Estate Buyers Directory

Estate sale companies in New York

There are 250 estate sale companies in New York, in 160 cities and towns. The most are in Rochester (11), Schenectady (9) and Buffalo (8). Common services: cleanouts, online auctions and appraisals.

New York cities with three or more companies

Albany — Westfield

Estate sales and liquidation in New York

When a family in New York has to clear a house after a death or a move, the choice of company matters, and this page lists 250 of them to start from. Rochester has the biggest group, followed by Schenectady, Buffalo, New York and Albany, and the rest are spread through a large number of towns.

Companies list estate sales, cleanouts, online auctions and appraisals, along with senior moves and downsizing, live auctions and buyouts. That range lets you pick the approach before you pick the company: a public sale, an online auction, a buyout, or a cleanout once the sale is done.

Location does most of the sorting. Open the city page nearest the home, and call two or three companies. Ask about commission, unsold items and insurance. Shoppers can watch company websites and pages for upcoming sales.

Services offered by New York estate sale companies

Companies listing each service

Smaller towns

Alden — Yorkville

Questions about estate sale companies in New York

How many estate sale companies are there in New York?

This directory lists 250 estate sale companies across 160 cities and towns in New York. The largest numbers are in Rochester (11), Schenectady (9), Buffalo (8), New York (8) and Albany (6).

Which New York cities have the most estate sale companies?

Rochester, Schenectady, Buffalo, New York and Albany. 16 cities in New York have three or more companies; smaller towns are listed on this page too.

Do estate sale companies in New York offer online auctions?

Yes. 44 companies in New York list online auctions among their services. Open a city page to see which ones work near you.

Can I find estate cleanout services in New York?

47 companies in New York 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 New York?

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.