When a family needs to liquidate the contents of a home, one of the first decisions may be whether to conduct the estate sale themselves or hire a professional company. That question was recently addressed by Charles Schwab in an October 20, 2025 article, “What Is an Estate Sale and How Does It Work?” Schwab describes estate sales as useful not only after a death, but also during downsizing, and notes that managing an entire household of possessions can involve significant fi

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.