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ABOUT CHICAGO ESTATE SALES

Experience You

Can Count On.

For over 30 years, Chicago Estate Sales has helped families navigate life’s transitions with professionalism, compassion, and proven results.

We understand that estate sales are not just about selling belongings. They often come during stressful seasons involving loss, downsizing, retirement, moving, probate, or major life changes.

Our job is to make the process organized, manageable, and handled correctly from start to finish.

You already have enough to deal with. We handle the details.

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OUR STORY

A Local Company Built on Experience. And Getting Stuff Done.

Chicago Estate Sales has been helping Northern Illinois families clear homes since 1992.

Beautiful homes. Modest homes. Homes untouched for decades. Homes full of memories. We’ve learned one thing over the years: every house tells a story,

What started as a small local operation has grown into one of Northern Illinois’ most experienced estate sale and household liquidation companies. 

With over 5000 estate sales completed  We’ve seen pristine homes, packed homes, and homes where opening a closet felt a little adventurous. Every home has a history. We treat them all with respect.

We’ve worked in all kinds of homes, neat and orderly to decades-in-the-making.

Every house has a story to tell.

Our job is helping families turn the page.
You hired us. Trust the process. We’ve got it from here.

We are family-owned, locally operated, and deeply committed to serving Northern Illinois communities with integrity.

WHY PEOPLE HIRE US

Experience matters when everything has to move.

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We know what sells.

Antiques. Vintage. Tools. Collections. Furniture. Household goods.

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We know current

markets.

Pricing based on demand, trends and experience.

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We attract buyers.

​Marketing matters.

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We manage the chaos.

Setup. Staffing. Selling. Liquidation.

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We have done this for decades.

Established 1992.

HOW IT WORKS

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Consultation

Walkthrough + goals

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Preparation

Research, organize, stage, price

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Marketing

Advertising + estate sale exposure

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Sale Days

Staffing + management

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Liquidation

Remaining inventorysolutions

OUR TEAM

Local.Experienced. Dedicated.

Our team brings decades of combined experience in:

  • Estate sale management

  • Pricing & research

  • Antiques & collectibles

  • Household liquidation

  • Customer service

  • Staging & merchandising

  • Cleanout coordination

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Leslie Conklin

Founder & Owner

We work hard so families don’t have to navigate the process alone.

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John Gazek 

Business Partner

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Jackie Hill 

Logistic Coordinator 

Waiting rarely makes liquidation easier.

The earlier we see the property, the more options families usually have.

Serving Northern Illinois Since 1992

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