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Franchise FAQs

Answers to Your Most Common Questions

Thinking about owning an Estate 360® franchise? We know it’s a big decision—and smart entrepreneurs ask smart questions. Here are the answers to the ones we hear most often:

Estate 360® Estate Sales & Downsizing is a full-service estate sale company that specializes in helping individuals and families transition through life changes—downsizing, relocating, or liquidating personal property after a loss. We conduct professional, tech-driven estate sales and auctions that deliver exceptional results with compassion and care.

Not at all. While experience in sales, business, or customer service is helpful, our training program prepares you for every aspect of the business. We’ve developed a turnkey system so that anyone with the right attitude, work ethic, and people skills can succeed.

From day one, you’ll have access to:

  • Comprehensive onboarding and hands-on training
  • Ongoing operational and marketing support
  • Access to proprietary software and systems
  • Branded templates, documents, and materials
  • A collaborative franchisee network and mentorship

We don’t just hand you a manual—we walk beside you every step of the way.

The total initial investment typically ranges between $75,000 – $125,000, depending on your territory size and startup needs. This includes your franchise fee, equipment, marketing, and working capital. A detailed breakdown is provided in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Estate 360 franchisees pay a reasonable royalty and brand fund contribution, both clearly outlined in the FDD. These fees support continued training, marketing, system upgrades, and national brand growth.

Earnings will vary based on your location, effort, and ability to grow your business. We’ll provide real-world performance data in the FDD so you can make an informed decision. That said, our model is designed for strong margins, recurring referral opportunities, and multiple revenue streams.

Yes! Our model is fully mobile, meaning you don’t need a storefront or warehouse to get started. You’ll run your business from a home office while conducting sales on-site or online using our streamlined systems.

We teach you how to build lasting referral pipelines with realtors, fiduciaries, attorneys, and senior care professionals. You’ll also benefit from our national marketing strategy, social media campaigns, and SEO-optimized platforms that drive local leads directly to you.

You’ll receive an exclusive territory based on population density, demographics, and market opportunity. Each franchise territory is carefully mapped to ensure long-term scalability and success.

Most franchisees are fully operational within 60 to 90 days of signing their Franchise Agreement. Our onboarding and training program is designed to get you up and running quickly—with confidence.

Yes. Life transitions like downsizing, moving, and estate liquidation happen regardless of the economy. In fact, our services are often in even higher demand during uncertain times, as families look for fast, reliable ways to convert property into cash.

Estate 360® Estate Sales & Downsizing is a full-service estate sale company that specializes in helping individuals and families transition through life changes—downsizing, relocating, or liquidating personal property after a loss. We conduct professional, tech-driven estate sales and auctions that deliver exceptional results with compassion and care.

I’m interested

What’s the next step?

Great! Head over to our Steps to Ownership page to learn more about the process—or click below to get started today.