About Us

Trusted Auctioneers Serving Missouri & Kansas

BB Realty & Auctions is a company that provides auction, estate sale, and realty services in Missouri and Kansas. Our team has over 200 years of combined experience and includes certified appraisers and experienced auctioneers, all dedicated to ensuring your needs are met promptly and professionally. Whether you’re moving, liquidating your assets, or selling an estate, you can rely on us for expert guidance and support.

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At BB Realty and Auctions , we are more than just an auction company. We are your trusted partner in managing and liquidating your assets. Let us help you navigate the process with ease and confidence. Contact us today or call us at 816-820-1124 for a free consultation!

What We Do

At BB Realty and Auctions , our primary focus is on helping clients in the Kansas City metro area and surrounding regions with their liquidation needs, whether large or small. Among our clients, we are known for our reliability, integrity, and exceptional service. Bargain lovers recognize us as an excellent source of great deals on everything from jewelry to motorhomes.

We operate our own auction house, providing a convenient and efficient way to connect sellers with buyers. Our services include:
  • Auctions: We specialize in farm auctions and conduct estate and property auctions. Our team ensures that each item is appraised accurately and marketed effectively.
  • Estate Sales: We assist clients in swiftly and efficiently liquidating their estates. Our goal is to empty the home by the end of the sale while maximizing the value of the items sold. We handle everything from pricing and advertising to conducting the sale.
  • Realty Services: We guide our clients through every step of the process, from setting a fair market value to understanding all necessary documents and procedures.

Meet The owner

Mary Thiessen

Mary Thiessen is the owner of BB Realty & Auctions and has worked in the auction and liquidation industry since 2009. A graduate of the All American School of Auctioneering, she is a licensed auctioneer in the state of Missouri with hands-on experience across a wide range of auction and liquidation services.

Mary built BB Realty & Auctions with a focus on structure, professionalism, and clear processes. She works closely with families, estates, and businesses to simplify what can often be an overwhelming situation, providing organized solutions for estate liquidations, business liquidations, equipment auctions, and property-related auctions.

Known for her direct and practical approach, Mary prioritizes communication, transparency, and follow-through in every sale. She oversees each project from start to finish, ensuring every detail is planned, managed, and executed in a clear and orderly manner.

Under her leadership, BB Realty & Auctions has steadily expanded throughout Missouri and the Kansas City area by focusing on consistency, accountability, and doing things the right way for every client.

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Why Choose Us

  • A- Rating With the Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  • CAGA Certified Appraisers on Staff
  • Highly Rated on Angie’s List and Google Reviews

Choosing BB Realty and Auctions  means partnering with a company that genuinely cares about your needs.

Here are some of the many reasons we stand out:
  • Experience and Expertise: With over 15 years in the business, BB Realty and Auctions is well-equipped to handle even the most complex liquidations. Our full-time staff includes specialists in art, jewelry, and vehicle appraisal. Backed by industry knowledge and a wealth of auction experience, we can provide you with expert advice and service.
  • Integrity and Trust: We operate with integrity and prioritize our clients’ interests. Our goal is to provide honest, transparent solutions you can depend on.
  • Personalized Service: Every client is unique, and we tailor our services to meet specific needs. Whether you are moving, downsizing, or managing an estate, we are here to help.

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From estate sales to farm and business auctions, we help Kansas City clients sell belongings, equipment, and properties with ease. Liquidating assets has never been simpler.

About BB Realty & Auctions

Kansas City Estate Sales, Auctions, Realty, and Liquidation Services Under One Roof

BB Realty & Auctions helps families, property owners, farmers, business owners, and sellers across Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri with estate sales, farm auctions, vehicle auctions, realty services, equipment liquidations, and full auction solutions.

When people search for an auction company or estate sale company in Kansas City, they are usually not just looking for someone to sell items. They are looking for help with a situation that may involve a home, an estate, personal property, tools, vehicles, farm equipment, business assets, real estate, family decisions, deadlines, and a lot of moving parts. BB Realty & Auctions is built around that kind of work. The company provides estate sale services, farm auctions, vehicle auctions, realty services, and equipment liquidations throughout Eastern Kansas and Western Missouri.

The value of working with a company like BB Realty & Auctions is that many selling situations overlap. An estate sale may also involve a house that needs to be sold. A farm auction may include vehicles, machinery, tools, trailers, and real estate questions. A business liquidation may involve equipment, inventory, office contents, vehicles, and a strict timeline. A family may start by asking for an estate sale and then realize that an auction, direct estate purchase, valuation, or realty conversation may also be needed. The form above is a simple way to start that discussion without needing to know the perfect service name before you reach out.

Estate Sales & Auctions

Help for families handling inherited homes, downsizing, estate contents, collections, furniture, tools, and personal property.

Equipment & Farm Sales

Auction services for machinery, tools, vehicles, trailers, farm equipment, shop assets, and business liquidation items.

Realty & Property Help

Real estate support when a home, land, acreage, estate property, or property with contents needs a clear plan.

A Kansas City Auction Company for Real Situations, Not Just Simple Sales

Some sales are straightforward. A seller has a few items, the timeline is flexible, and the decision is simple. Other situations are more complicated. A family may be clearing a parent’s home. A business owner may be retiring and selling equipment. A farmer may be liquidating machinery and tools. A property owner may need to sell a house that is still full of contents. An executor may be trying to make careful decisions for an estate while several family members are involved.

