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    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

    Most popular

    $99/month

    • Unlimited listings & photos
    • Ai pricing suggestions & descriptions from real sold data
    • Exclusive 1-to-1 buyer leads
    • Social Media + Newsletter Studios (your list, you keep it)
    • Customizable CRM, direct Square payments & team accounts
    • Analytics with market trends + Sale Ledger

    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.

    FAQ

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