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Monday, October 26th, 2015

There are many benefits to selling your real estate through property auctions. Property auctions are faster than traditional means of selling real estate. You will not have to worry about potential buyers traipsing through your home or business for months when auctioning real estate. You also don’t have to drag the selling process out when auctioning your real estate and can possibly get more money for your property. Real estate auctions are a simple, painless way to recover the money you invested in your real estate, but how do these events work? First, a seller must find a reputable auction house, then decide the type of property auction they would like to have and promote it. It is also important for sellers to understand the credits and payments associated with a property auction.

Monday, October 26th, 2015

When it comes to a charity auction, many people wonder if auction items are tax deductible. Donations and winnings are both tax deductible at a charity auction. However, as a donor or winner of charity auction items, it is beneficial to understand tax deduction regulations regarding donating items and winning items. It is also important to understand how to document items donated to or won from a charity auction.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

Selling a house at auction is quick, efficient, and simple, and helps both sellers and bidders avoid the hassles of the traditional home buying process. By auctioning off your house, you may even find buyers competing for your home, which could result in a larger profit.

Thursday, October 22nd, 2015

The auction industry can be confusing with its variety of auction types, including live auctions, silent auctions, and even raffles. Since a silent auction and a raffle both allow buyers to bid or enter anonymously, what’s the real differences between them? In order to understand their differences, it is best to understand exactly what a raffle is and what a silent auction is.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

Are you looking for the perfect fundraising event for your nonprofit or other organization? Running a silent auction is an effective and fun way to raise funds. You may find yourself with more donations than you can handle once business owners realize a fundraiser will be good marketing for their organizations as well.

Wednesday, October 14th, 2015

If you need to raise money for an individual or an organization, a charity auction is the solution. This type of event is a great way to raise a large amount of money, and you may even get your entire town or city involved. It is important to understand the types of auctions before planning your charity auction and how to get donations. It is also good to understand how to plan and promote for a charity auction and what should be done the day of the auction.

Monday, October 5th, 2015

If you don’t have experience shopping for collectible antiques, the thought of buying them in store or at auction can be intimidating. However, there are several guidelines you can follow when you buy antiques to ensure you get not only a great deal, but an authentic piece. These guidelines include knowing the details of what you need and assessing the antique for any damage. You should also create a budget and know the correct price of a collectible antique before you shop.

Friday, October 2nd, 2015

There are many types of items that can be found at auction, including antiques, collectibles, and memorabilia. Though anything old may look like an antique, it could be considered a collectible. When you go to an auction to buy items, you could be bidding not on a collectible, but a piece of memorabilia. The various types of items found at an auction can become confusing. Researching the distinct differences between antiques, collectibles, and memorabilia before you go to an auction can be beneficial to both buyers and sellers.

Friday, October 2nd, 2015

You may have been to a traditional auction where a fast-talking auctioneer calls out bids while buyers raise their paddles to secure their price. Traditional auctions offer many advantages, but online auctions are becoming a more popular option. It is important to understand how traditional auctions and online auctions are managed, because there are some key disadvantages and benefits for both types.