The Krueckeberg Process

Considering an auction for your property or estate? Learn how our proven auction process works, why it might be right for you, and how we've been helping clients maximize their returns since 1977.

The Krueckeberg Difference

We are family-owned and operated since 1977, conducting first-class professional auctions throughout the Fort Wayne area and beyond. Our success is built on a simple principle: properly-timed quality advertising attracts informed, qualified buyers.

Our team offers:

• Highly trained appraisers and auction specialists
• Personalized service tailored to your specific needs
• Ability to accept consignments from anywhere in the United States
• Full-service management of the entire process

Whether you have a single valuable piece or an entire collection or estate, we ensure an experience that is clear, straightforward, and designed to maximize value.

Why Choose the Auction Method?

An auction is the most effective way to establish the true market value for real estate and personal property at any given time. It creates a competitive environment where multiple buyers bid against each other, often resulting in higher final prices than traditional sales methods.

The benefits of selling by auction include:

• Quick conversion of property to cash (typically 30-45 days from start to finish)
• Competitive bidding that often drives prices upward
• No lengthy negotiation process
• Definite sale date you can plan around
• Perfect for estates, collections, and unique items

Contrary to common misconception, auctions are not distress sales. Many businesses and individuals choose auctions as their preferred method to market valuable property.

First Steps: Evaluating Your Property

Decisions regarding the liquidation of an estate or a lifetime collection can be overwhelming. With one call to Krueckeberg Auction & Realty LLC, we'll help you determine if an auction is the right approach for your specific situation.

We specialize in a wide range of items including:

• Fine furniture and antiques
• Firearms and collectible weapons
• Jewelry and precious items
• Vehicles and farm equipment
• Real estate and land
• Household items and glassware

Our initial consultation is designed to help you make informed choices about realizing the greatest potential value from your assets.

The Auction Preparation Process

If we agree that an auction is your best option, we'll create a detailed contract outlining our responsibilities and suggestions for maximizing your returns. From that point forward, 
we handle all the details:

1. Professional photography of all items
2. Research and authentication of valuable pieces
3. Comprehensive cataloging of your property
4. Expert valuation and pricing estimates
5. Strategic marketing to our extensive global buyer network

You can relax knowing that every aspect of the sale is being professionally managed.

Auction Day and Beyond

On auction day, our professional team handles everything from setup to payment processing. 
We manage all the complexities, including:

We manage all the complexities, including:

• Conducting the live auction event
• Collecting all applicable sales taxes
• Processing payments and handling any payment issues
• Creating detailed sales records

You will receive payment for your merchandise, less our fee, after 15 banking days following the auction, along with a detailed listing of items sold.

Understanding Our Fee Structure

Our fees are based on the quantity, quality, and location of the merchandise we'll be selling. We're always transparent about costs and will discuss our fee structure with you in detail during our initial consultation.