TRUSTS & ESTATES

House of Craven Trusts & Estates Department

House of Craven is a dynamic company with a reputation for professional, personalized, and discreet service. Our Trusts & Estates Department offers services to professional advisors, fiduciaries, executors and beneficiaries for the valuation and disposition of tangible personal property. Your Trusts & Estates Specialist will act as your primary contact throughout all stages of the valuation and sale process, advising you on how to best sell the property in order to achieve the highest returns for your single item or large collection spanning multiple categories from a life well lived: Fine Art | Classic Motorcars | Estate Jewelry & Iconic Watches | Home Furnishings.

We offer:

Live Online auctions transmitted worldwide from our Miami, Florida office or West Palm Beach Auction Warehouse, Salesroom and Exhibition Gallery;
Live, interactive internet bidding with House of Craven’s “BidLive!” technology, Mobile App on iOS (Apple Store) or Android (Google Play) (Available for Free Download); and simultaneously via other auction platforms;
A wide range of object values at auction, ensuring we can accommodate more of your property;
Flexible seller’s commissions and fees;
Coordination of transport to House of Craven;
Insured storage;
Auction catalogues with biographical introductions for private collections;
Live telephone bidding and absentee biddings;
Optional outright purchase of property and Private Treaty Sales; and
Comprehensive liquidation of entire estates or collections, with property of moderate value handled by House of Craven’s online-only auction subsidiary, Greater Miami Exchange, LLC (BMES).

Florida Roots | Global Reach

Headquartered in Miami, Florida, House of Craven owns additional offices, warehouses and an Event Space Showroom in West Palm Beach. House of Craven is strategically situated to serve families and fiduciaries in all areas of the country. We excel in presenting property from estates and collections to our vast network of the world’s leading private collectors, advisors, dealers and curators. With our creative outreach in both traditional and digital media, our auctions are seen by buyers throughout the world.

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THE PROCESS

Our Services

Proposals for auction or private treaty sales for your clients' collections.
Formal IRS and USPAP compliant appraisals for estates, tax, insurance and charitable donations from our Appraisals Department.
Complimentary valuation consultations.
Advisory services for collectors.
On-site bank vault assessments by our specialists.
Collection management services.
Presentations or lectures to estate planning councils, estate settlement departments and successful client groups on the subject of collection management.

How It Works

New to auctions? No problem! Learn about the bidding process, registration, and payment options. Our team is here to make your experience transparent. Estate executors, fiduciary advisors, collectors and heirs trust us to provide fair market value appraisals and state-of-the-art auction services that to our guiding principles of integrity, expertise and service.

Sell With Us

Looking to sell your items? A pioneer of digital innovation in the auction world, House of Craven broadcasts our auctions globally with a customized proprietary platform and nw mobile app on iOS (Apple Store) or Android (Google Play) (Available for Free Download!). Our team will guide you through the process and ensure you get the best value for your items.

FL Auction License Number: AU5441

FL Auction Business License Number: AB4103 (AUCTION FIRM)

Georgia Auction License Number: AU004687

SC Auction License Number: 4915

SC Auction Business License Number: 4246 (AUCTION FIRM)

Upcoming House of Craven Auctions

Stay up-to-date with our schedule of upcoming auctions. We offer a wide variety of items from antiques to modern-day collectibles. People around the world are "Joining the Bidding Frenzy!" to bid on their next treasure!

Private Treaty Sale

A Private Treaty Sale is a legal agreement where a property is sold directly to the person who wants to buy it. In this method, the seller sets the price, and the House of Craven negotiates with potential buyers to get the best possible price.

House of Craven Auctions