When people think of online auctions, most people think of Ebay. eBay is an auction company in some ways, but when they have the “buy
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In an online auction, you won’t find yourself standing on the steps of the county courthouse or packed into a hotel ballroom. You could
A lucky bargain hunter who bought a storage unit for $500 opened it up to find a safe containing $7.5million inside. The find was
On January 16, Morphy Auctions will launch its 2020 roster of high-profile events with the 220-lot sale of an extraordinary Pennsylvania collection. Dubbed “The
The famous green Mustang that Steve McQueen drove in the 1968 Warner Bros. film “Bullitt” is headed to auction in January, in Kissimmee, Fla., and if
Since it’s the week of Christmas, we thought we would share a fun game with you all versus one of our more traditional posts.
The rise of the internet has taken many activities that once required a physical presence into the realm of the digital. It has also
If you’re looking to get people excited about your auction ahead of time, social media is going to be your best friend. In this
When it comes to real estate investments, buyers are constantly reminded that location takes precedence over other considerations. They say that the location of
A series of iconic and controversial UFO images, including some that were featured in the “The X-Files” TV show, are up for auction. The images are
Disney fans, history buffs and collectors will soon have the chance to bid on hundreds of rare Disneyland and Walt Disney World items. Van
For collectors and bargain hunters, there’s nothing like the excitement of a live auction. Auctions are equal parts sport and shopping. They’re also prime sources for furniture, artwork,
Heavy equipment auctions are the perfect place to find great deals on heavy machinery like compactors, drills, cranes, excavators and lifts among a wide array
Auctions can be overwhelming, especially if you’re new to the game. It can be even worse if you’re buying or selling large ticket items
The question today regards if an online auction is actually making the seller more — or the auctioneer more. Of course, it might make
Do you think you know everything there is to know about auctions? We’re here to challenge the idea you may have heard about auctions
Due diligence is one of the most critical periods in any real estate transaction. But many buyers cut corners in the due diligence process
Professional furniture restorers and hobbyists alike all have one thing in common: the desire to pluck a piece of furniture from a garage sale
When most of us think of auctions, we think of priceless art pieces, big plots of land, or lots of farm animals. Not all
This week, I’ll talk about these three contracts in the sequence in which they normally occur. These three contracts always involve two of the
You’ve made a smart move in deciding to sell your valuable items at an auction in order to come out on top financially. The
The town of Buford, Wyoming – population 1 – was sold for $900,000 to an unidentified buyer from Vietnam after an 11-minute Internet auction
When it comes to real estate investments, buyers are constantly reminded that location takes precedence over other considerations. They say that the location of
What is the purpose of a fundraising auction? Most people will immediately think of the most tangible benefit of a fundraising auction — money.
The Superior Entry Lighthouse on Wisconsin Point is being sold by the U.S. General Services Administration. Bids opened on July 10th and a close
A bunch of 24 Ruby Roman grapes were sold Tuesday, July 9th for 1.2 million yen — the equivalent of about $11,000 U.S. dollars,
Financing house-flipping projects can be challenging for investors since traditional lenders do not usually provide loans for fix-and-flip properties. The difficulties are compounded for
There are some items you expect to see at an auction: antiques, cars or artwork are just a few examples of common items up
Whether you are looking for a little excitement or the best prices, a car auction typically delivers both experiences. Once you decide to make
Sales of a distressed home usually comes in many forms. First, there are short sales or pre-foreclosures, deals where an owner who can no
With the exception of things like Pink Floyd’s awesome guitars, most music-related auctions seem to be incredibly random. This year alone, we’ve seen two strange
Thousands of people every day score amazing deals at public car auctions. These people wouldn’t have gotten their dream cars at the price they’ve
There are nearly endless ways to sell your items, but if you haven’t considered an online auction, you are missing out on a big
When it’s time to appraise your business, it’s best to leave nothing to chance. There are countless factors that go into the process of
Let’s see … open the app, take a picture (or several) with a phone, type a description, check a few boxes, and press upload?
Buying a car at auction can be a scary thing. There’s no warranty involved, almost always no return policy, and many other variables. But
If you’re interested in investing in Real Estate, the local listing service isn’t the only option. Real estate auctions are growing in popularity. Experienced
Here are fifteen weird, wonderful and sometimes not very attractive items that people have put up for auction: New Zealand Yep, the whole country.
Recently, a Maryland woman who found a rare Babe Ruth baseball card in her family’s antique player piano is about to cash in. Ellen
While live and silent auctions can help you meet the goals of your fundraiser, online auctions are another option that has many benefits for
By: Joey Merz There is no more cost-effective way to purchase a home than through an auction. Over the last decade, real estate
By: Joey Merz When you are starting a business and looking for your property — be it an office, a warehouse space or
What do auctioneers say when they are bid calling? Auctioneers use bid calling to communicate in an entertaining, encouraging, and legal, manner with bidders who are
Anyone who has worked in the auction industry knows this question. It’s from a misconception that the only reason someone would auction off a
Due diligence is one of the most critical periods in any real estate transaction. But many buyers cut corners in the due diligence process
Seasoned investors may already know the benefits of buying properties at auction, but if you’re new to investing in foreclosure sale and bank-owned properties,
Sales of distressed homes usually come in several forms. First, there are short sales or pre-foreclosures, deals where an owner who can no longer afford
Whether you’re rehabbing a home to flip, rent out, or even live in, one of the most important tasks you face is maximizing the home’s
When mortgage borrowers fail to make their monthly house payments, their property will eventually enter foreclosure. This is a process that allows lenders such
One of the most important concepts for new real estate investors to understand is return on investment (ROI) and the math involved in determining