Rare horse property minutes from Old Town Fort Collins sells at Auction November 19

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The Estate of Prominent Fort Collins Dentist J. R. Astle Real Estate Auction Sale
5± Acres, Large Home With Offices, Shop, Barn, Water Rights & MORE!
Larimer County Real Estate & Personal Property Sells at
PUBLIC AUCTION!



Saturday, November 19, 2011
Public Auction Starts At 10:10 AM With Personal Property.
Real Estate Sells At: 1:10 PM.
See separate personal property Auction page.



Auction Conducted On Site At:
218 South Overland Trail
Fort Collins, Colorado 80521

 

From College Avenue & Mulberry Street in Fort, Collins, Colorado go west on Mulberry Street to Overland Trail.  Then go north on Overland Trail to 218 South Overland Trail.  Do not enter the property prior to the Auction preview dates.  There is a caretaker and security systems.  Trespassers will be prosecuted.

We have been hired by The J R Astle Trust to sell his entire remaining estate including this rare Fort Collins property.  Dr. Astle was well known in the Fort Collins community and was extremely active in everything from the Elks to Fort Collins Little League.  He purchased this historic Larimer County Property in the 1960’s and raised his family here on this Gentleman’s farm minutes from Old Town Fort Collins.  There are few properties like this and even fewer are ever sold.  Attend the Real Estate Auction Tours and come prepared to place you best bid.

Real Estate Auction Tours & Previews.
Saturday, November 5, 2011 10:00 AM - 12:00 NoonSaturday, November 12, 2011 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Friday, November 18, 2011 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM


Check back and click on the "Documents" menu above right for:
Auction Terms & Broker Coop FormProperty Information Packet & Auction Contract Posted Later
And MORE!

Can't Make It To The Auction?

This Auction features online bidding.  Bid from anywhere!
$25,000 deposit and signed documents required to bid on Real Estate online.
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Auction Starts With Personal Property at 10:10 AM
Real Estate Sells At 1:10 PMPersonal Property Sells To The Highest Bidder!
See separate Personal Property Auction Web Page.

Dr. Astle purchased this property in the 1960’s.  He and his wife raised their family here, in this little slice of heaven, minutes from old town Fort Collins, CO.  Over the years, he made numerous improvements to the property.  This property consists of fiver acres that are just outside the Fort Collins city limits in Larimer County Colorado that are zoned FA farming.  A 1/8 share of Pleasant Valley Ditch Company irrigation water is also included in the sale.

The main residence has been updated numerous times.  One of the first things you notice about it is the large, enclosed wrap-around porch.  It features a massive kitchen with new cabinets, beautiful hardwood floors and a commercial grade cook top.  A quaint breakfast nook with windows overlooking the farm is right off the kitchen.  The rest of the large main floor has brand new carpet and includes a large dining area, living room with fireplace and even a wall safe.  A study/TV room is also on the main floor as is a ¾ bath.

    A massive oak curving staircase leads to the upper floor.  This staircase was originally in the historic Stover Mansion in Fort Collins.  Upon reaching the upper floor, you will be greeted by large, west facing windows.  This comfortable sitting area includes built in cabinetry and large a window seat with storage.  The upper floor includes three unique bedrooms that all have large windows.  There is also a full bathroom on this level.  There is also a full-unfinished basement under the original part of this home with tons of storage space.

    In 1986, Dr. Astle contracted for an addition on the original home so he could move his dental practice there.  This addition was designed and planned for by an architect.  It adds serious value to this property.  This addition can be put to use and make you money in many ways.  While you can enter it through the home’s kitchen, it also has its own entrance with wheelchair ramp.  We believe the entire addition is ADA accessible.  The main floor of the addition is where Dr. Astle ran his dental practice.  It consists of a large reception/waiting area, two dental operatories with plumbing, a large lab area, a darkroom and one bathroom.  The first things you will notice about the basement of the addition are the large windows that give you the feeling you are not in a basement.  It features two bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room, a full bath and a laundry/utility room.  There is also a direct entrance to the basement under the main house so the entire basement level is connected.

