About Auctions

IS AN AUCTION FOR ME? The auction process affords the SELLER many benefits such as: Low cost A fast sale Quick turnaround on your investment WHEN SHOULD I HOLD MY AUCTION? For owners and asset managers, Auctions can be your best marketing option. Here are two important reasons: For a Fast Sale: The Auction method of marketing forces all interested parties to compete on a level field to buy your property, at a time and place you decide. Capital is freed for other uses. Your holding costs are minimized too. Property in Demand: When you sell assets by Auction, you give bidders a chance to pay what they believe the property is worth. Let the market place speak to the value of your assets. HOW AN AUCTION WORKS Auctions create a sense of urgency that compresses the decision to buy into a specific timeframe. Behind the scenes, in the days leading up to your Auction, we take the steps necessary to ensure a seamless, coordinated process from start to SOLD! Depending on your property and your circumstances, it can take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks to properly plan and execute an effective Auction sale. We provide full personal property auction & appraisal services for estates, farm & heavy equipment, commercial & industrial liquidations, antiques & specialty consignment sales. Our auction services are well suited for real estate including residential, agricultural, commercial & acreage tracts. ACCELERATED MARKETING PROCESS Whether you have real estate, personal property or business assets to sell, we will expose your property to the public through a combination of direct mail, newspaper ad space, local and regional networking, signage, the Internet, as well as other means. Our goal is to ensure that all potential Buyers know what you have for sale. We'll design the marketing plan that best suits your auction requirements.

THE EVENT Your Auction is monitored every step of the way by our professional team. Every action we take is designed to build interest and excitement on the part of the Buyers who attend your Auction. The competitive nature of the bidding process is emphasized to your advantage. Before we leave, you'll have an itemized summary report of your sale and a deposit for the bank. STATE-OF-THE-ART AUCTION FACILITY In some situations, it may be possible to conduct an "on location" auction, or, alternatively, it may be necessary to remove the items to our Rockford Auction Centre, 4 kilometres South of Owen Sound. It is the region's newest, purpose-built auction facility and provides the very best in computerized clerking and reporting, three well-lighted auction rings, modern restrooms, ample parking and a handy snack bar. We offer a complete menu of associated services including: packing; trucking; garbage removal; auction set-up and accurate, detailed reports outlining items sold and a summary report. •FREE CONSULTATION• We review your options with you, then provide a detailed Auction proposal best suited for your needs. This proposal will define the advantages to you and identifies costs to be incurred. Our consultation process takes the guess-work out of your decision to sell at Auction. REAL ESTATE MARKETING In addition to our usual marketing process, we have a proven formula to market real property for sale at Auction. We prepare a comprehensive property information package (CPIP) that provides potential buyers with the information they need to make their decision. In addition, we conduct open houses & private viewings to reinforce their decision, bringing them to your Auction as motivated bidders. Maximum Market Coverage: Specific and widespread exposure Target BUYERS across the region Get the highest dollar amount You Are In Control: You set the terms & conditions for your sale You determine sale date and closing date Hold a significant deposit until closing You receive unconditional cash offers