Wishing Well Estate Sales operates on a commission-based structure, meaning our fee is a percentage of the total sales proceeds. We'll explain our commission rate and any potential additional costs during your free initial consultation, so you'll have a clear understanding of our pricing before moving forward.

Because our compensation is tied to the success of your sale, our goal is the same as yours: to get the best reasonable return from the contents of the estate.

No! In fact, we encourage you not to.

There's no need to organize cabinets, closets, drawers, garages, basements, or other areas before your consultation. And please don't start throwing things away just because they don't appear valuable. Everyday household items that may seem insignificant can often be sold individually or grouped together.

Let us take a look first. You may be surprised by what has value.

Normal sorting, organization, and staging are part of our service. Properties requiring unusually extensive cleaning, odor remediation, pet-waste cleanup, large-scale trash removal, or similar work may require an additional fee, which will be discussed with you beforehand.

Very little! We actually prefer to see the home and its contents as they are.

If possible, identify anything you know you or your family intend to keep. You should also secure important personal items such as medications, financial documents, identification, cash that isn't part of the sale, and other confidential materials.

Otherwise, leave the sorting to us.

Estate sales aren't limited to antiques. Depending on the property, we may sell furniture, artwork, collectibles, jewelry, kitchenware, tools, home décor, clothing, electronics, outdoor equipment, books, seasonal items, household goods, and much more.

Part of our job is determining what is marketable and how it should be presented and priced.

We consider current market demand, condition, desirability, comparable sales, and available research when determining prices.

For unusual, collectible, or higher-value pieces, we take additional time to research the item and determine an appropriate starting price. Our goal is to balance getting a strong return with pricing merchandise appropriately for the estate-sale market.

No. We generally ask that clients and family members not be present during public sale hours.

We handle customer questions, negotiations, payments, and the day-to-day operation of the sale. Allowing our team to manage the sale independently also helps avoid potentially uncomfortable situations when customers are purchasing personal or sentimental belongings.

You can leave the sale to us.

Every estate is different. The amount of preparation required depends on factors such as the size of the home, quantity and condition of the contents, research required, and the amount of organization needed.

Most estate sales require approximately 1–2 weeks of preparation, although larger or more complex estates may take additional time. After viewing the property, we'll discuss the anticipated preparation timeline and sale dates with you so you know what to expect.

Yes. Wishing Well Estate Sales maintains business insurance appropriate for our estate-sale operations.

We're happy to provide additional information about our coverage upon request.

Wishing Well Estate Sales proudly serves Oakland County and surrounding Southeast Michigan communities, including Rochester Hills, Troy, Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, Clarkston, Lake Orion, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, and surrounding areas.

If you're unsure whether your property falls within our service area, please don't hesitate to reach out.

It starts with a conversation.

Simply complete our Request a Consultation form and tell us a little about the property, your timeline, and what you're hoping to accomplish. We'll contact you to learn more, answer your questions, and determine whether an estate sale is the right fit for your situation.

You don't need to have everything figured out before calling us. That's what we're here for.