It seems we’re all busy and sometimes forget the very basics of the auction profession. While there are many things every auctioneer...

Auctioneers over the last few years have publically said they are boycotting Google, Facebook, The Super Bowl (and anyone who’s performed...

I’ve heard for years in regard to firearm laws and many other topics, auctioneers desiring to disclaim any responsibility say “I’m just...

I’m not sure why. I’m fairly sure it’s not a good idea. Would any auctioneer know that not one single lot in this auction wasn’t worth...

No agency exists unless created — and what creates it? Knowledge of the relationship, and consent to it. Agency begins with the client...

We have run an auction house since 1999. In that time, we’ve learned that there are some who attempt to treat these types of...

We previously wrote about so-called “tiered” auctioneer commissions utilized to [properly] address uncertainty:...

It’s early morning Saturday and I’m driving to our auction. I stop at a stoplight and glance over at the car in the next lane. I have a...

The question regarded personal property left at an auction house that didn’t sell because the final bids did not meet nor exceed the...

A common definition of “conflict of interest” is, “a set of circumstances that creates a risk that professional judgment or actions...

I remember telling Frank that it may or may not — depending upon the severity, length of time ago, and other factors. Frank attended...

Such is the case (again) with http://www.youragentbid.com (Youragentbid) as they continue to contend that they are partnering with large...

He is one of the few other bloggers who I have listed on the “blogroll” on my blog — and for good reason. Ryan’s blog is a tremendous...

We’ve written about auction buyer identity several times: https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2010/05/28/buyer-wants-his-identity...

Certainly some sellers desire to watch their property sell at auction, while others do not. For those who want to watch, our question...

My belief is that auctioneers should be able to bid to enhance the seller’s position. If an auctioneer is selling a framed oil on canvas...

They are typically made up of auctioneers with some sort of minimum years experience as such. These boards (or commissions) typically...

In Williston’s “Williston on Contracts” an important point about the Statute of Frauds for auctioneers is noted. In § 29:40 (4th Ed), as...

Of the issues that auctioneering and real estate education share, one is agency. We wrote extensively on agency here:...

These ringmen typically help present property to the bidders, and also relay bids and other information to/from the audience and the...