Membership » Professional Membership

Eligibility Requirements

To apply for Professional Membership, applicants must:

• Have at least three years of professional estate liquidation experience
• Document at least 36 estate sales for unique clients within the last three years
• Complete the Professional Membership Application and Agreement
• Agree to follow the ASEL Code of Ethics
• Provide three professional references
• Provide documentation of the business’s legal registration or organization, as applicable
• Confirm compliance with the business registration, licensing, permit, and other operating requirements that apply in their location
• Demonstrate a record of professional conduct, including appropriate responses to public reviews or complaints
• Pay the applicable membership fee

The estate sale record should include dates and general locations. Client names and sale numbers are not required. Applications and supporting materials are reviewed by ASEL before acceptance.

Membership Fees

• First year: $150
• Annual renewal: $99

Membership must remain active and in good standing to maintain member benefits, use the ASEL membership logo, hold the Professional Estate Liquidator designation, and appear in the Find a Liquidator directory.

Apply for Professional Membership

• Review ASEL Member Benefits
• Review the ASEL Code of Ethics

If you have questions about eligibility, supporting documentation, or the application process, contact ASEL.