The house and attached office are an impressive structure but we are just beginning to see this property.  Dr. Astle also had a wonderful 34’x36’ two-story garage/workshop built near the home.  It built it with the quality of a high-end home.  The main floor includes three overhead doors and two walk-through doors.  The concrete floor is heated by in-floor hot water heat, as is the entire upper level.  A ¾ bath on the main floor allows you to clean up after a fun day on the farm.  There is hot and cold water plumbed to one of the exterior walls if you desire to have a wash rack for animals.  There is also natural gas plumbed to an outdoor concrete pad so you can connect an outdoor barbeque grill.  The upstairs is insulated, but unfinished, allowing you to create whatever you want in that space.  The large windows give you spectacular views of your farm.

One of the highlights of this property is the historic red barn.  Not many of these barns, that are over 100 years old, survive in Larimer County.  The barn is in great shape for its age.  Its main floor is 48’x48’ and includes several stalls, grain bins and a workshop.  There is a large hayloft on the second level.  There is also a cellar under the workshop if you know where to look for the hidden entrance.  A nice set of corrals attaches to several sides of the barn.  Whether you want horses, cattle, bunnies or goats, you will love the flexibility and charm the barn and corrals add to the property.

This property is cross-fenced with three separate pastures or fields.  Dr. Astle had an extensive well and sprinkler system installed with which to irrigate the property.  He grew alfalfa for many years and was able to get several cuttings every year.  The included irrigation water rights truly help bring this property to life every year.  When you attend the property preview, you will notice the abundance of trees on the property.  A cottonwood tree, that many people believe is several hundred years old, grows on the eastern edge of the property.  When you own this property, you can raise anything from horses to rabbits.  You can grow hay or anything else in the warm soil.  The possibilities for this property are only limited by your imagination.

The Astle Farm is minutes from Old Town Fort Collins and includes many of the amenities people living in the city enjoy.  It has natural gas and City of Fort Collins electric, water and sewer service.  The bathroom in the garage is serviced by a septic system.  While the property includes irrigation water, Dr. Astle also planned ahead and had several freeze-proof water hydrants installed around the property.  Numerous deciduous and evergreen trees surround the property.

If you have been looking for the country life but did not want to leave the conveniences afforded by the City of Fort Collins, then this property is for you.  Properties like this, this close to Fort Collins are rare.  They seldom are offered for sale and stay in the same family for decades.  This is the one opportunity you will have to purchase this property.  Honestly consider the total value of a property such as this.  Imagine what it would cost to replace the land so close to Fort Collins, the large home, the massive two-story garage, the historic barn, the corrals, the water rights, the irrigation system, all the trees, the public utilities and more.  You will have one opportunity to purchase this property for your best bid on November 19, 2011.  If you truly desire to acquire this property, do your homework and determine what this property is truly worth to you.  Come prepared to place your very best bid as this is likely a once in a lifetime opportunity.  Only one person will win at the Auction.  Make your plans so you know you gave it your best shot.  Good Luck!

AUCTION INFORMATION AND TERMS:

Buying real estate at Auction is fun, fair and easy.  All potential buyers are urged to attend the property tours and inspect the property.  A Property Information Package containing the contract to buy and sell, a sample title insurance commitment, property disclosure and other documents will be available at the property tours or it may be downloaded at www.rmebrealty.com.  It will be continually updated until the day of the Auction.  The property sells with no contingencies for financing, inspections of any kind or anything else so arrange your financing now.  If you desire to have any inspections or an appraisal completed, at your cost, we will assist you in any way we can.  Make your inspections now and get ready to place your best bid.  $25,000 in cash or a certified or cashier’s check, made payable to you, is required to receive a bidder’s number and to bid at the Auction.  The successful bidder’s money shall be retained as a non-refundable deposit with the balance to be paid on closing in 30 days or less.  All other bidder’s deposits will be immediately returned to them at the conclusion of the Auction.  A standard 10% buyer’s premium applies to this sale.  (10% shall be added to the high bid price to determine the contract price)  Seller will convey the property by Special Warranty Deed free of all liens and encumbrances.  Property taxes and utilities will be prorated to the day of closing.  Full terms will be available in the Bidder Information Packet, at the Auction and the preview.  All announcements Auction day take precedence over any other.  The Trustee’s intention is to sell this property to the highest and best bidder on Auction Day but the Trustee reserves the right to confirm the high bid.  See you there!

