For Realtors® & Listing Agents

We Make Your Listings
Easier to Close.

We handle the entire estate the sorting, the selling, the clearing, the coordinating. You focus on what you do best. We'll handle the rest. And we will never touch your client relationship.

Let's Talk Free Consultation 📞 Call Tracey: 443-807-0419
"We will never solicit your clients for real estate services. Your client is your client always."
Overwhelmed homeowner facing a house full of belongings before estate cleanout
We Know This Situation

Your Client Has a House Full of Stuff.
The Listing Can't Move Until It's Gone.

You've been here before. A great listing opportunity but the property is packed with decades of furniture, collectibles, clothing, and memories. The seller is overwhelmed. The timeline is slipping. And you're the one fielding calls about what to do with grandma's china.

That's where we come in.

  • We've worked with hundreds of home sellers we know every question and concern they have before you do
  • We take the emotional and logistical burden off the seller so they can focus on their move
  • We get the property empty and ready for listing fast
  • We communicate clearly with you every step of the way
  • We make you look great to your client by solving their hardest problem
Our Services for Agents

Everything the House Needs Before It Lists

We are not a junk hauling company. We are a full-service estate management partner experienced, professional, licensed, insured and bonded. Here's what we handle:

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Full Estate Cleanout

We clear the entire property every room, every closet, attic to basement. Items are sorted, valued, sold or donated before anything is hauled away. We leave the home broom-clean and empty.

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Online Auction & Estate Sale

Valuable items antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools, art are photographed and sold through our professional HiBid online auctions or onsite estate sales, maximizing value for your client's estate.

Estate cleanout

Whole House Content Purchase

When speed matters most, we can purchase the entire contents of the home outright one payment, one visit, done. Perfect for tight listing timelines or out-of-state families.

Moving and large item coordination

Large Item Removal & Moves

Need a piano moved to a family member? A bedroom set donated? We coordinate large item removal and can facilitate moves to storage, family homes, or donation centers.

Deep cleaning services

Deep Clean Coordination

After cleanout, we connect your client with trusted local cleaning companies for a professional deep clean so the property is truly show-ready, not just empty.

Donation facilitation

Donation Facilitation

Usable clothing, housewares and furniture are donated to vetted local charities giving your client peace of mind that their loved one's belongings are going to good homes, not the landfill.

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We are not a junk hauling service and that matters for your listing.

Junk haulers haul. We sort, value, sell, donate, coordinate and document. Everything that can find a good home does. Everything that has monetary value is sold often generating income for your client's estate. What remains is removed responsibly. The result is a property that's not just cleared, but truly prepared. That's the difference your sellers will feel and remember.

The Process

Simple for You. Seamless for Your Client.

From your first referral to listing day here's how the partnership works.

You Make the Introduction

A simple text, email or phone call to Tracey is all it takes. You give us your client's name and situation we take it from there.

We Meet with Your Client

We visit the property, listen to the client, understand their timeline and emotional needs, and walk them through every option with zero pressure.

We Handle Everything

Auction, sale, cleanout, donation, coordination we manage the full process. You stay informed. Your client feels supported. No surprises.

Property Is Listing-Ready

The home is empty, clean and ready for your photographer and stager. We can coordinate the deep clean handoff the same week.

You List and Close

You look like a hero to your client. We've taken the hardest part of their transition off their plate and yours. Call us for the next one.

Senior couple working with professional estate transition team
Our Promise to Every Agent

Your Client Relationship Is Sacred to Us

Tri-State co-owner Tracey Simms is a licensed Realtor® in both Maryland and Pennsylvania herself. She knows exactly what it means to build a relationship with a client and she would never do anything to jeopardize yours.

We never solicit your clients for real estate services not now, not later, not ever.

We introduce ourselves as your partner you referred us, and we make you look good.

We keep you informed you'll know where things stand without having to chase us.

We know what sellers worry about we've worked with hundreds of them and we answer their questions before they ask.

We are licensed, insured and bonded you can refer us with complete confidence.

We work on your timeline listing in 2 weeks? We'll be done in one.

Beyond the Cleanout

We Coordinate What Comes Next

Clearing the home is just the start. We connect your client with trusted local professionals to get the property fully show-ready so you don't have to manage it.

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Deep Cleaning Services

After cleanout, we connect clients with reputable local cleaning companies for a thorough professional deep clean floors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms. Show-ready, not just empty.

