A recent Southern Living article looked at estate-sale etiquette from the shopper’s perspective. But for homeowners preparing to hire an estate sale company, the article raises another important question: How will the company manage the people who come into your home? Southern Living’s August 13, 2026 article, “6 Things You Should Never Do At An Estate Sale,” discusses behaviors such as following sale-specific rules, respecting opening times, avoiding blocked driveways, leavi

For decades, estate sale marketing was relatively straightforward. Put up signs. Place an advertisement. Tell regular buyers. Open the doors and hope the right people show up. That world is changing. A recent Architectural Digest report describes how TikTok, Instagram, professional photography, and social-media influencers are bringing a new generation of shoppers into estate sales — sometimes creating long lines, intense interest, and even higher prices for desirable items.

Homeowners interviewing an estate sale company often focus on one question: What percentage do you charge? That is an important question. But there is another question that may be just as important: After the sale is over, exactly how and when will I receive my money? A Houston-area news investigation provides a troubling example of why homeowners should understand that process before an estate sale begins. KPRC 2 reported on several families who said they entrusted an estate