Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
The “Nominal Opening Bid”
We wrote about issues with auctioneers using an opening bid to suggest a minimum bid a few months ago. That post is here: The Opening...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 15, 20102 min read
Auction: Absolute Over $90,000 Opening Bid?
Quite simply, auctioneers use the word “Absolute” to attract maximum buyer interest. Yet, it is nothing less than misrepresentation when...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 14, 20103 min read
What is collusion at an auction?
We ask here, “What is collusion at an auction?” Collusion at an auction can involve bidders (buyers), sellers, and/or auctioneers. ...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 6, 20102 min read
Asking for bids before the auction is starting the auction?
The auctioneer goes out to the auction location on Monday, May 17 to take some pictures and finish up the inventory. The neighbor comes...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 3, 20103 min read
Auctioneers younger than 18?
That amendment granted voting rights to those 18 years or older, altering previous statutes that generally required someone to be 21 to...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 3, 20103 min read
Auctioneer Voice Care
Almost all states have auctioneer contests where auctioneers complete based upon their bid calling ability; annually the National...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 21, 20102 min read
Auctioneers: Always use voice amplification
Today, with wireless technology, the auctioneer can wear a lightweight headset which allows for hands-free operation, (or use a cordless...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 18, 20104 min read
The 3 essential auction staff
A question we’re asked in auction school quite often is, “How many staff will I need for my auction?” The answer is, generally, in...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 13, 20102 min read
Do auctioneers sell only material goods, or experiences?
Many studies over the years have concluded that people are generally more happy with experiential purchases than material purchases. One...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 7, 20103 min read
The word auc·tion·eer
The word auc·tion·eer is obviously the word, “auction” with the affix “eer.” The “eer” in the English language means someone associated...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 5, 20102 min read
The world’s oldest auction house
There are auction houses (locations where auctions are held, typically a type of commercial facility, on some regular basis, as compared...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 2, 20104 min read
Why aren’t auctioneers saying, “Sold!?”
When I attended auction school, decades ago, I remember distinctly (the very first day) that we were taught to say, “Sold!” when we...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 25, 20104 min read
What makes someone an auctioneer?
As we have attempted to count the number of auctioneers in the United States, and so far have estimated about 85,000, another question...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 24, 20103 min read
When it doesn’t sell at auction
Will McLemore wrote on his blog about how to erode the credibility of real estate auctioneers with no-sales. You can read his blog here:...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 21, 20106 min read
How many auctioneers are there?
Here, we hope to shed some light on this mystery, and possibly get closer to solving it. How many auctioneers are there? This is of...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 18, 20103 min read
Auctioneers & the Statute of Frauds
In this case, the plaintiff won on the testimony of an associate who “overheard” the deals details, while the defendant was prohibited to...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 15, 20104 min read
The Opening Bid …
National Public Radio (NPR) recently conducted a radio show from an auction where bank owned homes were being offered to the public at...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 17, 20109 min read
A guide for auctioneers selling guns
Being careful is paramount. Only one case need be talked about to remind all auctioneers that selling guns at auction requires strict...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 15, 20102 min read
Why do auctioneers talk fast?
As Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School, I’m asked frequently if our school can train someone to “talk fast” Yes, we do such...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 12, 20104 min read
Live auctions disappear?
Scott Musser, current National Auctioneer Association President, said recently:“I think in five years that 50 percent of auctions will be...
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