BROKER’S & AUCTIONEER'S DISCLAIMER:

This property sells As Is-Where Is with no guarantees or warranties of any kind.  All information contained here was derived from reliable sources believed correct, but is not guaranteed.  Buyer should verify all descriptions, condition reports, square footage, property boundaries, years of construction and anything else that may determine the value of this property.  Buyers shall rely entirely on their own judgment and inspection.  Announcements from the Auction Block take precedence over any previously printed material or any other oral statements made.  RMEB Realty LLC, Robert Lee Johnson Broker, is handling all aspects of this transaction and has prepared and approved all advertising and marketing materials.  Contact Bob at: 970-454-1010.

Can't Make It To The Auction?
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$25,000 deposit and signed documents required to bid on Real Estate online.
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NOW?
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We will turn property into cold, hard cash in 30 days.

 

Let us present your property to the WORLD so you get true market value!
Contact us now for a confidential consultation.

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC
 

Robert Lee Johnson CAI AARE
Broker Auctioneer
Office: 970-454-1010
Toll Free: 866-888-4875
 

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc.
David P. Whitley  CAI CES
Colorado Champion Auctioneer

Casey Giddings CAI
Auctioneer - Ring Person

Jaime Foote
Internet Auctioneer - Ring Person

Calvin Ogren
Auctioneer - Ring Person



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Greeley Colorado Real Estate Auction 1902 12th Avenue September 1, 2011 6:10 PM

The Living Estate of Virginia A. Riggs Greeley, Colorado Real Estate Auction Sale

1902 12th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631

Cute Three Bedroom Home On Corner Lot. One Block To UNC.

Greeley, Colorado Real Estate Sells at

PUBLIC AUCTION!

Minimum Bid ONLY $55,000.00!

Weld County Assessed Value $103,077.00.

This Colorado Property Sells to the Highest and Best Bidder Above $55,000 Auction Day!

10% Buyer's Premium Added To High Bid.

1902 12th Ave Greeley Colorado Auction Sale

 

 

6:10 PM Thursday, September 1, 2011 6:10 PM

Auction Conducted On Site At:

1902 12th Avenue

Greeley, Colorado 80631

From 8th Avenue (US Highway 85) in Downtown Greeley, Colorado go West on 20th Street to 12th Avenue then North on 12th Ave to 1902 12th Avenue.

Virginia Riggs has moved to a retirement center and hired us to sell her centrally located Greeley, Colorado home at Public Auction. Mr. & Mrs. Riggs owned this home for over 50 years. They say the three rules of real estate are: location, location, location. This home is within one block of the University of Northern Colorado campus. It sits on a beautiful 7125 square foot corner lot in an area with wide streets. The main level of this 750 square foot home features brand new paint, hardwood floors, two bedrooms, one bathroom, a large living room with fireplace, dining area with built in china and linen storage and galley style kitchen. There is a full basement with family room, one bedroom, bathroom, laundry area and utility room.

A long driveway, with plenty of off street parking, leads to the large detached one-car garage. A newer shed with built in shelves is attached to the garage. The underground sprinkler system helps make the lawn care easy. This would make an ideal starter home or a great investment property as it is so near the University. The Weld County Assessed value of this home is over $100,000.00. This home will sell to the highest bidder over $55,000 on Auction day. Do your homework and come prepared to place your best bid.

Cute Three Bedroom Home on Corner Lot

One Block to UNC ● Close to Downtown

Two Bedrooms Up ● Brick Fireplace

Finished Basement with Bedroom & Bath

Large One Car Garage ● Storage Shed

Mature Landscaping ● Sprinkler System

Brand New Paint ● Hardwood Floors

Newer Furnace, Water Heater & Roof

Updated Electrical Service & MORE!

Greeley Colorado Real Estate Auction

Real Estate Auction Previews.

Thursday, August 25, 2011 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Auction Day Thursday, September 1, 2011 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Can't Make It To The Auction?

This Auction features online bidding.

$5,000 deposit and signed documents required to bid on Real Estate online.

