A.A.R.E. AUCTIONEER TESTIMONIALS

.MsgBody-text, .MsgBody-text * { font: 10pt monospace; }Billy, Your ebook is awesome.  I can't wait to get the entire package. The information, contact and forms you provide are excellent.

There may be some legal difference between Canada and the US but I have included these clauses in my contract, you may want to consider adding them to yours as well, if they are appropriate.  Some of them I pulled from other contacts I found online or are currently used in the Ontario Real Estate Associations standard listing agreement.

INDEMNIFICATION: The Seller will not hold the Auctioneer responsible for any loss or damage to the Property or contents occurring during the term of this Agreement caused by the Auctioneer or anyone else by any means, including theft, fire or vandalism, other than by the Auctioneers gross negligence or willful act. The Seller agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Auctioneer and any co-operating party from any liability, claim, loss, cost, damage or injury caused or contributed to by the breach of any warranty or representation made by the Seller in this Agreement or the accompanying data form.

Bids on Behalf of Seller: Seller authorizes the Auctioneer to bid up to the Reserve Price on behalf of Seller in order to maintain the flow and integrity of the Auction. The Auctioneer is not obligated to purchase the Property under any circumstances. The auctioneer may open bidding on the Property by placing a bid on behalf of the Seller and may further bid on behalf of the Seller, up to the amount of the Reserve Price, by placing successive or consecutive bids for a Property, or by placing bids in response to other bidders. However, the auctioneer will not make a bid greater than or equal to the Reserve Price. The Auctioneer is not obligated to purchase the Property under any circumstances.

This one I came up with after listening to an episode of the Auctioneertech podcast.  I personally prefer to use absentee bidding over online bidding.

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ABSENTEE BIDS: Seller acknowledges and authorizes the Auctioneer to accept at the auctioneer’s discretion absentee bids.  Seller acknowledges that absentee bids will be entered on behalf of the bidder on a competitive basis.

Winning Bidder as Intended Third-Party Beneficiary: Seller agrees that the Winning Bidder is an intended third-party beneficiary of this Agreement and to the extent that the Winning Bidder is harmed by Seller’s breach of this agreement, the Winning Bidder shall have the rights of a third-party beneficiary to this Agreement.

Legal, Accounting or Environmental Advice: The Parties to this Agreement acknowledge that the Auctioneer has recommended that the Parties obtain independent professional advice prior to signing this document. The Parties further acknowledge that no information provided by such the auctioneer is to be construed as legal, tax or environmental advice.

Hello Billy, This real estate auction material is just what I was looking for!!! I am on the last page of chapter 16 and I see everything I did wrong at my first "auction attempt!" There are some questions I have that are not quite clear yet but I will continue reading before I ask!  But Real estate Auctions Are For Me!

p { margin: 0; }body { font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000}Hi Billy, Just wanted to say it was nice talking to a "Pro". Your my role model for "Success in Real estate Auction Sales!". I was able to find a Coldwell Banker Auctioneer in up-state NY. He sent me forms and auction agreements made for NY. So I'm almost ready to start! But Billy, I'm stuck on a (10%) Buyer Premium. If the bidder bids $500.k, does he have to come up with another $50.k to win the bid? Also is this explained to bidders up-front and do they have a problem with it? 

Hey Billy,

I really enjoyed the workshop you put on in Ocean City, MD.  Not only was it a pleasure meeting you and your family, it was extremely informative and well put together.  The workbook and contracts alone were worth more than the price of admission.

Your professional approach to the auction business makes it easy to understand, but more importantly, your systematic approach will make it easy for anyone to duplicate. 

Personally, I do not see myself doing any auctions in the near future, however, my ability to partner with you allows me to market, and make money in, Auctions, immediately.

I truly appreciate the time you have given with the seller contacts I have made and look forward to a lasting, and profitable relationship.

Jack Connors

Well I just returned from Billy Burke's class "Secrets of an AARE Auctioneer", wow what a class.

If you have ever thought about taking a class like this, this is the one!! Just to be able to have the contracts that he uses are worth alot more than the cost of the course. He outlines step by step how to deal with sellers and buyers, it is truly amazing.

We have been selling some Real Estate at auction, but now I realize that we have been approaching it all wrong.

I am looking forward to putting this information to work for our company and also working with Billy in the future. Be sure to check out his course!! If you have any questions please feel free to contact me. 

 Well you really have me thinking after yesterday’s class. I have to say it has to have been one of the top classes I have attended in along time, congratulations on your work. I will be glad to post on the NAA website about your class.