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Caring Transitions of Northern Illinois: what they charge
Caring Transitions of Northern Illinois does not publish its commission or minimum on its website. For comparison, Chicago-area companies that do publish their rates charge 30% (only one Chicago-area company we found publishes a commission rate; another charges a flat fee starting at $2,495). Ask the questions below on your first call.
Caring Transitions of Northern Illinois
Pricing not published- Commission
- Not published on their website
- Minimum
- Not published on their website
Checked on the company's own website, October 21, 2026.
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Other Chicago companies that publish their pricing
- Diane Hudec Estate & Liquidation Sales30% of gross sales
- Smith & JoansFlat fee, not a percentage
- Sheridan SalesCommission of total sales; rate not published
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8 questions to ask any estate sale company
Whether or not a company publishes its fees, ask these on the first call.
What is your commission, and is it on the gross or the net?40% of gross and 40% of net can be very different amounts.
Do you have a minimum fee or minimum estate size?Some companies won't take estates under a set value.
What other fees will I pay?Setup, advertising, dumpsters, cleanout and card-processing fees add up.
Do you let anyone in before the sale?Early entry for dealers is one of the most common complaints families have.
What happens to items that don't sell?Donated, hauled away, or left for you, and who pays for it.
Do you offer a buyout or cleanout?Useful when a house needs to be empty fast.
Are you bonded and insured?Ask for proof.
How soon can you hold the sale, and when do I get paid?Some companies are booked 6–8 weeks out.
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