Personal Property Auctions

Kraft Auction Service has the experience and knowledge to identify the most valuable items and the depth of buyers to achieve the highest prices.

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the auction process can be the easiest way for a seller

Kraft Auction Service has the experience and knowledge to identify the most valuable items and the depth of buyers to achieve the highest prices. Our estate sale services range from complete house clean-outs and real estate sales to partial estates sales for sellers just looking to downsize. For our commercial sellers, we can conduct full onsite business liquidations or include equipment into one of our equipment consignment auctions.

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What items are sold at Kraft Auctions?

At Kraft Auction Services, we sell a wide range of items, including antiques, collectibles, tools, vehicles, heavy equipment, farm equipment, real estate, and more. Check our Auction Calendar for detailed lists of upcoming sales.

How does Kraft Auctions differ from eBay?

Unlike eBay, where individuals post items, we curate and manage all auctions for our selling clients. Our auctions feature a “soft close” system, ensuring that the bidding extends until the highest bid is secured, preventing last-second bids from winning unfairly.

How do I sell items at Kraft Auctions?

We are always accepting consignments of various items, including real estate. Contact us to discuss your needs and find the right auction for your items.

Are items sold with guarantees?

All items are sold “As is, Where is.” Buyers are responsible for inspecting items prior to purchase. We encourage you to attend previews or request condition reports by phone or email.

Will I get a title if I buy a vehicle or titled item?

Yes, titles are provided for all vehicles and titled items, subject to the following:

  1. A $40 processing fee applies to all titled items.
  2. Titles will be assigned with the buyer’s name, address, sale date, and purchase price. Open titles are not permitted.
  3. After payment is made, you’ll receive an email to confirm title assignment details. If no response is received, titles will be assigned to the name and address on your invoice.
  4. If payment is made by check, titles will be held for 10–14 days to ensure payment clears.
  5. Titles marked “in transit” in the catalog will be forwarded as soon as Kraft Auction Service receives them.
  6. Titles are shipped via UPS with tracking, insurance, and a required signature. Shipping details will be emailed to you.
  7. Buyers are responsible for transferring titles to their name within 30 days of receipt. Kraft Auction Service is not responsible for lost or unprocessed titles after this period.
What if I can’t attend the auction?

No problem! Most of our auctions include an online bidding option, allowing you to participate from the comfort of your home or on the go. Simply register online and place your bids in real-time as the auction unfolds.

If online bidding isn’t an option for you, we also offer absentee bidder services. With this service, you can submit your maximum bid in advance, and our team will bid on your behalf during the auction. This ensures you don’t miss out on items, even if you can’t be there in person.

What should I do as the executor of an estate?

Kraft Auction Services offers solutions for estate management, including real estate and personal items. Contact us to set up a consultation.

How can I get an accurate appraisal for my items?

If you’re curious about the value of an item or need an appraisal for insurance, estate planning, or other purposes, Kraft Auctions can help. Our team has expert knowledge and stays closely connected to current market trends, allowing us to provide professional, accurate appraisals for high-value single items, estates, businesses, or collections. With specialty expertise and a network of global professionals, we offer fair market valuations and detailed reports tailored to your needs. For more information or to schedule an appraisal, contact us here.

What is a Buyer’s Premium?

A Buyer’s Premium is a percentage added to the final bid price, payable at closing. The specific premium will be listed in the terms for each auction.

Do I have to pay sales tax?

Sales tax may apply depending on the auction location and buyer’s location. Auction terms will state whether sales tax is charged.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept cash, check, or major credit cards. Full payment is required at the conclusion of the auction.

Do you offer shipping or assistance for large items?

Yes, we offer shipping and delivery services. Buyers must arrange for item removal during designated times, and we provide load-out assistance on a first-come, first-served basis.

How can I inspect items before bidding?

We highly recommend inspecting items during the auction preview. The dates and times for previews will be listed on each auction’s page.

What are “Absolute” and “Reserve” auctions?

In an Absolute Auction, all items sell to the highest bidder with no minimum price. In a Reserve Auction, certain items have a minimum bid that must be reached before the item is sold.

What does “As-Is, Where Is” mean?

This means the item is sold without warranty or guarantee. Buyers must rely on their own inspections and are responsible for the item’s removal after the sale.

What is a “Soft Close” auction?

A soft close means if a bid is placed in the final minutes of an online auction, the bidding time extends by two minutes. This ensures fair bidding and prevents last-second “sniping.”

How do I register for an auction?

For live auctions, you’ll need a valid ID. For online auctions, register with a valid credit card on our website to bid. You must accept and agree to the terms of the auction in order to bid.

How do your onsite personal property auctions work? Is both live and online bidding available?

When we conduct onsite sales, we have the capabilities to make sure that our auctions are an easy experience from end-to-end for our sellers.  From the very beginning, we will bring an experienced team that can line up and catalog items and clean up the location.  The team will be there for the preview to answer any questions from buyers and help them inspect items.

On Auction day, we will bring our wifi-enabled mobile office to check in customers, clerk the sale and complete check out.  We are fully capable of conducting live online simulcast sales at the sellers location as well as online only sales. Our team will be there to conduct the sale and assist buyers to ensure a simple and easy experience for our sellers.

Post sale, our team will coordinate with buyers to ensure all items are removed from the location and provide buyers any assistance they need with loading items.  We work hard to ensure a fully transparent experience for our sellers and  share a detailed settlement sheet listing all items sold, commissions and any expenses along with payment.

Do you use marketing for an auction property?

Yes. When marketing your property, we market the individual property through multiple channels: online, print, mailers, and yard signage. For online marketing, our marketing covers our website and multiple auction websites, the MLS which also covers Realtor.com and other major real estate websites, and social media including our 20,000+ followers on Facebook.

For print advertising we still advertise in local newspapers and create auction flyers for each property. We will also create a mailer and mail that to a list of previous clients plus the 100 surrounding property owners. Lastly we will use yard signage to attract attention to the property. With all of this coverage, we are sure to find the right buyers for your property.

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