaleFinder listing

Gross sale$20,000
Commission−$0
ListingFree, or Pro $99/mo flat
Fees on the sale itself$0

No commission, ever. List free, or add Pro tools (Ai pricing, CRM, leads) for a flat $99/mo — your full breakdown is below. Best used alongside the platform that runs your sale.

These are different services: MaxSold runs and manages the auction; EstateSaleFinder adds free local discovery. The point is total-cost transparency, not that one replaces the other.

What EstateSaleFinder actually costs

Full transparency — here are all three tiers, not just the free one. There's never a commission on your sales at any tier.

Free

$0/month

1 active listing per month
20 photo uploads
Browse + map visibility
Ai item identification (powers search)
Buyer messaging & basic view analytics

Pro

Pro+

$149/month

Everything in Pro
Featured placement always included
Your own 24/7 Customized Ai Assistant
Ai handles your CRM on command
Marketing & growth coaching + Ai image creation
Priority support

Every new estate sale company gets 60 days of Pro free. See full pricing details.

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