Our Motto is "Get it Sold!"

Selling Your Property

Our mission is to obtain the highest value for your property in timely fashion. As a seller, you will benefit from a competitive bidding process with prepared buyers, AS-IS sale protection, no contingencies and TOTAL CONTROL over the terms of the sale. We will work tirelessly to design a custom and aggressive marketing strategy that attracts as many buyers as possible to your property.

Residential Real Estate: We offer customized marketing plans for all types of residential properties including single family houses, townhomes, rental houses, fixer-uppers and more.

Premium Real Estate: A common misconception is that the auction method is only useful for distressed properties. This is entirely untrue in modern times. We work with clients who sell unique and premium real estate of the highest quality. What drives these sellers to engage our services is the desire to attract multiple bidders to compete to buy their property with a quick and hassle-free closing.

Distressed Properties: Often times, sellers have properties which may have either physical or financial issues that necessitate a quick and efficient sale. We can consult with you regarding such properties and offer a premium marketing and action plan to get it sold.

Estate Properties: Navigating the sale of an estate property can be a daunting challenge for a seller. From probate to title considerations, there are many factors for the seller to contemplate prior to liquidating real estate within an estate. Rest assured that we have the answers to your questions and can assist you in liquidating your estate property by auction in a timely fashion.

Commercial: We market and sell all types of commercial real estate such as office, retail, industrial, warehouse, storage and hospitality properties. Having represented sellers of commercial properties since the early 2000’s, Matt has an acute understanding of the marketing methods necessary to attract commercial property buyers.

Apartments and Multifamily Real Estate: Because of the high demand for income producing real estate, we see many buyers in the market seeking to purchase such properties. Apartments and other income producing rental properties require a unique marketing approach that informs potential bidders of the benefits to your property. Our team will customize an appealing marketing plan that will draw the attention of buyers ready to bid on your property.

Farms and Land: The beauty and wonder of West Virginia’s lush landscapes is no secret. With low state income taxes, low crime rates and a temperate climate, West Virginia farms and land are an enticing investment for many bidders. In leveraging his years of experience as a title attorney, Matt has a proficient understanding of the nuances of farm and land sales. Each farm or tract of land is unique which is why Matt will take the time to discuss the right approach to marketing your property. In some instances, it may be beneficial to subdivide larger tracts of land into smaller parcels. This approach may generate more interest among buyers because they realize they have more options.

Minerals: There are many factors to be considered in the valuation of mineral rights in the state of West Virginia. Values depend on overall market rates, location, extent of the mineral rights, accessibility of development through the surface and much more. Often, sellers prefer a timely resolution to their desire to liquidate their mineral assets by selling them at auction. At auction, competitive bidders will establish a fair value of the minerals at that current time.

Businesses: Selling a business through an auction may be a viable path for a seller to realize a quick and no-hassle sale of the asset. There are many considerations to be made in valuing a business such as the income, good faith reputation, inventory etc.

Personal Property: From estate sales to private collector sales, we manage personal property auctions in a streamlined process that results in a timely sale.

And remember, we have plentiful options regarding our marketing plan which include:

  • Compelling property listings
  • Online Auction Platform
  • Targeted Digital Advertising
  • Email Marketing Campaigns
  • Direct Mailing Campaigns
  • Collaboration with Real Estate Agents who may have potential buyers
  • Open Houses and Property Tours
  • Professional Photography and Videography

GET IT SOLD! It’s as easy as…

  1. Call and speak to Matt directly for a free, no hassle conversation. He is generous with his time, so whether it takes five minutes or five hours, you will have an opportunity to discuss your situation, ask any questions you may have and receive an honest evaluation of your options at no cost. You may call his direct line at 304-288-0531, or you may submit a contact request HERE. During your conversation you will also likely discuss:
  2. The benefits of auctions and why an auction may be preferential to your situation.
  3. RESERVE AUCTION OR ABSOLUTE AUCTION? There are benefits to both methods! if you choose to set a reserve price for your property you do not have to sell it unless that price is achieved during the auction. However, absolute auctions generally attract more bidders, creating more competition for your property. We will discuss the merits of both methods in relation to your specific property.
  4. Whether or not there are any special considerations regarding the current ownership of your property such as multiple owners, estate matters, etc.
  5. A marketing action plan.
  6. The auction process.
  7. If you decide to have us auction your property, we will take it from there. You will have the flexibility of setting the date of your sale with NO CONTINGENCIES and relieve yourself from dealing with the hassles of traditional sales processes.
  8. GET IT SOLD! Once your property sells at the auction, we will coordinate with all parties to get you to the closing table quickly.

