Cleveland · Summit and Cuyahoga counties
Compass Estate Sales & Liquidation: what they charge
Compass Estate Sales & Liquidation does not publish its commission or minimum on its website. For comparison, the one Northeast Ohio company we found that publishes its rate charges 40% of gross. Ask the questions below on your first call.
Compass Estate Sales & Liquidation
Some terms published · rate not published- Commission
- Not published on its website
- Minimum
- Not published on its website
- What the website says
- Commission on total sale proceeds; no upfront or out-of-pocket costs; commission given in writing at the consultation; cleanouts offered
- Phone
- (216) 820-8093
Source: company's own website, checked Nov 2, 2026.
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Other Cleveland companies that publish their pricing
- Sunshine Estate Sales40% of the gross, or an agreed base fee, whichever is more
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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