Mike Brandly, AuctioneerFeb 17, 20214 min readAre auctioneers intentionally misleading buyers?I’ve probably written about this issue more than any other. The question is essentially “Why are auctioneers intentionally misleading...
Mike Brandly, AuctioneerOct 14, 20132 min readCan auctioneer say, “We don’t charge a buyer’s premium?”A smaller regional auction firm conducts real estate auctions and does not charge a buyer’s premium. The large nationwide firm notes in...
Mike Brandly, AuctioneerMay 6, 20123 min readI won’t take less than … but the bidding starts at?I was emailed a real property auction flyer the other day. Presumably to see what a great job of marketing the auctioneer did. In bold...
Mike Brandly, AuctioneerMay 15, 20102 min readAuction: 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...