For sellers
Full-service estate sales in Macomb & St. Clair County. Sell smarter, earn more.
Settling an estate or downsizing is hard enough. We handle everything — and because we sell your best pieces online as well as on-site, you walk away with more than a traditional weekend sale would ever get you.
The problem with a normal estate sale
Your valuables deserve better than a weekend crowd
A traditional sale prices everything to move in three days. Whoever happens to walk in sets the ceiling — and the genuinely valuable pieces (jewelry, art, coins, designer and mid-century furniture) routinely sell for a fraction of their real worth.
We fix that. Everyday items still sell on-site to local shoppers. But your premium pieces get professional photos, real research, and a national online audience with a longer window to find the right buyer. One team, two channels, more money.
Traditional sale vs. High Caliber
- Premium items reach collectors nationwide, not just weekend traffic
- Competitive bidding instead of fixed tags and day-3 markdowns
- Transparent, written pricing — no by-the-pound surprises
- One itemized settlement covering both channels
Transparent pricing
What it costs — in plain English
Almost no estate sale company will tell you their rates. We will. We work on commission, so we only get paid when you do — when you make money, we make money. There's no upfront cost to start.
High-value estate
Strong antiques, art, jewelry, designer & mid-century pieces that sell quickly. You keep 70%.
Standard estate
A typical mixed household. At or below the 35–45% most Metro Detroit companies charge. You keep 62%.
Small / high-labor
Smaller or labor-heavy estates needing extra sorting and cleaning. You keep 50%+.
Premium items sold online
Online is priced separately from the in-home sale — far more work per item, but it earns more. One simple commission — no buyer's premium, no hidden add-ons — and your share grows as the price climbs.
| $500–$1,000 | you keep 50% |
| $1,000–$2,500 | you keep 65% |
| Over $2,500 | you keep 70% |
Online is for high-value items we expect to sell for $500 or more — that's our threshold. Anything under that sells in the on-site sale.
We list your premium items online for up to 6 months. If a piece hasn't sold by then, you can pick it up or have us donate it — your call.
Included — never billed extra
- Consultation, sorting, research & pricing
- Staging, marketing, signage & sale-day staff
- We collect & remit the 6% Michigan sales tax
- Itemized settlement statement and payout within 14 days
Only true extras (excess/hazardous cleanout) are quoted and approved in writing first — never a surprise.
Want it gone fast instead? Ask about a buyout — one fair lump sum for the whole estate, cleanout included.
Is there a vehicle in the estate? We have a dedicated approach for classic & collector cars — professional video and a real enthusiast audience, on a simple tapered commission.
How it works
Four steps, fully handled
Free consultation
We walk the home, learn your goals, and give honest recommendations — no pressure.
Sort, research & price
We organize and value everything, flagging the pieces worth selling online for more.
Sell both channels
On-site sale for everyday goods; online listings for premium items, marketed to the right buyers.
Settle & clean out
One clear payout and a broom-clean home — ready to list or hand over.
Marketing
We know where the buyers are looking
Getting the right people through the door is half the job — so we put your sale in front of the people already hunting for one.
On every platform that matters
Estate-sale shoppers search specific places — EstateSales.net, EstateSales.org, Facebook groups, and the local apps and pages buyers actually check. We make sure your sale shows up where they're already looking, with sharp photos and a full item list.
Your best items, double the exposure
Every high-value piece we research and photograph for the sale also appears in the sale's online listing — so collectors and bargain-hunters see the good stuff before they ever arrive. More eyes on your best items means more money for you.
How the sale runs
A clear plan to clear the home — while protecting the value
Your valuables, watched closely
Appraising what's worth money is our core skill. Before doors open, we value everything of worth and gather the high-value pieces into one monitored room. They sell at full price on day one — and anything that doesn't sell is pulled and listed online for top dollar.
A transparent markdown schedule
Everyday items move on a simple, posted schedule so nothing lingers:
- Day 1 — full price
- Day 2 — 50% off
- Day 3 — 75% off
- Day 4 (longer sales) — $1 day, or fill a bag for $5
For bigger estates we run a four-day sale and add a final clear-out day — a $1 day or "fill a bag for $5" — to empty the home for you.
Seller questions
The honest answers
How much does an estate sale company charge in Michigan?
Most Metro Detroit estate sale companies charge 35% to 45% of sales and few publish it. High Caliber Estate Sales publishes its rates: 30% for high-value estates, 38% for a standard household and up to 50% for small or labor-heavy estates, with no upfront cost, no minimum fee and the 6% Michigan sales tax handled for you. Premium items sold online are on a separate tiered commission where you keep 50% to 70%. See the full rate card.
How do I know my valuables won't be underpriced?
We research real market comps before pricing anything, and we route genuinely valuable items to the online channel where collectors compete — instead of letting them go for a yard-sale tag.
What if the sale doesn't do well?
We don't charge a guaranteed-minimum labor fee. We're paid on commission, so our incentive is the same as yours: maximize the total.
Do you handle the leftover stuff?
Yes. We coordinate donations (with tax receipts) and leave the home broom-clean. Excess or hazardous cleanout is quoted in writing up front if it applies.
How big does the estate need to be?
We generally take estates with about $5,000+ in expected sales. If it's smaller, we still help: we'll offer a buyout for the contents or a flat-price cleanout instead, whichever fits, and we never charge a minimum fee. We'll tell you honestly which one makes sense.
When do I get paid?
Within 14 days of the sale you receive an itemized settlement statement and your payout by check or bank transfer. Proceeds from online items follow as those listings close.
Are you insured?
Yes. We're fully insured, with commercial general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus professional liability coverage, and we'll send a certificate of insurance to you, your attorney, or your realtor on request.
What if my online item doesn't sell?
We list your premium items online for up to 6 months. If a piece hasn't sold in that window, you can pick it up or have us donate it — whichever you prefer. You're never locked in.
Find out what your estate is really worth
Book a free, no-pressure consultation. We'll tell you honestly what we'd do and what you can expect to earn.
Schedule your free consultation