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Is an Auction Right for Me?

Answer six quick questions to see whether an auction or a traditional listing fits your property, land, or estate better — then talk it through with a Realtor who's licensed to do either.

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This quiz gives a general starting signal based on common auction-vs-listing factors — it isn't a recommendation for your specific property and isn't legal, tax, or financial advice. Talk to Dave for an honest read on your actual situation.

1. What are you trying to sell?
2. Is this part of an estate being divided among multiple heirs?
3. How does the property compare to other recent sales nearby?
4. Which matters more to you?
5. Do you also need to sell personal property (furniture, tools, vehicles, equipment)?
6. What's your timeline?

Answer all 6 questions above to see your result.

Licensed to Do Either

Most Realtors aren't licensed to run an auction at all. Dave is a licensed auctioneer in both Ohio and Indiana as well as a Realtor, so the choice between a traditional listing and an auction is based on your property and goals — not on which service he'd rather sell you.

Real estate, farm equipment & full estates
Dave's auction business covers homes, land, farm equipment, vehicles, and complete estate contents — not just real estate.
One point of contact
If your situation includes both real estate and personal property, Dave can handle both under one roof instead of coordinating separate companies.
An honest answer either way
If a traditional sale is genuinely the better fit for your property, Dave will say so.

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Questions About Auctions

Is this quiz a firm recommendation?
No — it's a starting point based on the kinds of factors that typically point toward an auction versus a traditional listing. Every property is different, and the only way to get a real recommendation is to walk through your specific situation with Dave.
Why would an auction ever be better than just listing traditionally?
Auctions tend to make sense when a property is genuinely hard to price against other sales, when multiple heirs need a transparent process everyone can see, or when you need a firm sale date instead of an open-ended listing — land, farms, estates, and unique properties are common examples.
Is Dave actually licensed to run the auction himself?
Yes. Dave is a licensed auctioneer in both Ohio and Indiana, and personally conducts live, in-person auctions covering real estate, farm equipment, vehicles, and personal property — not a referral to a separate company.
What if my answers are split between auction and traditional?
That's common, and it usually means your situation has elements of both — exactly the kind of case worth a direct conversation, since Dave can do either and has no reason to steer you toward one over the other.
Does an auction cost more than a traditional sale?
Auction fees are typically structured as a percentage of the sale or a buyer's premium, agreed on before the auction. Dave lays out the exact structure for your specific property during your first conversation, alongside what a traditional listing would look like for comparison.

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