A — The whole estate
Everything in the home, in one offer.
For estates, downsizing, and homes headed to market. Take what you want to keep. We buy the rest, then leave the house broom clean.
Start a whole-estate offer →Estate & collection buyouts — Upstate New York & Vermont
Full house
to empty.
Cash offer in 72 hours.
We buy the entire contents of an estate, or a single inherited collection, privately. No public sale, no strangers walking through the house, no commission.
No address needed to start · No obligation · Fully insured
EXAMPLE · OFFER #0142QUEENSBURY
Photos receivedMon 8:12 PM
Written offer sentWed 6:40 PM
Paid in fullSat 10:00 AM
House empty, broom cleanSat 3:30 PM
72 HRS
From your photos to a written offer.
$0
Fees or commission. Ever.
PAID FIRST
You’re paid in full before anything leaves the house.
0
Strangers through the house. No public sale.
Two ways we buy.
Pick one to start
B — A single collection
Inherited a collection you can’t sell yourself?
Coins, sports cards, records, model trains, comics, watches, tools. Local pickup, or a prepaid, insured shipping kit from anywhere.
Start a collection offer →How it works.
STEP 01
Send photos
Room by room from your phone. A ZIP code is all we need to start.
STEP 02
Get your offer
A written offer range within 72 hours. No pressure, no obligation.
STEP 03
Get paid
Accept the offer and you’re paid in full before removal begins.
STEP 04
We empty it
Everything removed. Usable items donated, with a receipt for you.
Why families choose Private Estate Buyers.
A traditional estate sale versus a private buyout.
| Compare | ESTATE SALE | PRIVATE ESTATE BUYERS |
|---|---|---|
| Time to cash | Weeks of setup, then payout after the sale | Paid in full before removal |
| People in the home | The public, often for several days | Our small, insured team only |
| Commission | Commonly 35–40% of sales | None |
| Leftovers | Often yours to haul away | We take everything |
Service area
Servicing Upstate New York & Vermont.
Glens FallsQueensburyLake GeorgeBolton LandingSaratoga SpringsAlbanyAmsterdamWashington CountyVermont
Collections: we buy from anywhere in the U.S. with an insured shipping kit.
For realtors, attorneys & trust officers
An empty, listing-ready house. One call.
We work to your closing date, document what was bought, and keep your clients’ affairs private.
Refer a client →Questions families ask.
All FAQs →Why sell everything outright instead of having an estate sale?
An estate sale takes weeks of setup, brings the public into the home for days, typically charges a 35–40% commission, and often leaves the leftovers for you to haul away.
Selling outright gives you one agreed price, payment in full before removal, no strangers in the house, and an empty home when we’re done. It’s faster, more private, and far less work for your family.
How do you decide your offer?
We look at what can be resold, then account for the real costs of doing the job right:
- A truck and trailer, fuel, and travel to the home
- A crew of workers, often for one or more full days
- Dumpster rental, dump fees, and trash disposal
- Hauling donations and recycling
- Storage, sorting, cleaning, and the many items that sell for little or nothing
An estate sale hides these costs in its commission and in the leftovers you’re left with. We include them up front, so the number we agree on is the number you keep.
Why do I get a price range instead of one number?
Photos show a lot, but not everything. Your range is based on the photos you send. We confirm the final price at a short walk-through before anything is agreed.
What if I can’t take photos?
No problem. Without photos, a personal visit is required to establish a price. Choose “I can’t take photos” when you start, and we’ll call to schedule a time that works for you.
How quickly will I hear from you?
You’ll receive a written offer range within 72 hours of sending your photos. If we can’t price it from photos, we’ll contact you about an in-person review.
When and how am I paid?
You’re paid in full before anything is removed from the home, by business check, bank transfer, Venmo, or Zelle, whichever you prefer.
Can we take more items after we agree on a price?
Your price is based on the contents at the time of the agreement. After that, only items on your Keep List may be removed. If you’d like to keep something new, just ask us first and we’ll adjust together.