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AUCTION INFORMATION AND TERMS:

Buying real estate at Auction is fun, fair and easy. All potential buyers are urged to attend the property tours and inspect the property. A Property Information Package containing the contract to buy and sell, a sample title insurance commitment, property disclosure and other documents will be available at the property tours or it may be downloaded at www.rmebrealty.com. It will be continually updated until the day of the Auction. The property sells with no contingencies for financing, inspections of any kind or anything else so arrange your financing now. The owner has completed a property disclosure form that will be included in the Property Information Packet. If you desire to have any inspections or an appraisal completed, at your cost, we will assist you in any way we can. Make your inspections now and get ready to place your best bid. $5,000 in cash or a certified or cashier’s check, made payable to you, is required to receive a bidder’s number and to bid at the Auction. The successful bidder’s money shall be retained as a non-refundable deposit with the balance to be paid on closing in 30 days or less. All other bidder’s deposits will be immediately returned to them at the conclusion of the Auction. A standard 10% buyer’s premium applies to this sale. (10% shall be added to the high bid price to determine the contract price) Seller will convey the property by General Warranty Deed free of all liens and encumbrances. Property taxes and utilities will be prorated to the day of closing. Full terms will be available in the Bidder Information Packet, at the Auction and the preview. All announcements Auction day take precedence over any other. The owner will sell this property to the highest and best bidder over the starting bid on Auction day. See you there!

BROKER’S & AUCTIONEER'S DISCLAIMER:

This property sells As Is-Where Is with no guarantees or warranties of any kind. All information contained here was derived from reliable sources believed correct, but is not guaranteed. Buyer should verify all descriptions, condition reports, square footage, property boundaries, years of construction and anything else that may determine the value of this property. Buyers shall rely entirely on their own judgment and inspection. Announcements from the Auction Block take precedence over any previously printed material or any other oral statements made. RMEB Realty LLC, Robert Lee Johnson Broker, is handling all aspects of this transaction and has prepared and approved all advertising and marketing materials. Contact Bob at: 970-454-1010.

Can't Make It To The Auction?

This Auction features online bidding.

$5,000 deposit and signed documents required to bid on Real Estate online.

Visit www.whitleyauction.com to register to preview & bid online now!

Call us for your Auction!

Do you want true market value for your property;

NOW?

Tired of list, wait, drop the price and wait some more?

Do you have real estate you need SOLD?

Our Auctions create ACTION!

We will turn property into cold, hard cash in 30 days.

Let us present your property to the WORLD so you get true market value!

Contact us now for a confidential consultation.

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Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC

Robert Lee Johnson CAI AARE

Broker Auctioneer

Office: 970-454-1010

Toll Free: 866-888-4875

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc.

David P. Whitley CAI CES

Colorado Champion Auctioneer

Casey Giddings CAI

Auctioneer - Ring Person

Jaime Foote

Internet Auctioneer - Ring Person

www.whitleyauction.com

An Award Winning Colorado Auction Company

Professional Auctioneers, Innovative Technologies.

Eaton: 970-454-1010

Fort Collins: 970-224-2050

Denver Metro: 303-661-0202

Toll Free: 866-888-4875

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Auctioneers Who Know Auctions, Colorado Auctions and Sales.

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Colorado Auction Company RMEB Inc. is licensed, bonded and insured to conduct auctions in Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, Greeley, Cheyenne, Loveland, Longmont, Estes Park and other cities and towns throughout Colorado, Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain Region. We can auction and sell your personal property or real estate throughout North America through our partnerships with US Auction Group. If you are interested in real estate auctions or sales please visit our sister website at www.rmebrealty.com to find out more information about upcoming real estate auctions and real estate sales. Our large Eaton Auction Center serves as a massive Auction House if an on-site auction is not right for you. Our Auctioneers will professionally conduct your auction or liquidation at your location or ours.

Copyright 2011 RMEB Inc. www.whitleyauction.com  

The New Year Brings Back Thoughts of Childhood.

Thanks to a good friend for forwarding this on.  I am not sure who the credit for writing this goes to but it is spot on.  Happy New Year from RMEB Inc.  Whitley Auction.

-First, we survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or drank while they were pregnant. They took aspirin, ate blue cheese dressing, tuna from a can and didn't get tested for diabetes…Then after that trauma, we were put to sleep on our tummies in baby cribs covered with bright colored lead-base paints.


-We had no childproof lids on medicine bottles, locks on doors or cabinets and when we rode our bikes, we had baseball caps not helmets on our heads.

-As infants & children, we would ride in cars with no car seats, no booster seats, no seat belts, no air bags, bald tires and sometimes no brakes. Riding in the back of a pick- up truck on a warm day was always a special treat.

