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.
25+
Years in Business
500+
Estate Sales Conducted
50K+
Items Sold
1,000+
Families Served
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.
Free Consultation
We assess your estate, discuss your goals, and recommend the best approach.
Planning & Pricing
Our team catalogs, photographs, researches, and prices every item for maximum value.
Sale Execution
We handle staging, marketing, crowd management, and secure checkout across all sale days.
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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