Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
25 basics for every auctioneer
It seems we’re all busy and sometimes forget the very basics of the auction profession. While there are many things every auctioneer...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 26, 20233 min read
Auctioneers and boycotting
Auctioneers over the last few years have publically said they are boycotting Google, Facebook, The Super Bowl (and anyone who’s performed...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 1, 20232 min read
Auctioneer says, “I’m just bid calling …”
I’ve heard for years in regard to firearm laws and many other topics, auctioneers desiring to disclaim any responsibility say “I’m just...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 23, 20222 min read
Auctioneer limits the bidding?
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...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Auctioneers & Agency
No agency exists unless created — and what creates it? Knowledge of the relationship, and consent to it. Agency begins with the client...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 18, 20222 min read
Do you have to auction … anything?
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...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 3, 20213 min read
A preposterous commission structure
We previously wrote about so-called “tiered” auctioneer commissions utilized to [properly] address uncertainty:...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 28, 20213 min read
Is this auctioneer licensed?
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...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 2, 20202 min read
Auctioneers with stuff leftover …
The question regarded personal property left at an auction house that didn’t sell because the final bids did not meet nor exceed the...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 16, 20202 min read
Conflict of interest for an auctioneer
A common definition of “conflict of interest” is, “a set of circumstances that creates a risk that professional judgment or actions...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Oct 29, 20192 min read
Auctioneer license predetermination
I remember telling Frank that it may or may not — depending upon the severity, length of time ago, and other factors. Frank attended...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 26, 20183 min read
Don’t bid live — bid online?
Such is the case (again) with http://www.youragentbid.com (Youragentbid) as they continue to contend that they are partnering with large...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 8, 20163 min read
Fiduciary duty in auction marketing
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...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jan 7, 20162 min read
Seller says, “Who bought my …?”
We’ve written about auction buyer identity several times: https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2010/05/28/buyer-wants-his-identity...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Nov 18, 20152 min read
Seller can’t attend his own auction?
Certainly some sellers desire to watch their property sell at auction, while others do not. For those who want to watch, our question...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Mar 3, 20153 min read
Auctioneer dual agency
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...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Feb 27, 20152 min read
State auctioneer boards’ liability
They are typically made up of auctioneers with some sort of minimum years experience as such. These boards (or commissions) typically...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Sep 15, 20143 min read
Auctioneers & the Statute of Frauds Part III
In Williston’s “Williston on Contracts” an important point about the Statute of Frauds for auctioneers is noted. In § 29:40 (4th Ed), as...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Apr 16, 20143 min read
Disregarding the client
Of the issues that auctioneering and real estate education share, one is agency. We wrote extensively on agency here:...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jul 25, 20132 min read
Is the ringman an agent?
These ringmen typically help present property to the bidders, and also relay bids and other information to/from the audience and the...
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