-We drank water from the garden hose and not from a bottle. We shared one soft drink with four friends, from one bottle and no one actually died from this.

-We ate cupcakes, white bread, real butter and bacon. We drank Kool-Aid made with real white sugar. And, we weren't overweight.. WHY? Because we were always outside playing...that's why! We would leave home in the morning and play all day, as long as we were back when the streetlights came on… No one was able to reach us all day. And, we were OKAY.

-We would spend hours building our go-carts out of scraps and then ride them down the hill, only to find out we forgot the brakes. After running into the bushes a few times, we learned to solve the problem

-We did not have Play stations, Nintendo's and X-boxes. There were no video games, no 150 channels on cable, no video movies or DVD's, no surround-sound or CD's, no cell phones, no personal computers, no Internet and no chat rooms... WE HAD FRIENDS and we went outside and found them!

-We fell out of trees, got cut, broke bones and teeth and there were no lawsuits from these accidents.

-We would get spankings with wooden spoons, switches, ping pong paddles, or just a bare hand and no one would call child services to report abuse.

-We ate worms and mud pies made from dirt, and the worms did not live in us forever.

-We were given BB guns for our 10th birthdays, made up games with sticks and a pink ball and, although we were told it would happen, we did not poke out very many eyes.

-We rode bikes or walked to a friend's house and knocked on the door or rang the bell, or just walked in and talked to them.

-Little League had tryouts and not everyone made the team. Those who didn't had to learn to deal with disappointment. Imagine that!!

-The idea of a parent bailing us out if we broke the law was unheard of. They actually sided with the law!

These generations have produced some of the best risk-takers, problem solvers and inventors ever.
The past 50 years have been an explosion of innovation and new ideas. We had freedom, failure, success and responsibility, and we learned how to deal with it all.

If YOU are one of them, CONGRATULATIONS!

80 Larimer County Colorado Acres For Sale At Auction. Tours Sunday 1-3 PM

Well last weekend we had eight inches of snow for our Absolute Auction preview of 80 acres of Larimer County Colorado Land and we still had numerous people brave the weather to come see this great property. The weather forecast for this Sunday says it is going to be a wonderful Colorado fall day with a high of 74. We will be conducting an Auction preview at the property located at the Northeast corner of Owl Canyon and Terry Lake roads from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Come and check out this great Larimer County Colorado Property we will sell at Absolute Auction on Saturday October 24, 3009. It has great access and is close to Fort Collins and Wellington. Check it all out here. This property and one share of North Poudre water sell at Auction to the highest bidder. Do not miss this opportunity to purchase Colorado land and auction.

Let us all be thankful the little boy was not really in the balloon! Have a great weekend!

Visit our web sites at http://www.whitleyauction.com/ and http://www.rmebrealty.com/.

Historic Colorado Willowcroft Farm Sells for $1,430,000.00 at Auction.

The Wolf family grew up there. Many people from all over the world had visited there. Willowcroft Farm was a little slice of heaven, to many people, right in the center of the Denver Metro area. Cynthia Wolf or “Cee” as most people knew her had passed on. Her barns and corrals were unused. Weeds grew in pens previously inhabited by miniature horses and donkeys. The three remaining heirs of the Wolf Estate all had their own homes and their own lives. They all agreed that it was impossible for them to maintain Willowcroft the way it should be so they decided to sell it.

How do you sell a historic, nine-acre farm surrounded by multi-million dollar homes and a developed city? How do you arrive at a price for a property that one person thinks should be bulldozed and another thinks should be preserved forever? The estate had an appraiser value the land to answer some of these questions. The appraiser’s answer was that the property was worth somewhere around $800,000.00. Several family members thought it had to be worth more. They were also concerned about the contents remaining on the property. They needed to effectively market and sell all of the estate’s property, in a short amount of time, for its current true market value.

The Personal Representative of the Estate enlisted the help of Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. The Auctioneers and Broker with RMEB have been conducting successful estate auctions in Colorado for over twenty-five years. They presented a plan to the Wolf Estate to sell Willowcroft Farm and all its contents at Public Auction in one day. The heirs liked what they heard. RMEB developed a marketing plan that accentuated the history of Willowcroft Farm as well as its development potential. Through a combination of print media, direct mail, signage, web sites, email blasts and press releases, RMEB’s Auctioneers were able to get the word out about the Auction of Willowcroft farm in a huge way.

