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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Aug 12, 20232 min read

The scales of justice and auctioneers

I’ve checked this graphic over and over — the “scales of justice” — and it appears the right plate or bowl suspended from a fulcrum is no...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Aug 8, 20232 min read

Absolute … and the auctioneer can do what?

I’m registered for a real property absolute auction which means the seller has the “genuine intent to transfer to the highest bidder...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Aug 5, 20233 min read

What is a “timely” tendered bid?

We are reminded that an auctioneer can reopen a closed bid in light of a missed timely tendered (made) bid. We ask today, what exactly...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Aug 3, 20232 min read

Auctioneer or the property?

I watch auctioneers sort of advertising property on the Internet — with video — of the auctioneer talking about the property. Given this...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jul 31, 20232 min read

Your religion and auction association

In 1950, about 90% of the people in the United States identified themselves as “Christians.” Here in 2023, that number is more like 65%...

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer

Jul 27, 20233 min read

Auctioneers unscathed?

It wasn’t distinctly expressed this way, but it was surely implied. Auctioneers can do anything they want with no consequences. Yes,...