BB Realty & Auctions helps with those kinds of real-world selling situations. The goal is not to force every seller into the same process. Sometimes the right answer is an estate sale. Sometimes it is an estate auction. Sometimes it is a consignment sale, estate liquidation service, direct estate purchase, equipment auction, farm auction, or real estate conversation. The best plan depends on the property, the items, the location, the timeline, and what the seller needs to accomplish.

Estate Sale Services for Families, Executors, and Property Owners

Estate sales are often about more than selling furniture and household goods. They can involve grief, family decisions, probate timelines, inherited property, moving deadlines, downsizing, and years of belongings that need to be reviewed. A good estate sale plan starts by understanding what is in the home and what the family needs to happen next.

BB Realty & Auctions can help sellers think through estate contents such as furniture, tools, coins, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, appliances, artwork, books, records, glassware, garage items, lawn equipment, patio furniture, and household goods. If the family is unsure what may be valuable, the estate valuation page is a useful next step. If a full public sale is not the right fit, the company can also talk through other options, including buying an estate outright or using an auction format.

Not Sure Which Service You Need?

Use the form above to explain the property, the items, the location, and the timeline. You do not need to know whether you need an estate sale, auction, liquidation, valuation, or realty service before reaching out.

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Auction Services for Estates, Equipment, Vehicles, Farms, and Businesses

Auction services can be a strong fit when there are buyers who may compete for items. That can include estate contents, collections, antiques, coins, jewelry, vehicles, trailers, shop tools, farm equipment, machinery, construction equipment, business assets, and real estate. A well-organized auction can create a defined process for selling many different types of property.

BB Realty & Auctions handles multiple auction categories, including equipment auctions, vehicle auctions, farm auctions, and real estate auctions. Sellers can also review the broader auction services page to understand how auction planning may fit their situation.

Estate Assets

Household contents, antiques, collections, jewelry, coins, tools, furniture, artwork, and estate property.

Business Assets

Shop equipment, contractor tools, inventory, office items, machinery, vehicles, trailers, and liquidation assets.

Farm & Rural Items

Tractors, implements, acreage tools, trailers, farm equipment, outbuilding contents, and rural estate items.

Realty Services When the Property and the Contents Are Connected

Real estate and personal property often have to be handled together. A family may need to sell a home, but the home is still full. A rural property may include outbuildings, equipment, trailers, and tools. A business property may have inventory, fixtures, machinery, or vehicles that need to be addressed before the real estate can move forward. An inherited home may require both estate services and realty services.

That is why having auction, estate sale, liquidation, and realty experience connected can be helpful. Sellers can review the realty services page if they are dealing with a house, land, acreage, inherited property, or property that needs a sale plan. If the property may be better suited for competitive bidding, the real estate auction page can also help explain that option.

Equipment Liquidation and Business Asset Sales

Business owners, contractors, mechanics, shop owners, landlords, and property managers often need help selling assets that are too specialized for a normal estate sale. Equipment liquidation can include tools, machinery, shelving, inventory, work trucks, trailers, lifts, compressors, welders, lawn equipment, construction items, office furniture, and other business property.

The right selling method depends on the type of assets, condition, location, pickup requirements, and timeline. A few select items may fit a consignment sale. A full shop or business closing may need a larger auction strategy. Farm equipment and acreage-related assets may need a different plan than office furniture or contractor tools. The form above is a good way to send the basics and ask which direction makes the most sense.

Send Photos Before You Start Moving, Donating, or Throwing Things Away

Before a cleanout begins, take photos of rooms, garages, barns, sheds, storage areas, tools, equipment, furniture, jewelry, coins, collectibles, and unusual items. A few photos can help determine whether an estate sale, auction, direct purchase, valuation, liquidation, or realty plan should be discussed first.

Serving Eastern Kansas, Western Missouri, and the Kansas City Metro

BB Realty & Auctions serves sellers across Kansas City, Eastern Kansas, and Western Missouri. That can include estate sales, auctions, realty services, farm auctions, vehicle auctions, and equipment liquidations in communities such as Kansas City, Independence, Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, Overland Park, Leawood, Olathe, Shawnee, Liberty, Grain Valley, and nearby areas.

Local knowledge matters because every sale has different logistics. Parking, pickup access, basements, stairs, acreage, outbuildings, neighborhood traffic, item condition, buyer demand, and sale format can all affect the plan. An estate sale in Overland Park may require a different approach than a farm auction outside the city. A business liquidation in Kansas City may need different planning than an inherited home in Independence. The service area is broad, but the goal is always to understand the specific property and situation.

Why Sellers Contact BB Realty & Auctions

Sellers often reach out because they are overwhelmed by the amount of property that needs to be handled. They may be asking, “What is this worth?” “Should we sell the house first?” “Can someone buy the entire estate?” “Do we need an auction?” “Is there enough for an estate sale?” “What should we do with the tools, vehicles, or equipment?” Those are normal questions. A first conversation can help narrow the options.

Buyers may visit the site for current sales and upcoming auction opportunities, while sellers may use the site to review services, compare options, and look at recent sale results. Whether you are buying, selling, settling an estate, downsizing, liquidating assets, or preparing real estate for sale, the company can help you decide what the next step should be.

Start With the Form Above

If you need help with an estate sale, auction, equipment liquidation, farm auction, vehicle auction, realty service, or estate cleanout, start by filling out the form above. Include the location, the type of property, what needs to be sold, and how soon decisions need to be made. If there are photos, include them. If real estate is involved, mention whether the property is occupied, vacant, inherited, or connected to an estate.

You can also visit the contact page or call (816) 820-1124 to ask about BB Realty & Auctions services in Kansas City, Eastern Kansas, and Western Missouri. A clear next step starts with a simple conversation about what you have, where it is located, and what needs to happen next.