Friday, April 3, 2009 was a beautiful spring day at Willowcroft Farm. All of the marketing RMEB conducted the last 30 days brought a huge crowd to the scheduled afternoon preview. People came to look at the real estate and buildings. They came to look at the antique furnishings that would be sold the next day. They came to see if there was a feed trough or saddle pad they could use with their horses. They came to see it all, by the hundreds. As the afternoon progressed, RMEB’s staff noticed that the large clouds to the west were growing larger. The weatherman said to expect up to twelve inches of snow by Saturday morning. Saturday morning. The Willowcroft Farm Auction was scheduled to start at 11:10 AM Saturday morning.

The Auctioneers and staff of Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. sprung into action. Large canopies were arranged to cover the massive front yard where the auction would be conducted. Merchandise was moved into covered storage. Extra staff members were called to assist with the storm preparations. David P. Whitley Lead Auctioneer stated, “Old Man Winter can rear his head one more time but the Auction must go on.” RMEB did everything in its power that afternoon and clear into the evening to make sure Saturday’s Auction would still be a success.
Saturday morning came early for RMEB’s Auctioneers and staff. The weatherman had been wrong and Old Man Winter only dumped about six inches of sloppy, wet snow. The first order of business was to shovel the lawn. Yes, you read that correctly. To try to give all the auction attendees a more comfortable Auction experience RMEB shoveled the lawn. The tents and canopies where raised. Hot coffee was brewed but none of the staff had time to take one sip. They were too busy preparing for the crowds, which were already arriving. Somehow, they pulled it all off. The audio and video equipment was assembled and placed to make each bidder’s view as good as possible. Auction catalogs and Property Information Packets were distributed. The PA system was connected and David P. Whitley Auctioneer started to make the announcements. It was Saturday morning. It was Auction Time.

Many people think an Auction just happens. Every Auction that Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers conducts takes weeks of planning. The Willowcroft Farm Auction was no different. There was a very valuable piece of real estate to be sold today. There were also valuable antiques, art work and even pots and pans to sell. RMEB organized and cataloged the auction so that all the highest value items would be sold in the first two hours of the Auction. People would come brave the snow, wind and cold but few people would brave it all day. After the best items were sold, they planned to sell the real estate. When the real estate was finished, the Auction would continue with small items, box lots and books.

At 11:10 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2009, David P. Whitley, Lead Auctioneer for Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and RMEB Realty called the crowd to order and started the auction. He sold small antiques, paintings and furniture to an onsite crowd that numbered in the hundreds. Internet bidders from around the country also bid and purchased items through RMEB’s live internet broadcast of the Auction. The wind and snow made it a downright chilly Colorado spring day. RMEB’s staff could see that the crowd would not be able to brave the cold all day. Fifteen minutes into the Auction a second Auctioneer went to the barns and started to sell farm items in a second auction ring. This doubled the speed at which RMEB was able to sell items and made the buyers happy as two very different kinds of merchandise were be sold at the same time.

In short order, all of the items at the barns had new owners. Chairs, dining tables and paintings fell under the Auctioneer’s gavel and went to proud new owners. It was now time to sell the real estate. Willowcroft Farm was on the auction block. Auctioneer David Whitley opened the auction. A bidder represented by a real estate broker placed the opening bid of $860,000.00. Whitley called for and received a bid of $875,000.00, which was soon topped, by another bid of $900,000.00. It became evident there were three people who wanted to own Willowcroft Farm. RMEB Auctioneer and Ringwoman Casey Giddings moved towards the first bidder while Ringmen Kevin Rutter and Calvin Ogren approached the other two bidders. The auction was on.

Ringmen act as an extension of the auctioneer. They get “up close” and personal with a bidder. They let the Auctioneer know when a bidder has placed a bid. They assist the bidder in understanding the process, what the current bid is and what the next bid asked for is. They confirm when the bidder has the current bid and when the bidder needs to place a higher bid.

