When buyers buy anything at auction — particularly “AS IS and WHERE IS” — we would propose the buyer accepts the property in its current...

Many who sell real property at auction are required to disclose all known (should have known) material (latent) facts about property...

Kathy is an auctioneer at an onsite real property auction and a good crowd is in attendance. She opens the auction with terms and...

This is an “Iron Clad” 4 Quart Watering Can. Best I can tell it’s in good shape and likely is able to water plants, flowers, grass,...

For instance, my home state of Ohio requires I maintain Ohio auction records for a minimum of two (2) years. In Ohio (and some other...

We previously wrote about keeping the seller’s identity (and sales price) confidential at auctions. That article can be read...

Our original story is here: Should auctioneers announce the buyer’s (or bidder’s) name? Nancy purchased a rare pair of Japanese Carl...

Ed conducts an “Every Friday” consignment auction in Carlin, Nevada. This particular Friday, he opens his auction with the first item up...

And as more and more sellers sell their property by auction, some sellers — despite believing in the auction method of marketing — wish...

Here we explore the effect of the “as-is” clause. First, some terminology for our discussion today: Patent: Open, obvious, viewable...

Marvin wishes to consign his 2009 Jaguar XF Coupe to the local auto auction. Marvin paid about $59,000 for this car about a year ago,...

Friday finally arrives, and the subject painting comes up for auction. Mr. Wyatt opens the bid at $100,000 and bidding moves swiftly...