Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
So is it time to reopen?
Auctioneers all over the United States have had their businesses affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) — some live auctions have been...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 2, 20202 min read
… and you’re not doing it online for what reason?
I’ll continue to ask this when I hear anything like, “I don’t know how we’re going to keep bidders 6′ apart, and insist they all …” If...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
Jun 1, 20202 min read
Auctioneers “Can too …” defenses
Here’s what we’re seeing — and hearing as auctioneers: “You may have been told that you can’t do … something … and actually you can.” ...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 31, 20202 min read
Auctions, fairness and equity
Stambovsky v. Ackley, 169 A.D.2d 254 (N.Y. App. Div. 1991) was a case in New York where the seller of a home previously held as “haunted”...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 30, 20202 min read
Title transfers on, “Sold!?”
We ask this question in light of some buyers (denoted as such) not paying, saying they didn’t bid, wanting to renegotiate the terms or...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 29, 20202 min read
Auctioneers, claims and insurance
Of course, what do some insurance companies do when a claim is filed? Deny coverage, attempt to limit their liability, and possibly...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 28, 20202 min read
The fallacy of tort claims and all these disclaimers
You’re being lied to. There’s not really any need for “serious tort reform” nor are there “all these tort lawsuits …” While some states...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 27, 20202 min read
Auctioneers: What does this sign say?
No Skateboarding, Rollerskating or Rollerblading and there’s a possible fine if you do. You can Skateboard, Rollerskate or Rollerblade...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 26, 20203 min read
As-is with inspection or return policy if not
First, let’s define some terms here: Express warranties are statements of fact and/or promises that the property will conform to the...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 25, 20202 min read
Start the auction or commence private treaty?
So let’s say an absolute auction (of one property) is scheduled and only one bidder shows up; does the auctioneer open the auction? ...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 24, 20202 min read
Some people just don’t know that they don’t know
The Dunning-Kruger Effect is relatedly known as more-or-less one “not knowing that one doesn’t know.” In other words, can intelligence...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 23, 20202 min read
What causes [auctioneer] bad behavior?
As we get phone calls and emails from attorneys all over the United States, asking if we can be of assistance in litigation, sometimes,...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 22, 20202 min read
Auctioneers and keeping your premises safe
With the auction starting in about 3 hours, cars and trucks are already lining the street, and dozens of people are soon previewing...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 21, 20202 min read
Auctioneers disclaiming everything?
https://mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com/2012/05/23/auctioneer-disclaimers/. We noted in that 2012 article, “If you are selling or...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 20, 20202 min read
An auction net listing
While most all net listings are deemed illegal in real property transactions, are net listings legal when the subject property is...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 19, 20202 min read
Does auctioneer licensing or membership matter?
Shortly thereafter, I hear about the particular auctioneer or auction company involved, that I’m either being asked to help or possibly...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 18, 20202 min read
Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should
Auctioneers can have with reserve auctions or absolute auctions, they can bid for the seller in certain instances or not, they can settle...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 17, 20202 min read
Can online auctions make up for lost live auction revenue?
Sotheby’s, Christie’s, Phillips, and others) are selling online. However, just as we’ve held over the years, live auctions produce more...
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 16, 20202 min read
Online timed auctions and later bids
eBay an auction, there is no question the platform taught a good number of people in the United States and otherwise how auctions work....
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Mike Brandly, Auctioneer
May 15, 20202 min read
What’s an “essential” auction?
First, “essential” is generally considered “absolutely necessary and/or extremely important.” So is any auction extremely important or...
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