Remember…

We will handle your sale from beginning to end.

You can always talk directly with Matt. He will be by your side every step of the way.

Because Buyers find value in the auction process, they are attracted to auction sales!

Auctions create value for BOTH sellers and buyers because the open and competitive bidding process is fair and transparent for everyone involved. We know that auctions are highly regarded in society simply because they have stood the test of time.

In fact, the history of the auction spans back thousands of years when free trade was in its infancy. What this tells us is that through history, sellers and buyers alike have embraced the value of the open and competitive bidding process. When you participate in an auction today you are sharing in an experience that our predecessors cherished as a highly valued tool of commerce.

The word “auction” derives from the Latin word “auctus” which means “to increase”. During the Roman empire, auctions were held in a place called an atrium auctionarium where samples of goods were displayed for viewing prior to the auction event. At that time, the auctioneer had to be licensed and drove a spear into the ground to signal the beginning of the auction. In the United States during the Civil War, it was commonplace for battalion commanders, usually colonels, to auction property seized after successful battles. After the end of the war, professional auctioneers frequently dawned Civil War era calvary hats in an attempt to emulate the colonels that became synonymous with auctioneering. Many auctioneers today respect this tradition and dawn such a hat. Thus, auctioning isn’t merely a method. It’s a culture thousands of years old that has transcended the test of time. It’s historical significance only lends credibility to the fact that the method works successfully for BOTH Sellers and Buyers. Let’s take a look at what those advantages are.

Advantages to Sellers:

Forget about exhausting negotiations and drawn-out closings. As the Seller, you are in charge…

  1. Buyers come to the auction PREPARED TO BUY.
  2. Buyers come to the auction PREPARED TO COMPETE against other buyers.
  3. AS-IS sale protection! When your property is sold AS-IS, this means that the buyer agrees to accept the property in its present condition.
  4. NO CONTINGENCIES! The property is sold with no contingencies, meaning that the success of the sale is not threatened by inspectors, appraisers, surveyors, bankers, etc.
  5. BACK-UP BUYERS may be in line. High bidders know that there was competition to purchase your property. They also know that there may be someone lined up right behind them to take the deal if they do not close in time.
  6. The price the property brings at auction may exceed the price that the property might otherwise sell for through an average negotiated sale.
  7. The bidding process is fair and transparent for everyone involved. You know those games when buyers tell you that you should accept their low offer because they are looking at ten other properties? Those games don’t exist during the auction process.
  8. Sellers can set the day and time of the auction. Thus, you know when to expect a sale.
  9. Sellers are not hassled with multiple showings and tours.
  10. The property is marketed not only in West Virginia, but to buyers located in many other states. Thus, the pool of potential buyers is nearly endless.
  11. Our online auction platform allows buyers to bid on your property from anywhere in the world at the same time as live bidders. This isn’t your grandfather’s auction when only the neighbors might show up. Again, the pool of potential buyers becomes endless.
  12. Sellers today recognize that auctions are not just for inferior properties. Auctions are for people who want to attract ready buyers and who want quick and hassle-free closings. Thus, we see sellers who auction property of every level of quality.
  13. Buyers love auctions because they provide quick and efficient results for them as well! Buyers are exhausted with the processes of traditional sales transactions whereby sellers may play games and waste their time. Auction buyers tend to have the same goals as sellers and the free market of the auction process allows the interests of these parties to come together.

Advantages to Buyers:

  1. Sellers are ready to sell. No games.
  2. You may win the property through a true buyer-determined selling price.
  3. As a buyer, you will likely research the property prior to bidding. Thus, you will likely come prepared.
  4. Buyers will have an opportunity to personally inspect the property prior to the auction.
  5. The price a buyer is willing to pay is a fair market price. Buyers are reassured by the economic signal sent by other bidders. You are in an environment whereby you can see in real time that another buyer, at that exact time, is willing to pay a certain price for the property.
  6. The bidding process is fair and transparent for everyone involved. You know those games during traditional sales when sellers tell you that you should accept their price because they are receiving other offers from unknown buyers for amounts they won’t disclose to you? Those games don’t exist during the auction process.
  7. Sellers value auctions for their efficiency just the same way buyers do. Sellers are exhausted with average sales transactions where buyers may play games and waste their time. Auction sellers share your goals in that they desire a timely and efficient transaction.