Estate & Liquidation Sales | Beacon Assets Group

What We Offer

We Find the Format That Fits

In-Person Estate Sale

A traditional on-site sale with scheduled public access. Best for high-traffic, furniture-heavy estates where buyers want to see items in person before purchasing.

Online Auction

Everything is photographed, cataloged, and listed on our auction platform. Buyers compete online, driving prices up. No foot traffic through the property during the sale.

Hybrid Event

In-person preview days combined with online bidding, bringing local and remote buyers together. Maximum exposure, competitive pricing from a wider bidder pool.

Why We're Different

Our Commitments to Every Client

Four things you can count on regardless of which format we recommend for your estate.

Fast, Flexible Timelines

We move quickly. Most online auctions close within 21 days. In-person and hybrid events may run longer depending on scope, and we set honest expectations upfront.

Your Property, Your Comfort Level

You choose the format, and the level of access that comes with it. An online-only auction means no public foot traffic whatsoever. An in-person or hybrid event is run by our vetted, insured team with controlled access and scheduled pickup windows. Either way, your family's property is protected.

Detailed Inventory

We meticulously catalog and track every item from intake through sale, creating a clear record at every step so nothing falls through the cracks.

Transparent Payouts

We use the latest technology to accurately price items. Your settlement report is clean, itemized, and easy to verify, so you know exactly where every dollar came from.

How It Works

A Clear Path from Evaluation to Payout

Every format follows the same core process: evaluation, preparation, sale, and settlement. Timelines vary by format and estate complexity.

Intake & Prep

We catalog and photograph every item, then prepare the property based on the agreed format: staged for an in-person event or listed for online bidding.

The Sale

Whether it's a live in-person event, an online auction, or a hybrid of both, we run the sale from start to finish with no heavy lifting on your end.

Settlement & Handover

The property is cleared and broom-swept, your payout is delivered, and keys go back to your agent.

For Attorneys & Realtors

A Liquidation Partner You Can Refer with Confidence

When you refer a client to Beacon Assets Group, you're not handing off a liability. You're handing off a process. We move fast, document everything, and keep the property secure until the day the keys are returned.

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Pricing & Fees

A Transparent Fee Structure

Three line items. Fully disclosed before we begin. No surprises at settlement.

Setup Fee (Tiered): Zero Cash Out-of-Pocket

Covers on-site cataloging, professional photography, and staging. Scaled to property size and layout. Fully deferred. Nothing is due upfront, and the fee is deducted directly from your final settlement check. Your exact tier is set at your walkthrough and may move up or down from any earlier estimate based on the property's actual scope.

Commission: Format-Based

Online auctions start at 30%. Because winning bidders pay an 18% buyer's premium on top of their bid, that rate covers our overhead without taking more from your proceeds. In-person and hybrid events carry a higher rate, typically 35-40%, reflecting additional staff, more time onsite, and no buyer's premium. Your exact rate is agreed on at your walkthrough before we begin.

One-Time Services (If Needed)

Some estates need additional services after the sale, such as haul-away for unsold items or cleanup coordination. These are quoted separately, disclosed upfront, and deducted from your settlement. You'll always know the cost before we proceed.

Not sure an auction or onsite sale is the right fit? We have other options.

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Common Questions

What Clients Ask Us

QDo I need a full estate to work with you?

No. If you have individual items rather than a full property, our consignment program is a great fit. We run monthly online sales that mix items from multiple clients, so your pieces get exposure alongside a curated auction rather than sitting alone. Drop off or ship your items to us and we'll handle the rest. No walkthrough required.

QHow is the setup fee billed?

Nothing is due at signing. Your setup fee is secured with a card on file and deducted directly from your final settlement. There's no cash out of pocket at any point in the process.

QAre there any hidden fees at settlement?

No. Setup fee, commission, buyer's premium, and any subcontracted clean-out cost are all disclosed before we begin work, with price caps agreed at your walkthrough. Your final settlement statement is fully itemized.

QWhat is a buyer's premium, and will it lower the bids on my items?

A buyer's premium is standard practice in online auctions: the winning bidder pays a percentage on top of their final bid (18%, in our case) to cover secure payment processing, platform licensing, and platform security. It doesn't reduce your gross results. Online bidders compete based on demand, not fees, the same way you'd expect a processing fee booking a flight or buying a concert ticket online.

QWhy use a buyer's premium instead of just charging me more?

Shifting platform and transaction overhead to buyers is what lets us keep our commission flat and competitive at 30% for the family selling. Traditional estate liquidators without an online platform have to cover that same overhead by taking a much larger share of your total, often 40% to 50%.

QWhat happens to items that don't sell?

We can coordinate a few different options depending on what's needed. We can haul remaining items away directly, or work with professional subcontractors to handle removal and cleanup. Either way, the property is left broom-swept and ready for whatever comes next.

QDo you handle probate and court-ordered liquidations?

Yes. We regularly work directly with attorneys, executors, and the courts on probate and court-ordered estate liquidations.

QAre you insured?

Yes. Beacon Assets Group carries general liability insurance at $1M per occurrence / $2M aggregate, covering our work on-site and during pickup.

QHow do you decide which format is right for my estate?

We evaluate each estate individually during a free walkthrough. No two properties are alike. We look at the volume and type of items, your timeline, the property's condition, and your goals. From there we recommend the format (in-person sale, online auction, or hybrid event) that we believe will maximize your net proceeds. You're never locked into a format we chose without your input.

QHow and when do I get paid?

Your net payout and itemized settlement statement are delivered within days of your auction closing, well within our standard 21-day intake-to-payout window.

QWhat areas do you serve?

Northern Colorado and surrounding areas, including Greeley, Loveland, and Fort Collins.

Bidding on a lot? Full terms are in our Auction & Bidding Terms.

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Request an Estate Evaluation

Tell us about the property and situation, and we'll follow up within one business day.

Prefer to talk it through? Call 970-646-3232 or email estates@beaconassetsgroup.com