Motley's is a full-service operation ready to assist you with the sale of your personal property or guide you through the decision-making steps of estate settlement. Our professional staff has the depth of knowledge and experience to help you obtain the best value for your property.

Contact us today to discuss how we can help you with our many services, some of which include:

Internet Only Auctions

Motley's provides online auctions for our consignors which reaches buyers from our gallery to around the world. Internet auctions benefits both buyers and sellers as there are no geographic limits thereby giving your items the greatest exposure. A local auction becomes a national auction and buyers can participate from anywhere or at any time.

Seller Benefits

  • Eliminates removal and moving expenses
  • Allows the world to become your audience
  • Items can be sold onsite or in the Motleys Gallery
  • Quick turnaround time to settle your current situation
  • Increased Exposure
  • Proven method with proven results

Buyer Benefits

  • Bid from any computer connected to the web
  • Allows more time for bidding
  • No “Sniped” Bids
  • Ability to pay quicker for your purchases

Live Gallery Auctions

We excel at selling antiques, furniture and collections at auction! Motley's offers regularly scheduled auctions at our Corporate Office Gallery. If you have only a few items for sale or an entire estate, you can consign them for inclusion in our next auction at 4402 West Broad Street (Just 6 blocks east of Willow Lawn). We can also conduct an auction on-site at your property location.

  • Live Internet Bidding
  • Secured Environment
  • Professional Auctioneers
  • Exciting Live Bidding
  • Shipping and Delivery Options
  • Complementary Refreshments
  • Absentee and Phone Bidding Accepted

Storage

If storage is needed, Motley's offers complete storage services at our West Broad Street Location

  • A Single Piece or an Entire Estate
  • Short Term or Long Term
  • Competitive Rates
  • High Value Asset Specialist
  • Secure Warehouse Facility
  • Conveniently Located in Central Virginia Near Major Interstates

Complete Estate Services

When you have an estate to settle, Motley's staff can assist you with the appraisal, distribution and sale process of personal property and real estate. We offer the ease of complete liquidation and cleanout to assist executors, heirs, those that hold Power of Attorney, trust administrators, trustees and attorneys.

  • Property Appraisals
  • Sale of Assets
  • Distribution of Personal Property
  • House Cleaning for Sale Purposes
  • Real Estate Sale by Auction or Brokerage

Appraisals

Motley's appraisals are performed by appraisers certified through the National Auctioneers Association Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA). Appraisals are tax valuations, gifting strategies, equitable distributions, moving insurance and damage claims.

Appraisals For a single piece to an entire estate

  • Estates Purposes
  • Divorce
  • Equitable Distributions
  • Insurance & Damage Claims
  • Gifting Strategies

 

Firearms

We will buy or sell any gun! When it comes to firearms Motley’s knows what it takes. From selling or buying one gun to an entire collection you can rest assure the job will be handled properly and thoroughly.

  • Licensed Firearms Dealer
  • FFL #1-54-087-01-9F-38734
  • Regular Sales
  • Firearms Transfers
  • Knowledgeable Staff
  • Criminal History and Background Checks
    - Protects Both the Buyer and Seller


WE SPECIALIZE IN:

Early Furniture, Fine Art, Jewelry
Fine China & Crystal, Antique & Exotic Autos
Oriental Rugs, Silver, Firearms & Military Collectibles
Clocks & Pocket Watches, Estate Services