Brown Button
- Kansas City, Missouri
- 15 Years Experience
- Regional
- Small
- CAGA · Verify
Brown Button specializes in estate liquidation and personal property valuation for Kansas City families.
About
Brown Button is an estate sale and appraisal company based in Kansas City, Missouri, serving families across Kansas City and St. Louis since 2011. The company holds CAGA accreditation from the Certified Appraisers Guild of America. Brown Button has facilitated over $30 million in estate sales and has completed more than 1,000 family transitions through its professional appraisal and liquidation process.
Services & Specializations
Brown Button provides estate appraisal, personal property valuation, and online estate liquidation services. The company catalogs, photographs, and markets items including antiques, jewelry, fine art, furniture, and household goods. Services include transparent accounting, competitive bidding coordination, and professional item removal for families downsizing or settling estates.
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Full Bio
Brown Button is a professional estate appraisal and liquidation company established in 2011, serving families across Kansas City, Missouri and St. Louis. Led by appraiser Sam Lawlor and holding CAGA designation from the Certified Appraisers Guild of America, the firm provides comprehensive appraisal, cataloging, and online auction services for estate contents. The company has facilitated over $30 million in estate sales and completed transitions for more than 1,000 families, earning recognition as a founding member of the National Estate Sales Association (NESA) and receiving multiple industry awards including INC 5000 recognition. Brown Button specializes in evaluating and marketing personal property including antiques, fine art, jewelry, designer items, mid-century modern furniture, rare books, and household goods. The firm employs professional photography, transparent accounting, and targeted buyer marketing to maximize results while maintaining privacy and discretion throughout the appraisal and sale process.
Notable Engagements
Brown Button has served families across Kansas City and St. Louis, working with estate attorneys, trust officers, and financial professionals in support of estate settlements and trust distributions. The firm is a founding member of the National Estate Sales Association.
Credentials & Verification
Credentials held by Sam Lawlor, each independently verifiable:
- VerifyCAGAIssued by Certified Appraisers Guild of America