About Us

Sales by Helen is the Philadelphia area’s leading estate sale company offering full-service solutions for downsizing, relocations, and estate management.

With over 35 years of expertise, we specialize in onsite and virtual estate sales of luxury items, we ensure every piece is expertly appraised, marketed, and sold with care. 

Selling an Estate or Collection Should Be a Seamless Transition, Not a Lingering Burden

We know first-hand how overwhelming downsizing or selling an estate can feel. Our tailed estate sale and selling services ensure you don’t have to worry about a thing and can focus on what matters most—cherishing memories and moving forward.

The Sales by Helen team of appraisers and estate sale experts bring over 50 years of local community knowledge and industry expertise to every sale we manage, ensuring every item is managed with respect and sold for its true value.

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Why Clients Choose Sales by Helen

No-Hassle Expertise

You don’t have to be local or on-site—we take care of every step for you

Expert Appraisal & Pricing

John & our certified experts ensure fair and accurate valuations

Award-Winning Service

Consistently recognized as the best estate sale company in the area

Full-Service Management

We can help with everything from buy-outs and consignments to full-service estate liquidation

Trusted Local Team

50+ years of community knowledge and industry expertise

Virtual-First Estate Sales

Specializing in online-only sales for maximum convenience and reach

Your Estate, Our Expertise

Sales by Helen

Sales by Helen owner, John and his team bring 30+ years of experience in the antique, appraisal, and estate sale business. John has lived on the Main Line in Philadelphia for 50 years and deeply understands the local market.

We believe that a lack of storytelling in the sales process can devalue historically significant items, which is why we prioritize highlighting the history and unique value of each item to maximize its appeal and sale price. With a track record of thousands of successful estate sales and 500,000 items sold and counting on our private online estate sales platform, Sales by Helen is the Main Line’s most trusted name in estate sales.