At South Auction, we sell real estate. In our office, we have 7 real estate agents; 4 of us are also licensed auctioneers. Although we sell 90% of our properties at auction, we also list properties traditionally, just like any other real estate firm.
The difference we offer is that we are able to sell at auction as well as list traditionally. We can help our clients decide what the best option is for their property and their situation. Traditional agents only work through the MLS. While this is typically a good option, our online real estate auctions offer a different solution.
Typically, we consider auctions to be the best route to take when the situation is right. Some of these situations are very simple, for example: a client has a property and wants to sell it quickly without “Fire Selling” it. These clients can be bankers with special assets, individuals who are looking for a quick sale or a person who has previously listed a property and is frustrated by the process. Some situations are more complex. These can include:
- Unresolved probate cases where the court has appointed an administrator;
- Bankruptcy that involves real estate, personal property and business assets that we need to bring the whole team in to liquidate.
These are just two examples of more complex transactions that we have worked through. Our team has over 50 years of combined experience and we have closed hundreds of deals since our company was founded in 2011.
In addition to working with our own clients, we are often brought in to help other real estate agents and their clients. In these scenarios, if we feel like an auction is the best solution, we take over the process completely and we fully compensate the referring agent. It’s a true win-win situation for us, the agent involved and the client.
Most recently, a family called us with a home they inherited. They also called a traditional agent to discuss the idea of listing it traditionally. The agent and I agreed that the home would best be sold at auction. We partnered together, sold the home at auction, and everyone was happy with the end result.
For us, the primary objective is always to help the client find the right solution, whether it’s a traditional listing or an auction.
If you are an agent and want to learn more about auctions, or if you have a property you want to discuss with me, please reach out any time.
Joe Lanier
912-531-7007
