Estate & Auction Clients

Live, in-person auctions for real estate, personal property, and full estate liquidations — handled by a licensed auctioneer, not just a Realtor who also lists auctions.

Not every sale fits neatly into a traditional listing — and settling an estate almost never does. Between real estate, personal property, family dynamics, and sometimes a probate timeline, an estate or auction situation usually has more moving parts than a standard home sale. Dave is a licensed Realtor and a licensed auctioneer in both Ohio and Indiana, and personally runs live, in-person auctions rather than outsourcing that part of the job.

Real, in-person auctions — not just an auction-style listing

Some agents offer an “auction” that’s really just a modified online listing. Dave’s auctions are live, in-person events that he conducts himself, covering real estate, farm equipment, vehicles, and personal property. If a firm sale date and competitive, transparent bidding fit your situation better than the traditional back-and-forth of a listing, that’s a real option here — not a marketing label.

Full estate liquidations, not just the house

Settling an estate is rarely just “sell the house.” There’s often a full household of personal property to sort through, appraise, and sell, sometimes alongside farm equipment or vehicles. Dave has handled complete estate liquidations that combine a property sale with a personal property auction, so a family isn’t coordinating multiple separate vendors for one estate.

Fair outcomes for multiple heirs

When a property or estate has to be divided fairly among several heirs, a transparent, market-driven auction price can remove a lot of the tension that comes with a negotiated private sale — nobody can say a family member got a better behind-the-scenes deal. This is one of the more common reasons families choose an auction specifically for an inherited property.

Traditional sale or auction — an honest recommendation either way

Because Dave holds both licenses, the choice between a traditional listing and an auction is based on your specific property and goals, not on which service he’d rather sell you. If a traditional sale is genuinely the better fit for your situation, he’ll say so.

The bottom line

Estate and auction situations come with more variables than a typical sale — personal property, family coordination, and sometimes probate. Dave’s dual license and hands-on, in-person auction experience mean you’re working with someone who can actually run the auction, not just refer you to one.

Not sure whether an auction fits your situation? Take the Is an Auction Right for Me? quiz for a quick starting point.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dave run the auctions himself, in person?

Yes. Dave is a licensed auctioneer in both Ohio and Indiana and personally conducts live, in-person auctions — he isn't referring the actual auction work out to a separate company while just handling the real estate paperwork.

What can be sold at auction besides the house itself?

Real estate, farm equipment, vehicles, and the full contents of a home or estate can all be part of an auction. A complete estate liquidation often combines the property sale with a personal property auction on the same day or timeline.

How is settling an estate different from a typical home sale?

An estate sale usually involves more people (heirs, an executor, sometimes a probate court), a house that may need to be emptied and prepared, and personal property that has to be sorted, appraised, or sold alongside the real estate. Dave has handled the full scope of this — not just listing the house once it's already empty.

Do I have to choose between a traditional sale and an auction?

No — that's the advantage of working with someone licensed as both a Realtor and an auctioneer. Dave can walk through your specific property and timeline and tell you honestly which approach fits better, including a traditional listing if that's actually the right call.

How quickly can an auction happen compared to a traditional listing?

An auction gives you a firm, scheduled sale date once it's set up, which is often faster and more predictable than waiting for the right offer on a traditional listing. The trade-off is upfront preparation time to market the auction properly — ask Dave for a realistic timeline for your specific situation.