The IESP Blog
Practitioner-written guides on the business, regulation, ethics, and craft of the estate sale profession.
September Is “Build a Better Estate Sale Business” Month at IESP
This September, the Institute for Estate Sale Professionals (IESP) dedicates the month to helping operators build better businesses. Access 50% off all courses and join weekly interactive workshops.
A Play About an Estate Sale—and the Grief Hidden Inside the Stuff
A new play, 'Estate Sale,' explores the profound grief and emotional challenges families face when clearing a loved one's home, revealing how personal objects embody a lifetime of stories beyond their market value.
Think Beyond Social Media: Become Your City’s Estate Sale Expert
Move beyond social media and learn how to position yourself as the trusted estate sale expert in your community. Build strategic relationships and educate local professionals to secure valuable referrals.
The Three Stages of Building an Estate Sale Business
Estate sale businesses evolve through three key stages: Foundations for new operators, Professional Development for refining practices, and Business Scaling for sustainable growth and expansion. Understanding your current stage helps you acquire the right education for success.
It’s Long Past Time for Better Estate Sale Systems
Estate sale professionals have long struggled with disparate systems. Discover how EstateSaleFinder.net offers an integrated, industry-specific platform to streamline operations, improve client management, and elevate the buyer experience for estate sale companies.
Are You Protecting Your Principles—or Your Habits?
Discover the crucial difference between protecting your estate sale business's core principles and clinging to outdated habits. Learn how strategic adaptation can drive growth without compromising your values.
Why Has Industry-Wide Estate Sale Education Been So Difficult?
For years, estate sale professionals lacked a clear educational path, relying on trial and error. This article explores why industry-wide education has been so difficult, detailing challenges like scattered knowledge and protective operators.
Why the Estate Sale Industry Needs Professional Standards
Professional standards are vital for the estate sale industry, safeguarding clients through transparency, preempting harmful regulations, and establishing a baseline for ethical, responsible business practices.