Estate Buyers Directory

Estate sale companies in California

There are 752 estate sale companies in California, in 266 cities and towns. The most are in Los Angeles (30), San Diego (28) and Bakersfield (21). Common services: cleanouts, online auctions and appraisals.

California cities with three or more companies

Alameda — Winters

Estate sales and liquidation in California

Families in California who are settling an estate or helping a parent downsize have a great deal of choice, since 752 companies are listed here. They list estate sales, cleanouts, online auctions and appraisals, and companies also list live auctions, senior moves and downsizing, and buyouts.

The largest groups are in Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield, Sacramento and San Jose, and the state page also lists companies in many smaller towns. With so many options, location does most of the narrowing: open the city page nearest the house and look at its nearby towns before you call anyone. Distance can matter for a sale because the crew may need to visit to walk the home and set up.

Contact two or three companies, and ask about commission, unsold items and insurance. Shoppers can watch company websites and pages for upcoming sales near them.

Services offered by California estate sale companies

Companies listing each service

Smaller towns

Alamo — Yucca Valley

Questions about estate sale companies in California

How many estate sale companies are there in California?

This directory lists 752 estate sale companies across 266 cities and towns in California. The largest numbers are in Los Angeles (30), San Diego (28), Bakersfield (21), Sacramento (19) and San Jose (17).

Which California cities have the most estate sale companies?

Los Angeles, San Diego, Bakersfield, Sacramento and San Jose. 80 cities in California have three or more companies; smaller towns are listed on this page too.

Do estate sale companies in California offer online auctions?

Yes. 188 companies in California list online auctions among their services. Open a city page to see which ones work near you.

Can I find estate cleanout services in California?

276 companies in California list cleanouts. Many estate sale companies can also arrange a cleanout after the sale, so ask each one what happens to unsold items.

How do I choose an estate sale company in California?

Start with companies based closest to the home, then call two or three. Ask about their commission and fees, what happens to unsold items, whether they're bonded and insured, and when you'll be paid. Look at photos of their past sales and get the agreement in writing.