Full-Time

Online Auction & Listing Specialist

Estate Sales

Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions

501-1,000 employees

Downsizing, relocation, estate sale services

Compensation Overview

$18 - $20/hr

La Mesa, CA, USA

In Person

Visits to client homes throughout La Mesa, Del Cerro, and Tierrasanta are required.

Category
Retail (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Word/Pages/Docs
Customer Service
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • Exceptional customer service skills and a professional, compassionate demeanor when working in client homes.
  • Strong character and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced setting and remain comfortable working in varied environments, including cluttered or dusty spaces.
  • Ability to perform prolonged standing, repetitive bending, and lifting up to 25 pounds.
  • Access to a smartphone and computer, with the ability to quickly learn the CTBids platform.
  • Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to pass a background check.
Responsibilities
  • Develop compelling, high-converting auction listings on the CTBids platform.
  • Conduct research to identify the history and value of estate items.
  • Take high-quality photographs highlighting unique features, signatures, and condition.
  • Ensure every auction lot title and description is precise, error-free, and includes Measurements, Material, Movement, and Markings.
  • Visit client homes throughout La Mesa, Del Cerro, and Tierrasanta to identify, sort, and prepare marketable items for sale.
  • Manage the flow of items from discovery to final cataloging while meeting project deadlines.

Caring Transitions provides services to help people downsize, relocate, declutter, and manage estate-related needs. It offers a full suite of solutions including downsizing and relocation planning, home cleanouts, decluttering, estate sales, and online auctions. The company works by scheduling a free consultation, then guiding clients through sorting, packing, moving, and selling or disposing of unwanted items, often coordinating on-site services, auctions, and cleanup. The organization positions itself as the nation’s largest and most trusted provider in this field, leveraging nationwide coverage to deliver a turnkey experience for families and seniors during life transitions. Its goal is to ease the process of downsizing and estate management while maximizing value from belongings for its clients.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

2006

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CTBids sales climbed 30% in Q1 2026, proving digital liquidation demand.
  • Caring Transitions opened 19 locations in Q1 2026 and expects 70 annual awards.
  • The July 16, 2026 acquisition by Ridgemont and Coogee Bay brings capital and operating focus.

What critics are saying

  • Item 3 of the 2026 FDD discloses three litigation matters, signaling legal friction.
  • 423 franchised outlets at 2025 year-end with 10 exits show churn persists.
  • Ridgemont and Coogee Bay now control the company; PE pressure can squeeze franchisee economics.

What makes Caring Transitions unique

  • Caring Transitions combines senior move management with CTBids, a captive liquidation marketplace.
  • The 2026 franchise system spans 423 outlets across 48 states, creating local density.
  • Its service model targets emotional, logistics-heavy transitions that competitors rarely package end-to-end.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Training Programs

Employee Referral Bonus

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-7%

1 year growth

-7%

2 year growth

-7%
StreetInsider
Jul 16th, 2026
Ridgemont Equity Partners and Coogee Bay Partners Acquire Caring Transitions

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PR Newswire
Apr 3rd, 2025
Caring Transitions Expands Compassionate Senior Services With New Location In Hinsdale, Illinois

"Caring Transitions gives me the opportunity to help people directly, to make a difference in their lives during what can be an incredibly stressful time."

Caring Transitions
Mar 6th, 2025
A Fresh Start for Safety and Comfort

At Caring Transitions of Denver Central, Caring Transitions specialize in helping seniors and families simplify their homes, making them safer and more enjoyable.

PR Newswire
Feb 18th, 2025
Caring Transitions Expands Within Denver Area With The Launch Of Park Hill And Commerce City Location

"I'm here to bring peace of mind, integrity, and relief to seniors and their families, and to make a positive impact on my new community."

PR Newswire
Feb 4th, 2025
Caring Transitions Of Greenwood Opens To Support Seniors And Families Through Life Transitions

"We are proud to serve Greenwood and the surrounding communities. Our goal is to provide peace of mind during life's transitions."