Best Estate Sale Companies in Washington DC (2026)
By the Empty the Home TeamUpdated November 2026
If you need to sell the contents of and clear out a home in the Washington DC area, here are established local companies to consider. Below each, we list verifiable details — and unlike most “best company” lists, we tell you exactly how we chose them.
How we chose these companies
We list companies with a verifiable local presence, proper licensing and insurance, a real track record, and transparent terms, drawn from each company's own site and industry directories (EstateSales.net/.org, the NAEL and BBB).
These are not paid placements and Empty the Home is not affiliated with the companies listed. Star ratings and review counts change constantly, so we don't freeze them here — check each company's current Google and BBB profile before you decide.
At a glance
| Company | Based in | Known for |
|---|---|---|
| Four Sales, Ltd. | Alexandria, VA | States it typically sells 80–85% of an estate's contents |
| iStuffSellers | Rockville, MD | Estate sales, auctions and appraisals (jewelry, antiques, artwork, memorabilia) |
| Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales | Bethesda, MD | Now sells online and hybrid via its own marketplace |
| Savvy Downsizing & Estate Sales | Washington DC metro | Full-service downsizing and liquidation (staging and pricing) |
The companies
Four Sales, Ltd.
Alexandria, VA · Serves Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic
- Running estate sales since 1972
- Holds roughly 125 on-site sales a year
- States it typically sells 80–85% of an estate's contents
iStuffSellers
Rockville, MD · Serves Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington DC
- Over 15 years of experience (per their site)
- Licensed, bonded and insured
- Estate sales, auctions and appraisals (jewelry, antiques, artwork, memorabilia)
Bethesda Downsizing and Estate Sales
Bethesda, MD · Serves Bethesda, Potomac, Chevy Chase and NW Washington DC
- About 15 years of experience (per their site)
- Licensed and insured
- Now sells online and hybrid via its own marketplace
Savvy Downsizing & Estate Sales
Washington DC metro · Serves The greater Washington DC area
- Fully licensed and insured
- Full-service downsizing and liquidation (staging and pricing)
Other established companies serving the DC area include Deal Hunter Estate Sales (Potomac), Thieves Market TM Sales (Great Falls) and EstateMAX (Frederick).
What estate sales cost in Washington DC
Washington DC-area companies typically charge a commission of 35–50% of gross sales, sometimes lower on high-value estates, and many look for a minimum estimated sale of about $5,000–$10,000. The market mixes long-established firms with a shift toward online and hybrid selling.
For more, see what an estate sale costs, the questions to ask before you hire, and our Washington DC page.