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THE PROCESS - Simplifying the Complicated

FULL ESTATE

 

  • Contact Auction Studios for a free consultation.  Call as soon as possible to get the process started as we book up quickly and time can be of the essence.

  • Meet with us and get your auction(s) booked.

  • Remove personal items that will not be offered for sale.

  • Auction Studios arrives to begin the photography and lotting process at the set time.  This process can take anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks depending upon the scope of the project.

  • Once we have finished the photography and lotting, the behind the scenes data entry is performed.  This process can take anywhere from a couple of days to a couple of weeks depending upon the scope of your project.

  • A preview of the auction is sent to you for your review before the auction before it goes live. 

  • The auction goes live.  An auction is typically online for 2 weeks before it closes.  That time can be shorter or longer depending upon the circumstances. 

  • Typically one to two days before the auction ends there is an inspection time.  The time is typically set for 1 to 2 hours.  This period allows bidders to actually come and see the items they are bidding on. We will be there to answer any questions bidders may have.

  • The auction closes.  

  • One to days after the auction closes is the removal day(s).  Our staff will be onsite and will bring smaller items to the winning bidders at the point of contact (front door, garage or other suitable location).  Bidders are only allowed into the interior of the home for the removal of larger items.  The exception is when professional movers are hired for the day. The movers will be bringing the larger items to the point of contact.

  • Our staff will tidy up and leave any unsold items in a central area unless you have requested us to have removal company take away any unwanted items.

  • Your itemized report and proceeds check is mailed to you within two weeks.

COLLECTIBLES, ART AND MORE...

 

  • Contact Auction Studios for a free consultation. Call as soon as possible to get the process started as we book up quickly and time can be of the essence.

  • Meet with us and get your auction(s) booked.

  • Smaller collections can be combined with other collections for a more successful auction.

  • The process is very similar to a full estate however a collection can be done in your location or ours.

THINGS TO NOTE

 

  • The majority of bidding in an auction happens in the last hour.  Frequently, items will not have a bid until the auction starts to close.

  • Auction Studios does not remove unsellable or unwanted items.  We can coordinate the process for you with an outside company if you so choose.  (This is a separate service). 

  • We can auction cars, trucks, real estate and more!

  • We are easily reachable by phone, text or email.

  • When selecting a company, look at the quality of the photography.  Research has shown that you have 3 seconds to get someones attention online.  A picture is worth a thousand words...

  • Select a company that is transparent in their auctions. Do descriptions actually tell you about the flaws as well as the attributes? 

  • We are fully licensed, bonded and insured.

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