Estate Liquidation & Consignment

Estate sales made simple, dignified, and profitable.

From full estate liquidations to consignment services, Klear Estates handles every detail with professionalism and care — maximizing value for your family.

No upfront fees Fully insured & bonded 25+ years experience

25+

Years in Business

500+

Estate Sales Conducted

50K+

Items Sold

1,000+

Families Served

Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Illinois Licensed Auctioneer on Staff
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
Probate-Ready Settlement Reports

What We Do

Comprehensive estate services

Whatever your estate needs, we have the expertise and resources to handle it with care.

Estate Sales

Full-service on-site estate sales with professional staging, pricing, and marketing.

Consignment

Consign individual items or collections to our showroom and online marketplace.

Estate Cleanouts

Complete cleanout services including donation, recycling, and disposal.

Appraisals

Certified appraisals for estate, insurance, and tax purposes.

Online Sales

Reach global buyers through eBay, Etsy, and our online auction platform.

Real Estate Prep

Prepare properties for sale with staging, cleanout, and handyman services.

What We Sell

Specialty expertise you can trust

From fine jewelry to vintage furniture, our specialists have the knowledge to value and sell anything.

Fine Jewelry & Watches

Gold, diamonds, luxury timepieces, and estate jewelry.

Art & Antiques

Paintings, sculptures, vintage antiques, and rare finds.

Furniture & Decor

Mid-century, designer, antique, and modern furniture.

Collectibles

Sports memorabilia, coins, stamps, and rare treasures.

Designer Fashion

Luxury handbags, vintage clothing, and accessories.

Books & Vinyl

First editions, rare books, and record collections.

Kitchen & China

Fine china, crystal, silverware, and kitchenware.

Tools & Equipment

Power tools, workshop equipment, and outdoor gear.

For Professionals

Built for attorneys, executors & fiduciaries

We understand your referral reflects your professional judgment. We work with the accountability, documentation, and discretion that fiduciary contexts require.

Who we work with

  • Trust & estate attorneys managing probate or trust administration
  • Executors, administrators & court-appointed fiduciaries
  • Realtors preparing homes for market after liquidation
  • CPAs, wealth managers & senior move managers

What we provide

  • Itemized inventory with photos and valuations — suitable for probate, insurance, and estate records
  • Transparent, signed commission agreements with no hidden fees
  • Detailed settlement statements backed by full sales records
  • Coordination of donation, cleanout, and home prep after the sale
  • A live client portal so you and your clients can follow the sale in real time

Our Process

How it works

A clear, proven process that takes you from consultation to settlement with confidence.

01

Free Consultation

We assess your estate, discuss your goals, and recommend the best approach.

02

Planning & Pricing

Our team catalogs, photographs, researches, and prices every item for maximum value.

03

Sale Execution

We handle staging, marketing, crowd management, and secure checkout across all sale days.

04

Settlement

Receive a detailed settlement report and prompt payment within 10 business days.

Testimonials

Trusted by families across Chicago & Rochester

Don't just take our word for it — hear from the families we've served.

"Klear Estates handled my mother's estate with such compassion and professionalism. They maximized the value of every item and made a difficult time so much easier."

Sarah Mitchell

Estate Client

"I've consigned several pieces of furniture with Klear and always been impressed. Fair commissions, great communication, and items sell quickly."

James Whitfield

Consignment Client

"The team was organized, efficient, and respectful throughout the entire process. The estate sale exceeded our expectations by a wide margin."

Linda Chen

Executor

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about working with Klear Estates.

Ready to get started?

Schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our estate specialists today.

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