Business Details
35 Years
experience
Expert Auction & Appraisal Services in Boise, Idaho
Corbett Auctions & Appraisals is a full-service auction and appraisal firm dedicated to turning assets into cash with urgency and expertise. Since 1991, we have successfully sold millions of dollars in residential, commercial, agricultural, and recreational real estate, along with personal property ranging from business equipment to estates. Our services extend to fundraising events, consulting, and appraisals for estates, trusts, and businesses, adhering to USPAP compliance.With award-winning auctioneers and licensed real estate professionals, we prioritize client satisfaction through strategic marketing and operational transparency. Our teams decades of experience, combined with a commitment to ethical standards, has established us as a trusted leader in Idahos auction industry. We operate with bonded and insured professionals, ensuring reliability and security for every client engagement.
Services
Real Estate Auctions
Benefit Auctions
Storage Auctions
Appraisal Services
Estate Auctions
Business Liquidation
Event Consulting
Industrial Auctions
Vehicle Auctions
Fundraising Events
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- 33 years of professional appraisal experience
- Bonded and insured auctioneers for reliability
- Award-winning auctioneers with Idaho State Champion status
- Comprehensive marketing reaching national audiences
- Expertise in real estate, personal property, and fundraising events
Associations and certifications
- USPAP
- National Auctioneers Association
- Idaho Association of Professional Auctioneers
- National Association of Realtors
Services
Real Estate Auctions
We specialize in real estate auctions including residential, commercial, industrial, and recreational properties. Our process ensures rapid marketing and competitive bidding to achieve market-driven outcomes. Clients benefit from reduced carrying costs and accelerated sales timelines.
Benefit Auctions
Corbett Auctions & Appraisals produces fundraising auctions for schools, nonprofits, and community organizations. We provide professional auctioneers, event planning, and logistical support to maximize donor engagement and financial return.
Appraisal Services
Our certified appraisals cover real estate, estates, business assets, and personal property. Services comply with USPAP standards and support purposes like estate planning, divorce settlements, and insurance claims.
Business Liquidation
We manage liquidation auctions for business closures, equipment downsizing, and inventory sales. Our approach ensures maximum returns through strategic buyer targeting and transparent sales processes.
Estate Auctions
We handle estate auctions for families and executors, offering appraisal, marketing, and sale execution. Our services simplify transitions by converting inherited assets into liquid capital efficiently.
People
Kent W. Corbett
Owner & Licensed Auctioneer
Kent has led Corbett Auctions & Appraisals since 1991, holding a BA in Business Administration and graduating from Western College of Auctioneering. He is a licensed real estate professional with GPPA and AARE designations, specializing in court-compliant appraisals and high-stakes auctions.
Questions
How do real estate auctions work?
We market properties to attract buyers, set a minimum bid, and conduct live bidding. Properties sell 'as-is' with short escrow periods.
Can I attend an auction without selling?
Yes! Our auctions are open to the public for bidding on items ranging from vehicles to real estate.
What appraisal services do you offer?
We provide USPAP-compliant appraisals for estates, trusts, insurance, and legal matters, covering real estate and personal property.
How can benefit auctions help nonprofits?
We organize fundraising auctions with professional auctioneers, maximizing donor engagement and financial returns for charities.
What areas do you serve?
Primarily Boise, Nampa, Meridian, and surrounding Idaho regions, with auctions across the western United States.
How to consign items for auctions?
Contact us directly to discuss consignment opportunities, including real estate, vehicles, and collectibles.
Reviews (5)
Mary Majocha
Aug 31, 2021
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We purchased some items using one of their online auctions and drove from Utah to pick up. What a wonderful auction company to deal with! Super friendly people and hey took their time with us and made us feel welcome. In fact, we went back to one of their live onsite auctions. What a great day!! We highly recommend them to everyone!! A 5 star auction company!
Ricki Shaw
Jan 03, 2021
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Love Corbett Auctions. Staff are professional, friendly, knowledgeable and will take the time to answer questions. We have made several purchases and have been extremely happy with everything. We tell everyone about Corbett Auctions and how awesome they are.
Bev Chapman
Jan 02, 2021
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Our school has used Corbett Auctions and Appraisal for our annual auction for many years. The team that comes each year do the best job to help us have a very successful weekend. They work hard for us, are honest and experienced. We have so much appreciated the partnership we have had all these years. Thank you!
Buns On The Run
Nov 16, 2020
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Great online and live auctions! They give plenty of opportunity for auction preview before you choose to bid. Their online seems to work flawlessly, Ive used the maximum offer option and let the computer do my bidding, it works great. Live auctions are lots of fun!
Charles Robinson
Oct 14, 2020
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I have been to and purchased from Corbett Auctions for over 20 years and have found them to be forward and honest in their dealings. When I have had a question before sale time it has always been answered to the best of their knowledge on the condition of items, nothing is perfect at an auction and you get what you have paid for. I will be back for both live and online auctions.