RMEB has some of the best ringmen and women in the Auction business. Casey, Calvin and Kevin each had a bidder to work with. Auctioneer Whitley continued to ask for and received higher bids. Soon the bidding had reached $1,200,000.00. The tension throughout the several hundred people in attendance was evident. It was like the last two minutes of a tied Super Bowl. No one can explain the feeling the two remaining bidders must have felt. Both wanted to win. Both had already stated they would not bid again. Whitley continued to call for a bid of $1,225,000.00. “Yes” was the exclamation from two of RMEB’s ringmen. The bid was now $1,225,000.00 and Whitley asked for more.

Everyone comes to an auction with an idea of what he or she thinks an item is worth. Properly advertised and marketed public auctions are one of the best ways to discover the current market price of an item. The opinions of others affect a person’s idea of worth. Auctions are open and transparent. They require a potential buyer to take action. A person may attend an auction with an idea of the value of a particular item. Everyone knows the true value of an item after the item is sold to the highest bidder. Whitley asked for a Million Two Fifty and “Yes,” was the response from ringwoman Giddings.

One bidder is winning and one is losing. The lead always changes. One Million Two Seventy-Five was the call. He shook his head. He said no. He wanted this property but he was already way past his perceived value. RMEB’s ringmen continued to ask him to increase the bid. After several responses of “no” and “I am done” he walked off, only to be followed by RMEB’s ring men. Who knows what they said, but when Whitley asked again for a Million Two Seventy-Five, the answer this time was yes!

The lead had changed again. Whitley called for a Million Three. She wanted it. They wanted it. The bid was already more than she had expected it to be. She said no before and then had bid again. Giddings asked her for one more bid at $1,300,000.00 and the answer was no. She asked her again as Whitley called “All in, all done”. Her answer this time was yes. She bid $1,300,000.00. Whitley accepted the bid and immediately asked for a Million Three and a Quarter. It was evident to everyone that the winning bid had been placed. The other bidders said no. This time they meant it. Whitley called for an increase in the bids and seeing none, declared a new owner of Willowcroft Farm.

In four minutes, RMEB sold Willowcroft Farm for a total price, including buyer’s premium, of $1,430,000.00. The winning bidder was happy. The large crowd applauded. The other bidders even appeared happy for the new owner. There were no contingencies. There was no further negotiation. The contract was signed and a closing was scheduled for thirty days later. Not missing a beat, Whitley thanked all the bidders and called for the next lot. There was still more to sell.

Auction Sellers Sometimes Are The Best Auction Buyers

Most auctioneers, who have been in business for any length of time, realize that what an auctioneer truly does is solve problems. Few people call an auctioneer when everything is rosy. People call an auctioneer because they need something sold in a definite amount of time. They may need money quickly. They may need to clear out a warehouse or manufacturing center due to the sale of the facility. They may be dealing with the estate of a parent or loved one. They may be in a dire financial situation and need to liquidate assets to raise cash. Whatever the reason, most people who call an auctioneer have a problem.

We at Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. pride ourselves on being superior problem solvers. When a client contacts us we listen to the client’s needs and develop a solution that meets those needs. It seems that Michael Jackson had a problem. His representative contacted a noted Los Angeles auction company to arrange for an auction. They packed and loaded his items. They moved his items to another location and then began the painstaking process of creating a five-volume auction catalog listing everything from his lone glove to the massive gates from Neverland.

We are good at correctly identifying and cataloging items. It is our job, as auctioneers, to represent the goods to be sold in the best light. We repair, clean, detail, polish & paint. Many times we turn the seller’s “sow’s ear” into a “silver purse”. It seems this happened with the Prince of Pop. Now he wants all his stuff back. Check the story out on E Online by clicking here.

This same thing has happened to us in our over 20 years of auction business. Many times the item a seller needs to sell has grown old in his or her eyes. However, just wait until we shine it up and start to market it. The magic that seller once saw in the item returns. We have to caution our sellers to beware of this. It is still the same item they wanted to sell. We are good at presenting it in a new light; a light that attracts attention and buyers. After all, we are problem solvers. Now if I could just find that matching glove.

The Rise and Fall of a Lottery Winner

It seems an Indiana lottery winner blew all the cash on a houseful of goodies. This person took the smart route and hired an auctioneer to sell the goodies and raise some cash. Check the story and video out here. Even if you did not blow your lottery winnings, we all need quick cash at times. We can sell your personal property or real estate and convert it to cash in a short time. Our professional auctions feature live internet broadcasts. Our auctioneers conduct auctions in Colorado, Wyoming and throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Call us for a confidential consultation.

