I need help with an estate
Understand the steps, questions and costs to discuss before choosing a service.
See The ProcessEstate Help.
From a Local Partner.
Connect with an authorized local partner for estate sales, online auctions and estate support. Tell us where the property is and what you need.
Starting with Virginia. Availability varies by city and service.
Your location
comes first
comes first
Authorized partners
independent local businesses
independent local businesses
A clear scope
agreed with your partner
agreed with your partner
THE RIGHT SOLUTION FOR YOUR ESTATE
One thoughtful plan.
More ways to help.
Every home holds a different story. Explore ways a local partner can help with your belongings, your timeline and your family’s next chapter.
In-Person Estate Sales
Your local partner can help prepare, price and promote the contents of your home, then manage the sale and buyer arrangements.
Explore Estate SalesOnline Auctions
Give suitable belongings a wider audience through an online auction, with cataloging, promotion and buyer arrangements planned with your local partner.
Explore Online AuctionsEstate Cleanouts
Make a practical plan for remaining contents, from sorting and removal to a clear handover of the space.
Explore Estate CleanoutsEstate Buyouts
Explore a direct purchase of eligible estate contents when a simpler transaction fits your priorities and timeline.
Explore Estate BuyoutsAppraisals & Valuations
Understand the next step for your belongings, from sale estimates to finding the right specialist for a formal appraisal.
Explore Appraisals & ValuationsNOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Start With
Your Location.
Tell us where the property is, what needs attention and the timing you have in mind.
Find Your Next StepSELLING OR SHOPPING?
A clear place to start.
Find help with an estate, prepare to shop, or make a professional introduction.
I’m looking for a sale
Find published sale details and learn how to prepare for shopping or bidding.
Explore Sales & AuctionsI’m helping a client
Start a practical conversation about the contents, timing and a professional introduction.
Refer A Client
MORE THAN BELONGINGS
We see the story
behind the things.
Downsizing a home or settling a loved one’s estate can feel like a lot to carry.
You deserve a local professional who listens first. An authorized Select Estate Partners business can help you understand your options and plan the work around your priorities.
Support For A Loved One’s EstateA CLEAR PATH, AT YOUR PACE
From “where do I start?”
to a plan you feel good about.
01 / SHARE
Share your location and needs.
Select Virginia, enter the city or town and tell us about the contents, your priorities and timing.
02 / CONNECT
Review local availability.
We review your location and needs to help identify a local partner whose services fit the situation.
03 / AGREE THE PLAN
Work with your local partner.
The partner discusses the property, proposes a scope and explains fees, responsibilities and next steps before you agree to service.
STARTING WITH VIRGINIA
Your city.
Your next step.
Virginia is our starting location. Choose the state and tell us the city or town to begin.
Partner availability varies by city, service and schedule. See the current options and tell us what you need.
Explore Service AreasA LITTLE GUIDANCE FOR THE JOURNEY
Practical advice.
A gentler starting point.
DOWNSIZING · 6 min read
Downsizing without the overwhelm
A room-by-room approach to making space for what comes next.
Read The GuideESTATE GUIDANCE · 6 min read
Selling a loved one’s estate with care
Where to begin when belongings carry a lifetime of memories.
Read The Guide
SELLING OPTIONS · 5 min read
Estate sale or online auction?
How to choose the right format for your belongings and your goals.
Read The Guide
GETTING STARTED · 5 min read
What to do before an estate sale consultation
A practical checklist—and why you do not need to clean everything out first.
Read The Guide
DOWNSIZING DECISIONS · 5 min read
Keep, Sell, Donate or Recycle? A Guide to Estate Belongings
Practical ways to sort furniture, collections, keepsakes and everyday belongings when downsizing or clearing an estate.
Read The Guide
CHOOSING YOUR TEAM · 5 min read
10 Questions to Ask an Estate Sale Company Before You Hire
Compare estate sale companies with clear questions about scope, fees, marketing, buyer logistics, reporting and unsold belongings.
Read The GuideONE STEP AT A TIME
A practical checklist
for a complicated moment.
Know what to set aside, which details to gather and what to ask before a sale. Read it now or print a copy to keep nearby.
GOOD QUESTIONS. CLEAR ANSWERS.
A little clarity
goes a long way.
Do I need to sort or empty the house first?
No. Set aside personal documents, medications and family keepsakes first. Your local partner can help you plan how to approach the remaining contents.
Is an estate sale or an online auction better?
That depends on the contents, access, demand and timing. Your local partner can explain which sale formats suit the belongings and the property.
Can you help if I live out of town?
Yes, you can start the conversation from wherever you live. Share the property location and who can provide access, then discuss communication and remote coordination with your local partner.
Do you handle shipping?
Ask your local partner about shipping for the items involved. Packing, freight, collection arrangements and charges are planned as part of the sale scope.
LET’S TAKE THE FIRST STEP
You don’t have to figure
it all out alone.
Share your location and needs. Take the next step with a local partner.