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Certified Auctioneer Certified Estate Specialist Licensed Realtor

Auction Event VS Traditional Sale

A DIRECT COMPARISON
Auction Event
Traditional Sale
  • Focus is on your property alone and showcased on the internet, newspapers and direct mail with custom flyers and presented to micro markets.

  • Your property is one of many being advertised and shown by comparing your property with others.

  • Marketing period required is so accelerated to 35-50 days or less.

  • Your property is likely to remain on the market for several months longer.
  • Auction Advertising is extensive and visible featuring your property exclusively.

  • Your property is likely to remain on the market for several months longer.
  • Buyers act on your schedule.

  • Lacks the ability to motivate buyers, forcing you to wait for buyers to make their mind and meet on their time schedule.
  • Uses the Auction Method of Marketing as the catalyst to create buyers interest.

  • Price reduction encouraged in the attempt to create buyer interest and activity.
  • Realizes the property's true market value. No limit on upside potential.

  • Upside potential limited by asking price.
  • Eliminates guesswork in determining the asking price your property.

  • Seller risks overpricing, and thus seeing little interest. Or under pricing and selling for less than the property is worth.
  • All conditions of sale set in advance, thus eliminating negotiations, you are in complete control. No contingent contracts.
  • Contingencies are very common.

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Professional Background

Real Estate Agent

Auctioneer: Art Smith Auctioneers is a family owned business and has had auctions on regular bases for 27 years. The majority of our crew has been with us from the start (they're just auction people). Our generational firm is growing and will be around for along time to come.

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Personal Background

I have been involved in the auction process for the better part of my life.

Art Smith Auctioneers is a family owned business and has had auctions on regular bases for 27 years. The majority of our crew has been with us from the start (they're just auction people). Our generational firm is growing and will be around for along time to come.

Art Smith Auctioneers has a professional auction staff with knowledgeable advertising methods to find the most effective package in advertising your special auction-whether it is through newspaper, auction bills, Internet or our email and conventional mailing lists. Our auction firm has three auctioneers to handle the bid calling duties. We also have a large well-rounded crew that specializes in setup, clerking and cashiering. Our core has an immense knowledge of farm, estates, antiques and collectible items.

Art Smith Auctioneers has conducted hundreds of auctions across all of Michigan.  Ask any of our customers, both buyers and sellers and they'll tell you, let "The Sound That Sells" make your auction a success.

Personal Interests

I am an avid hunter and love to travel out West.  I am also a member of the Michigan National Guard.

Community Involvement

Art Smith Auctioneers enjoy supporting community programs such as Little League Baseball/Softball.

Education

Graduate of Cedar Springs High School

Certified Estate Specialist