No Upfront Cost · Licensed Indiana Auctioneer Since 1996
Estate · Real Estate · Firearms · Collectibles · Commercial
We are problem solvers for people's stuff.
Most people who call us don't know where to start. There's a house full of belongings. A business to close. An estate to settle. Assets scattered across rooms, buildings, and paperwork — and no clear path forward.
That's where we come in.
Burgess Auctions provides complete estate liquidation, estate auctions with real estate, FFL-licensed firearms consignment, and business asset liquidation throughout Central Indiana — including Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Hamilton County, Madison County, Hancock County, and Henry County. Many of our clients are selling both the home and the contents, and we coordinate one auction strategy for both.
We assess the situation. Build the plan. Sell what should be sold. Donate what should be donated. Remove what needs to go. Close the real estate when there's real estate to close.
You hand us the problem. We hand you the solution. No upfront cost. One call. One team.
Most estates aren't simple. Neither is our approach.
Depending on the assets, we may recommend a high-value harvest first — firearms, coins, jewelry, vehicles, antiques, and commercial assets pulled for specialized marketing and maximum return. Then an online auction for remaining personal property. Donation of clothing, food, and household goods. And once the contents are cleared, a real estate auction to close the property on a defined timeline with competitive bidding.
Every estate is different. We assess what you have, recommend the right sequence, and execute it from start to finish — one team, one agreement, one point of contact.
You don't have to figure out what goes where. That's our job.
Complete household liquidations including antiques, furniture, tools, jewelry, and collectibles. We handle everything from a single room to a full estate — with or without real estate.
Learn more about estate auctions →Residential homes, farms, commercial property, and land across Central Indiana. Defined closing date. True market competition. Licensed partner: Jason Snider, J. Snider Real Estate (RB14045952).
Learn more about real estate auctions →FFL-licensed and fully compliant. Handguns, rifles, shotguns, antique firearms, and sporting equipment with secure storage and nationwide buyer reach through our licensed Carthage facility. Firearms are $15 per gun plus 10% commission, nothing upfront.
Now consigning for our Saturday, November 7, 2026 firearms auction.
Firearms consignment & fees → Selling a whole gun collection? →Business liquidations, equipment, coins & currency, aviation memorabilia, and high-value specialty collections. We develop a custom strategy for complex or high-value consignments.
Tell us what you have →Competitive bidding drives prices up — not down. When multiple qualified buyers compete for the same item, you capture true market value. We market to targeted audiences who want exactly what you're selling. See real auction results.
Our job is to make this simple for you. We handle staging, photography, marketing, bidder management, and settlement. Out-of-state executors and first-time sellers work with us every week.
We work alongside realtors, not against them. Our real estate auction approach creates urgency and competition traditional listings can't match. And unlike most estate sale companies, we're a licensed Indiana auctioneer and have been serving Indiana sellers since 1996.
There is no upfront cost to consign with Burgess Auctions. We earn commission only when your items sell.
Call, email, or submit the form below. Tell us about your assets and situation. We'll ask a few questions and recommend the best approach — with no obligation.
We visit your location or review photos. We assess the items, research values, and give you a realistic expectation of auction results based on current market data.
We recommend the best format — live simulcast, online timed, or on-site. We explain our commission structure and marketing plan, and prepare a clear consignment agreement.
Your items are professionally photographed and described, then marketed on BidBurgess.com and additional national auction platforms. Email campaigns and social media drive competitive bidding from local and nationwide buyers.
After the auction, we handle all payments and reconciliation. You receive a detailed itemized settlement statement, with payment typically issued within 30 days of auction close.
Burgess Auctions works with a broad range of clients across Central Indiana — from individual families to institutional creditors. Every client receives the same personal attention and custom auction strategy. Attorneys and fiduciaries can also see our professional appraisal services.
Burgess Auctions works with sellers throughout Central Indiana to liquidate estates, sell real estate, and consign firearms and collections through competitive auction marketing — with no upfront cost. Based in Knightstown, Indiana, with a secondary FFL-licensed facility in Carthage.
We regularly serve Indianapolis, Carmel, Fishers, Noblesville, Anderson, Muncie, New Castle, Greenfield, and Knightstown — and throughout Indiana and beyond. See all the areas we serve.
There is no upfront cost. We only earn commission when your items sell. Commission rates vary by asset type, volume, and format — we provide a clear quote during your free consultation before you commit to anything. Firearms have a published rate: $15 per gun plus 10% of the hammer price, and 25% on ammunition and accessories. See firearms consignment details.
Yes. We specialize in complex estates. Our FFL license and real estate partnership allow us to coordinate real estate, personal property, and firearms together — all under one roof, across Hamilton, Marion, Hancock, Madison, and Henry counties and beyond.
No. Many of our sellers are out-of-state. We manage everything and keep you updated throughout the process.
Most estate auctions run 3–6 weeks from signed agreement to auction day. Time-sensitive situations can often be expedited — contact us to discuss your timeline.
Our simulcast auctions run live bidding through BidBurgess.com simultaneously with in-room bidding — online and in-room buyers compete in real time on equal footing. For fully online timed auctions, bidding remains open for a set window and closes in lot sequence. Both formats maximize your buyer pool and competitive pressure.
For most consignments, no — we give you a realistic expectation of auction results. If the assets are part of a probate estate, trust, divorce, or insurance matter, a certified appraisal may be required. Learn about personal property appraisals.
Burgess Auctions LLC holds Indiana Auctioneer License AU19600029 and serves all of Central Indiana from our Knightstown base, with our secondary FFL-licensed facility in Carthage, Indiana. We regularly provide services in Hamilton, Marion, Hancock, Madison, and Henry counties — and throughout Indiana. More about Burgess Auctions.
We work with brokers and realtors throughout Central Indiana. If you have a client whose situation is better served by auction — estate property, motivated seller, unique asset mix — we'll handle everything professionally and protect your client relationship. Reach out directly to discuss how we work together.
Tell us about your assets, your timeline, and what you're hoping to accomplish. We respond within one business day.
No obligation. Prefer to talk? Call 765-445-7814.
Every situation is different — and the more we understand yours, the better we can help.
We'll ask a few questions, give you an honest assessment, and recommend the right approach — with no obligation to move forward. There's no upfront cost. No pressure. Just a straightforward conversation with a team that's been helping Central Indiana families, executors, and attorneys navigate complex estates since 1996.
Start My Free Consignment Review Call 765-445-7814The sooner we understand your situation, the sooner we can start solving it.
