Online, of course! But where, exactly? The internet is a vast place. Do I just Google it and see what comes up? Is there a specific website for estate sales? Or should I call estate liquidators directly for information? The answer is all of the above.
How you go about finding estate sales depends on what you’re looking for. Here’s a breakdown:
1. Looking for Estate Sale Services?
If you’re interested in hiring an estate sale company to help with selling items for yourself or a loved one, look no further. Contact YTT Estate Sales for a free consultation, and we’ll explain the entire process in person.
2. For Collectors
If you’re a collector hunting for a specific type of item, such as an Elgin MCM wall clock, a combination of keyword searches on Google and Google Images will likely be your best bet. Try searching on Wednesdays, as most estate liquidators publish their sale information by then.
Estate liquidators often use keywords or images (or both) to advertise their sales, so using these search terms will direct you to relevant sales.
3. For Casual Shoppers
If you simply enjoy going to estate sales to discover treasures without a specific item in mind, I recommend using one of the following websites. These platforms are widely used by estate liquidators to advertise their sales, and it’s a good idea to search across all three to ensure you don’t miss anything:
EstateSales.org
EstateSales.net
EstateSale.com
These sites are not estate sale companies themselves, but rather advertising platforms. You don’t need to subscribe to use them; they’re free to browse. However, if you want more details on a particular sale, you’ll need to contact the estate sale company hosting it.
4. How to Search for Estate Sales
To find sales near you, simply enter your zip code on one of the listed websites. From there, you can refine your search by distance, types of sales, and more. Each sale will have its own listing with details, so you’ll need to click on individual sales to get full information.
If you’d like more guidance on how to navigate these sites or tips for deciding which sales to attend, feel free to reach out!