Frequently Asked Questions

List A Sale is a marketplace where you can discover estate sales, garage sales, and unique items, all in one place. Discover local sales, browse items online, and connect directly with sellers, or hire an estate sale professional to run your sale for you.

Just click Sign Up and choose whichever option fits what you're looking to do: create a user account, list a single sale, or set up a business account.

Once your account is set up, you'll be able to create a sale listing or upload items based on your plan. If you're unsure, you can review the plans and choose the one that fits your needs.

You can list estate sales, garage and yard sales, liquidation sales, and storefront sales or auction advertising. We're working on bringing online auction functionality to the platform soon.

Yes, you can list a single sale for $25 without signing up for a monthly plan.

Your listing stays active based on the dates you set. Item listings also have an auto-renew option: turn it on and we'll repost your listing automatically.

Yes, you can make changes to your listings at any time through your dashboard. For sales, once they have started, you will not be able to change the dates of your sale.

List A Sale is built specifically for estate sales, garage sales, and unique finds, not buried in a corner of some massive general marketplace. That means buyers who are actually looking for what you've got, sale-specific search and categories, and a network of estate sale professionals if you'd rather not run things yourself.

Not at all. You can browse sales and items without an account. Creating an account makes things easier by letting you favorite items, save sales you want to attend, follow sellers you frequently look at, and get notifications about new sales and items listed.

Found something you like? Just send the seller a message through the listing to say you're interested. They'll get your name and email and can reply directly to confirm the price and set up a time to pick it up. Once you're both set, you'll pay the seller directly when you meet.

Yes! You can message sellers directly to ask questions before you buy or head to a sale.

Nope, browsing and buying is completely free. You pay the seller directly, and List A Sale doesn't add anything on top.

Definitely! Sellers are often open to reasonable offers. Just send a message through the listing to ask.

Payment happens directly between you and the seller. List A Sale doesn't process buyer payments right now. Most sellers take cash at pickup, though some may accept Venmo, Zelle, or similar. It's worth confirming the payment method before you meet up.

Yes, once you create an account you can favorite items, sales, and sellers so you can easily come back to them later.

Yes! You'll get updates and notifications right in your account dashboard, from new listings from your favorite sellers to updates on sales you're following.

We take the safety of our platform and the accuracy of listings seriously. If something doesn't look right, you can report it directly from the listing. Our team reviews all reports and takes appropriate action to keep the platform reliable and safe for everyone.

Not yet. Sellers aren't vetted by List A Sale right now, so it's worth reviewing listings carefully and reaching out to the seller if you have questions.

Think of List A Sale as the introduction, not the middleman. Sellers are responsible for their listings and handing off the item; buyers are responsible for paying and picking it up as agreed. We can't mediate individual sales, but we do want to know if something feels off.

Buying and selling in person is usually easy, but a few habits go a long way: meet somewhere public if you can, bring a friend along, and take a look at the item before you pay. Avoid sending payment ahead of time or sharing sensitive personal info beyond what's needed to coordinate a meet.

It happens sometimes. Since these plans are made directly between buyers and sellers, we can't guarantee a make-good if someone doesn't follow through, but confirming the day-of helps a lot. If someone's repeatedly unreliable or acting suspicious, please report them so we can look into it.

Since sales happen directly between buyers and sellers, we're not able to issue refunds or step into disputes. It's always worth checking an item over before you pay, and reaching out to the seller directly if something's off afterward. If a seller's being dishonest or unsafe, let us know. We take those reports seriously.

It's simple. Click Hire Professionals and fill out a quick form about your sale. Once submitted, your request is sent to estate sale companies in your area so they can review your details and reach out.

Estate sale companies can help with a wide range of situations, from full estate sales and downsizing to cleanouts and liquidating personal property or businesses.

Yes, submitting a request is completely free and there's no obligation to hire anyone.

Your request goes out to companies in your area. They'll reach out to you directly, and you decide who (if anyone) you'd like to hire. No obligation at all.

It depends on your location. You might hear from just one company, or a few, based on who's available in your area.

You can review company details, ask questions, and compare your options before deciding. We recommend speaking with the company to make sure they're the right fit for your needs.

Every List A Sale subscription plan includes marketplace item listing access, so there's no separate plan you need just to list items. If you're just looking to advertise one sale, you can purchase a Single Sale listing for $25 with no monthly commitment. Business plans are available if you're running ongoing sales or want more visibility and features.

No. List A Sale never takes a commission on your sales. You keep everything you make.

Subscription and Single Sale payments are processed securely through Stripe. Your card is billed automatically each cycle, and you'll get an email receipt every time.

You can list estate sales, garage or yard sales, and auction advertising. You can also list individual items for sale through the marketplace. Some items are not allowed, so we recommend reviewing our Listing Policy and Prohibited Items Policy before creating your listing.

A User Account is for browsing, buying, and favoriting sales, items, and sellers. A Single Sale option is for someone who wants to list one sale without a monthly plan. A Business Account is built for sellers and companies that want to list sales or items regularly and grow their reach.

Yes, depending on your plan. Some plans are focused on sales, some on items, and others allow both.

Listings with clear, well-lit photos from a few angles get a lot more attention, and it helps to include something for scale, like a ruler or a soda can, so buyers can judge size at a glance. A detailed description saves everyone time too: the more specific you are, the fewer back-and-forth questions you'll get.

You do! Sellers handle arranging a pickup time and location with the buyer and having the item ready when they arrive. We'd recommend confirming the details beforehand and meeting somewhere safe and public for the exchange. List A Sale's job is just to connect you with buyers.

Yes, you can switch plans as your needs change. Just keep in mind that features and access will adjust based on your plan.

Zip Code Exclusivity lets Premier members reserve a specific zip code and get leads from that area first. Only one company can hold a zip code at a time, so you get priority access to homeowners in that location who are actively looking for estate sale help.

When a homeowner submits a request, it first goes to the company that holds the exclusive zip code for that area, if one exists. That company has a 24-hour window to respond before the lead opens up to other companies. If no zip code is claimed, the lead goes directly to Premier companies in that area, followed by Signature, then Essential.

Lead access depends on your plan. Premier receives leads first, followed by Signature, then Essential. Pro Seller accounts do not receive leads.

If a zip code is already claimed, it won't be available for purchase. If it becomes available again, it can be purchased by another company.

If you downgrade from a plan, you will still be able to use all the features of your plan until the end of your next billing period. After that, you will lose any features included in that plan including any listings currently up (if your downgrade does not include listings) and any exclusive zip codes you may hold.