Lots of questions about real property values. Here’s some common ways real property is analyzed from the standpoint of investors,...

In the landmark United States Supreme Court case Lochner v. New York, 198 U.S. 45 (1905), the Court held that the “liberty of contract”...

Russ asked, essentially, if an auction could start without the auctioneer making it clear if that particular lot (property) is selling...

Our previous article noted that Bib could offer property absolute, and if no bid was made within a reasonable time, Bib could withdraw...

Apparently, before 1950 women were not allowed … to be auctioneers? Emma Bailey is regarded as the first woman auctioneer in the United...

More recently, we again were asked about how seller commissions are calculated in relation to buyer’s premiums. Here’s that previous...

In the United States, the Federal agency known as the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) within the United States...

Many auctioneers are now charging a “buyer’s premium” to increase auctioneer profits and sometimes offset seller costs. Up until more...

He or she would say that it is illegal in the United States to discriminate based on race, color or ancestry in regard to real property...

As Carl begins his “First-Saturday” monthly auction, he notices that the crowd of bidders is just sitting there. They aren’t really...

Typically, non-FFL’s are concerned that something they do will trigger the requirement to either become an FFL, or utilize an FFL. ...

Photograph courtesy of Art & Visual Materials, Special Collections Department, Harvard Law School Library In the United States, an...

I find my seat, and pull the Hemispheres (United Airlines) magazine from the back of the seat in front of me. My quick page scanning...

The question was, “Can an auctioneer stop an absolute auction once underway …?” Let’s take a look at this sign. “Everything will be sold...

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

Produce auctions provide a market of locally grown products at public auction. This auction inventory varies by season, and includes...

Certainly the purpose of any advertisement is to get attention. So from that perspective — great auction advertisement. However, one...

One thing that auctioneers learn early in their careers is to adapt to the weather. Are tents going to be needed? Will the parking lot...

We previously wrote more about our operation here: http://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2014/05/27/auctioneers-and-d-u-s-t/ Another...

She suggested she had a “hangover” from bid calling. I suspect most auctioneers know this same feeling. There was no alcohol involved. I...