Estate Sale Associate – Part-Time (Hybrid Online & In-Person)

Estate Sale Associate (Hybrid: Online & In-Person Sales)

Location

Chesapeake / Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads

Company

Caring Transitions of Chesapeake & Virginia Beach West

Job Type

Part-Time (with opportunity for more hours)

About Us

• Caring Transitions of Chesapeake & Virginia Beach West specializes in estate sales, online auctions, relocations, and clear-outs. We use a
• hybrid estate sale model
• , combining
• online auctions through

with

• traditional in-person estate sales
• , allowing us to maximize value for our clients and create a better buying experience.
• We’re looking for reliable, detail-oriented team members who enjoy hands-on work, variety in their day, and being part of a supportive, fast-paced team.

Position Overview

As an

Estate Sale Associate

• , you’ll assist with both
• online auction preparation

and

• on-site estate sales
• . This role is ideal for someone who enjoys organizing, working with unique items, helping customers, and being on their feet.
• No two days are the same — one day you may be photographing collectibles for online bidding, and another day you’ll be assisting customers at an in-person estate sale.

Key Responsibilities

Online Estate Sale (CTBids) Support

• Sort, stage, and organize estate items for online auctions
• Photograph items accurately and consistently
• Assist with basic item descriptions and inventory tracking
• Help prepare items for customer pickup or shipping
• Maintain clean, organized workspaces during prep days

In-Person Estate Sale Support

• Set up estate sale spaces (tables, displays, signage)
• Assist customers during sale hours
• Answer basic questions and help locate items
• Handle transactions using point-of-sale systems
• Assist with pricing adjustments and end-of-sale breakdown

General Duties

• Maintain professionalism and compassion when working in client homes
• Follow company procedures for handling estate property
• Work as part of a team to meet deadlines and sale schedules
• Light lifting and moving of household items as needed

Qualifications

• Reliable transportation and punctuality are required
• Comfortable working in private homes
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs with assistance
• Strong attention to detail and organization
• Friendly, professional demeanor with customers and clients
• Comfortable using a smartphone (photos, basic apps) with unlimited data.
• Estate sale, retail, or customer service experience is a plus — but not required

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay

• Employees typically start between
• $14–$17 per hour
• , depending on experience, with opportunities to earn up to
• $20 per hour
• based on performance and skill development. -

Additional compensation

• Team members are eligible for
• performance-based team bonuses
• when estate sales meet or exceed established targets.
• Flexible scheduling (weekday prep + weekends)
• Variety — no repetitive shifts or environments
• Opportunity to learn estate sales, online auctions, and resale markets
• Supportive team and clear expectations

Schedule Expectations

• While hours may vary slightly based on the size and scope of each estate, a
• typical work week

generally looks like this

Sunday and Monday

Off

Tuesday & Wednesday

• Core hours
• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• (Occasionally may extend to 4:00 or 5:00 PM depending on workload)

Thursday

• Half day or off
• , if prep work is complete

Friday

• 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• (In-person estate sale day)

Saturday

• 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• (In-person estate sale day/Online Pickup Day)

Why This Role Works

If you enjoy

• Hands-on work
• Organizing and staging
• Unique items and collectibles
• A mix of independent and team-based tasks
• this position is a great fit.