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Moving & Large Item Coordination

Need a piece moved to a family member across town? A full bedroom set to storage? We coordinate with trusted local movers and handle the logistics so your client doesn't have to.

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Donation Facilitation

We work with local charities, churches and organizations to ensure usable items find good homes and we provide your client with documentation for potential tax deduction purposes.

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Online Auction & Estate Sale

Items of value are sold through our professional HiBid online auctions, reaching regional and national buyers. Maximum value for the estate minimum effort for your client.

"Real estate is never just about houses. It's about people. And when the people are going through the hardest moments of their lives, having the right team around them makes all the difference. That's what we're here to be."

Tracey Simms, Licensed Realtor® & Co-Owner, Tri-State Auction & Estate Services
Who We Work With

We Serve the Full Spectrum of Estate Situations

Whether you're listing an estate sale property, a downsizing seller's longtime home, or a probate property on behalf of a trustee we have done it before and we know what to do.

Seniors and families downsizing

Downsizing Sellers

Seniors moving to smaller homes or assisted living we handle the emotional and physical process of sorting a lifetime of belongings with patience and care.

Attorneys and probate trustees

Probate & Estate Listings

Properties being sold through probate or by an estate trustee we work alongside attorneys and executors, providing full documentation for estate accounting.

Realtors and listing agents

Inherited Properties

Families inheriting a property they need to sell often out-of-state, often overwhelmed. We make the process manageable from first call to listing day.

Investors and resellers

Investor & Flipper Sales

When an investor purchases a property full of contents, we handle rapid cleanout and liquidation buying whole-house contents outright when needed for fast turnaround.

Common Questions from Agents

Everything You Need to Know

Will you try to list the property or work around me as the agent?

Absolutely not. Our co-owner Tracey Simms is a licensed Realtor® in both Maryland and Pennsylvania and she knows better than anyone how important that relationship is. We are here to support your listing, not compete with it. We handle the contents of the home. You handle the real estate. That division is absolute and will never change.

What's the difference between you and a junk hauler?

A junk hauler takes everything and charges by the truckload. We sort, value and sell items worth keeping through online HiBid auctions or onsite estate sales generating income for the estate. We donate what can be used. We coordinate deep cleaning and moving services. We document everything. The result is a property that's genuinely prepared for listing, not just emptied. And your client walks away feeling respected, not rushed.

How quickly can you complete a cleanout or estate sale before listing?

It depends on what your client needs. A full estate sale requires approximately 2 to 3 weeks from start to finish. That time is needed to sort, photograph, price and organize every item properly, hold the sale, and complete the cleanout after. Larger properties with more contents may take longer. For a cleanout only, without a sale, most properties in Harford, Baltimore and Cecil County can be cleared within 3 to 7 days. We work around your listing timeline from the beginning of the conversation so there are no surprises. Call Tracey at 443-807-0419 to map out the right timeline for your specific listing.

Do you handle the deep clean after the cleanout?

We don't deep clean ourselves but we coordinate it. We connect your client with trusted local cleaning companies and manage the handoff so the property goes from cleanout to show-ready without you or your client having to find or schedule anyone.

What areas do you serve?

We serve Harford County MD (Bel Air, Aberdeen, Fallston, Jarrettsville, Whiteford, Rising Sun, Havre de Grace), Baltimore County MD (Towson, Parkville, Perry Hall, Cockeysville), Cecil County MD (Elkton, North East, Chesapeake City) and York County PA. Call us if you're not sure about a specific area.

How do I refer a client to you?

The easiest way is to call or text Tracey directly at 443-807-0419. A simple "I have a seller who needs help" is all we need. We take it from there you can be as involved or hands-off as you prefer.

How does Tri-State Auction & Estate Services get paid?

We are paid a percentage of the proceeds from items sold at auction or through our estate sales. There is no upfront fee. After the sale, our percentage is deducted from the total proceeds, along with any charges for cleanup and disposal services the client has requested. That means our interests are fully aligned with your client's. The more we sell, and the better we sell it, the better the outcome for everyone. Your client never has to write us a check upfront or worry about surprise invoices.

Ready to Make Your Next Listing Easier?

Give us a call, send a text, or fill out the form on our main site. We'll respond the same day and can often be at the property within the week. Serving Harford, Baltimore & Cecil Counties MD and York PA.

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Licensed · Insured · Bonded · Harford County, MD

Resources for your clients:

⚖️ Maryland Probate Guide 💛 When a Loved One Passes 🏠 Main Website