Plan Your Auction
Planning an auction can feel overwhelming, especially when you are dealing with a lifetime of belongings, a major transition, or valuable assets that need to be sold. McPherson Auction & Realty Company helps make the process simple by providing professional guidance from the initial consultation through auction day.
Whether you are settling an estate, preparing for retirement, selling real estate, liquidating a business, or transitioning a collection, our experienced team can help you determine the best way to market and sell your assets.
The earlier you involve an auction professional, the better prepared you will be. Many items that appear ordinary may have value, while some decisions made before an auction can unintentionally reduce the final results.
Getting Started
1. Contact Us Early
Every auction is different. Contact McPherson Auction & Realty Company before making major decisions about what to keep, discard, repair, or sell. We can help you understand your options and develop a plan that fits your goals.
2. Do Not Throw Items Away
One of the most common mistakes is discarding items before they have been evaluated. Original packaging, paperwork, manuals, receipts, vintage advertising, and unusual items can sometimes add significant value.
3. Organize One Area at a Time
Avoid trying to tackle everything at once. Work through one room, building, or area at a time. Be sure to check closets, drawers, attics, basements, garages, outbuildings, and storage areas where valuable items may have been placed.
4. Preserve Information
Keep any documentation that may help establish value or history, including receipts, certificates, owner’s manuals, appraisals, service records, and information about collections or specialty items.
Preparing an Estate for Auction
When handling an estate, it is important to take your time and avoid making quick decisions about items before they have been evaluated. Many valuable items are overlooked because they appear ordinary or have been stored away for years.
- Secure the property by changing locks when appropriate.
- Set aside important personal documents, photographs, and family items.
- Create separate areas for items the family wishes to keep.
- Keep original boxes, packaging, manuals, and paperwork whenever possible.
- Group similar items together to make evaluation and cataloging easier.
- Check all storage areas, including garages, sheds, basements, attics, and outbuildings.
If the estate involves firearms, vehicles, collectibles, equipment, real estate, or other specialty assets, let our team know early so those items can receive the proper attention and marketing strategy.
Choosing the Right Auction Approach
Not every auction is the same. McPherson Auction & Realty Company will help determine the best format based on your assets, timeline, and goals.
Online Auctions
Reach more buyers through convenient online bidding that allows participants to bid from anywhere.
Hybrid Auctions
Combine live auction excitement with online bidding to maximize exposure and competition.
Live Auctions
For some situations, a traditional in-person auction remains the best solution.
Ready to Plan Your Auction?
The best auctions begin with good planning. Contact McPherson Auction & Realty Company to discuss your situation and learn how our experience can help you achieve the best possible results.