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Estate sales in Dartmouth, MA
An estate sale is worth a look when the house in Dartmouth has furniture, collectibles, tools or other items with resale value. This page lists local companies with details they confirmed with us.
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Companies that work anywhere in Bristol County, including Dartmouth, are on the estate sales in Bristol County page.
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What to ask before you hire
- How do you charge? Is the percentage taken from gross sales, and is there a sliding scale or a minimum?
- What other fees could show up on our settlement, like advertising, cleanup or trash removal?
- Can you walk us through a sample payout using a realistic sale total?
- Who sets the prices, and how do discounts work on the last day?
- How do you advertise the sale?
- How do you handle security during the sale?
- What happens to items that don't sell, and is cleanup included?
- Do you offer a buyout of the contents?
- When do we get paid, and will we get a written accounting of every sale?
- Do we need a permit from the town for the sale, and who gets it?
- Are you insured? Can you send a certificate of insurance?
- Will you give us a written contract?
How estate sales work, what they cost and what the contract should cover is in the estate sale guide.
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Questions families ask
How many estate sales companies serve Dartmouth, MA?
We're still confirming estate sales companies in Dartmouth, MA, so none are listed yet. Send a request and we'll help you with the next step.
How much do estate sale companies charge?
Most take a percentage of gross sales. The National Estate Sales Association says most sales are run for 30% to 50% of gross sales, and that many companies use a sliding scale where the percentage drops as the sale total goes up. Some add separate fees for things like trash removal or cleanup after the sale.
When do we get paid?
Whenever the contract says, so get the date in writing. The National Estate Sales Association's code of ethics says members provide a written accounting and pay out proceeds as set in the written agreement, and it refers to 20 business days from the last day of the sale.
What happens to what doesn't sell?
It depends on the company and the contract. Options include a buyout of what is left, donation pickup, or a cleanout crew. Ask before you sign, since the house usually needs to be empty and broom clean by closing.
Can we hold an estate sale while the estate is in probate?
Once the court appoints a personal representative, they can generally sell household contents, unless the will or a court order limits that. Check with the personal representative or the estate attorney before signing a contract.