Estate Buying & Liquidation

SebastianCharles Auctions provides full-service estate buying, appraisal, and liquidation for executors, attorneys, trust officers, and families. We handle single-item purchases through complete estate contents from our Edina, Minnesota gallery.

Which Service Is Right for You?

Whether you need immediate payment or want to maximize value through competitive bidding, we have the right solution. We frequently combine both services for the same estate.

Estate Buying — Direct Purchase

We purchase your items outright at a fair, market-based price. Ideal when you need a quick timeline, immediate liquidity, or when items may not be suited for the auction format.

• Immediate, guaranteed payment
• No waiting for auction results
• We handle all logistics and removal
• Fair, transparent market-based offers
• No listing fees or commissions

Best for: quick timelines, downsizing, property transitions.

How Estate Buying Works

• Step 01 — Contact Us. Share details about your estate via phone, email, or our online estimate form.
• Step 02 — Get an Estimate. Our team visits your location to assess the estate in person or reviews detailed photographs remotely, and we present a transparent, market-based offer.
• Step 03 — Prompt Payment. Upon agreement, we provide immediate payment and handle all logistics.

Estate Consignment — Auction

We sell your items through our auction platform, exposing them to competitive bidding from our qualified buyer network. This typically achieves the highest possible market value.

• Competitive bidding drives higher prices
• Access to our national buyer network
• Professional photography & cataloging
• Expert marketing & promotion
• Payment 3–4 weeks after auction close

Best for: maximizing value, significant collections, rare items.

How Estate Consigning Works

• Step 01 — Contact Us. Share details about your estate via phone, email, or our online estimate form.
• Step 02 — Get an Estimate. Our team visits your location to assess the estate in person or reviews detailed photographs remotely, and we present a consignment recommendation.
• Step 03 — Catalogue. Your item is researched, cataloged, marketed to buyers worldwide, and displayed on the auction website.
• Step 04 — Auction Sale. Auction participants bid on your items and proceeds are sent to you within three to four weeks of the auction.

A Combined Approach

Many clients benefit from a combination of both services. We can purchase select items outright — providing immediate liquidity — while consigning higher-value pieces through our auction platform to maximize their return. Our specialists will recommend the best approach for each item in your collection.

This hybrid approach is especially popular for full estate cleanouts, where some items are better suited for direct sale and others will thrive in a competitive auction environment.

Let's Discuss Your Estate

Whether you're looking for an outright purchase, auction consignment, or a combination of both — contact our team for a no-obligation evaluation. Get a free estimate, contact us, or read about our estate and tax appraisals.