Serving Northern Illinois Since 1992 • Insured • Experienced • Household Liquidation Specialists
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.
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.
HOW IT WORKS
Consultation
Walkthrough + goals
Preparation
Research, organize, stage, price
Marketing
Advertising + estate sale exposure
Sale Days
Staffing + management
Liquidation
Remaining inventorysolutions
OUR TEAM
Local.Experienced. Dedicated.
Our team brings decades of combined experience in:
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Estate sale management
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Pricing & research
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Antiques & collectibles
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Household liquidation
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Customer service
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Staging & merchandising
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Cleanout coordination
Leslie Conklin
Founder & Owner
John Gacek
Business Partner
Jackie Hill
Logistic Coordinator
We work hard so families don’t have to navigate the process alone.
The first step isn't cleaning. It's calling.
Every situation is different.Some homes need a full estate sale. Some need help with downsizing. Some families just need someone to tell them where to start. That's why we prefer a phone call. No long forms. No automated responses. Just a real conversation about your situation, your timeline, and whether we're the right fit to help.Call today. Waiting until tomorrow rarely makes it easier.
