Estate Sale Curator

Caring Transitions; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Autonomy to work independently

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

A leading national auction service is seeking an organized and tech-savvy individual to curate, price, and photograph items for online auctions. This role combines strong photography skills with a knowledge of the resale market, ensuring items are presented attractively for buyers. Applicants should be detail-oriented and capable of managing high volumes of work with professionalism and trustworthiness. Enjoy a flexible schedule within a supportive, family-owned business that values your input.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the resale and secondhand market with the ability to spot trends.
• Strong photography skills for capturing auction item images.
• Exceptional organizational skills and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Curate and set pricing for items based on market trends.
• Capture clear and accurate photos and descriptions of items.
• Process and organize high volumes of items efficiently.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Photography

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy

Knowledge of resale/secondhand market

Tools

Google Lens

CTBids platform

Job description

Caring Transitions CTBids Online Auctions

About Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions is a national franchise specializing in helping seniors transition into senior centers or care facilities by assisting with downsizing, packing, moving, unpacking, resettling and estate sales. We have our own auction house, CT Bids, where we help our clients generate proceeds by giving their belongings a fresh start with a new family.

About the Role

You’ll curate, price, and photograph items for CTBids auctions moving efficiently through each home, researching value, and presenting items so they sell. This role blends value savviness, strong photography skills, and organizational execution with high integrity in clients homes.

Key Responsibilities

• Curate lots and set pricing using local/national secondhand trends, Google Lens, and sold-value research.
• Capture clear, value-forward photos and write concise, accurate descriptions.
• Process and organize high volumes of items efficiently in diverse home environments.
• Upload, tag, and track items in CTBids and with strong attention to detail.
• Collaborate closely with teammates; communicate clearly; adapt to changing on-site needs.
• Handle client property with exceptional trustworthiness and professionalism.

Performance & Team Expectations

• Meet or exceed KPIs, including items photographed per hour and catalog accuracy/timeliness.
• Be a team player reliable, respectful, and supportive across roles.
• Remain open to feedback and redirection; iterate quickly to improve results.

What You’ll Bring

• Working knowledge of the resale/secondhand market; ability to spot value and trends.
• Tech-savvy and quick to learn new apps/workflows (CTBids, mobile tools, Google Lens).
• Strong photography, staging, and detail skills.
• Highly organized with excellent follow-through.
• Prior e-commerce/online auction/resell experience preferred.

Why You’ll Love It

• Flexible schedule and autonomy to work independently.
• No buyers premium on your CTBids purchases.
• Family-owned business where your voice is heard.
• Purpose-driven work that helps families through major life transitions.