Auctioneers Attend Colorado Convention in Denver

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. Auctioneers and managers recently attended the Colorado Auctioneers Association Convention held in Denver, Colorado. While there, they attended seminars on auction methods and continuing auction education. National experts in their areas of expertise presented these seminars. Real Estate auctions are a hot topic. There were several opportunities to learn about new, cost efficient ways to market and sell real estate at auction. David Whitley, RMEB CEO and lead Auctioneer said, “As the economy and real estate market has weakened, we have been inundated with requests from people to conduct real estate auctions. We are always looking for more ways to effectively market and sell real estate in a short period.

A nationally acclaimed author and speaker presented two seminars on time management and organization. Auctioneer Casey Giddings stated, “Our clients keep us incredibly busy. Time management is one of our most important tools in the auction business.” Casey also participated in the Colorado Champion Auctioneer Contest. She made everyone at RMEB very proud of her auctioneering skills.

Everyone at RMEB believes in constantly learning so that we can provide superior service to our clients. The Colorado Auctioneers Association 2009 Convention was not only educational for us it was fun. We live, breathe and sleep (when we get to sleep!) the auction business. We look forward to meeting you and discussing how we can solve your problems.

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. is a full service Auction & Real Estate company that conducts successful Auctions, estate sales & liquidations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Greeley and the entire states of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska onsite or at our Auction house located in Eaton Colorado using award winning Auctioneers. We auction and sell real estate and personal property including industrial equipment, vehicles, trucks, tools, antiques, coins, fine art, firearms, cars and complete estates. Check out our websites at www.whitleyauction.com and www.rmebrealty.com. Call us at any time at 970-454-1010 or toll free at 866-888-4875 to learn more about our successful auctions.

100 Acre Elizabeth (Denver) Colorado Ranch-Horse Property For Sale At Public Auction

Here it is Thanksgiving time already. We hope all of you have a very enjoyable Thanksgiving Day. We here at Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. are all thankful to have great clients and customers that allow us to stay busy in the auction profession. We have been busy marketing a great auction we have coming up. We will be selling at Public Real Estate Auction a wonderful 100 Acre Elizabeth, Colorado horse property with beautiful house, large barn, outdoor arena, outbuildings and more. It sells in two tracts at Public Auction on December 13, 2008 at 10:30 AM. This property is close to Denver & Colorado Springs. The first tract is 60 acres with home and buildings and the second tract is 40 acres ready for you to build on. You can see complete details at www.rmebrealty.com or www.whitleyauction.com.

Check out the nine minute auction video below.

We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for your continued business and support!

Neurosurgeon, Commander, Lawyer, Engineer

We handle the liquidation of over 100 estates a year here in the Denver and Colorado Front Range Area. Most of the items from these estates end up being sold at Public Auction, either onsite or at our Eaton Auction Center in Downtown Eaton, Colorado. Some of the estates we handle are more memorable than others. We have recently been hired to liquidate an estate I am sure we will all remember for some time.

Long time Denver resident Dr. Lawrence M. Robertson passed away unexpectedly recently. The Personal Representative of his estate hired us to liquidate all his personal property on VERY SHORT NOTICE! Dr. Robertson was well known in Denver, Colorado and the surrounding states. Not only was he a Neurosurgeon but he was also a US Navy Commander, Electrical Engineer and Law School Graduate. In his spare time he loved building model aircraft and adding to his huge model railroading collection. I never was fortunate enough to meet Dr. Robertson but I am sure he was a very interesting man. We learn about people as we sort through their personal belongings in preparation for an estate sale or auction.

Dr. Robertson’s Estate includes some wonderful merchandise. There are some great old family antiques including an original Maria pot, Kachina dolls, a rare 1860 US Calvary Civil War sword with the original belt & brass eagle belt buckle, antique furniture, artwork, new and like new tools, antique medical instruments, over 100 model airplanes, over 1000 scale model train items, medical, law and other books, laboratory items and tons more. Visit www.whitleyauction.com to see the complete details and all the items in this auction. Check out some of these items in the slide show below.

Dr. Robertson’s office was located at 1635 Gilpin in the Capital Hill area of Denver. Due to an extreme lack of parking, we will be selling all of his possessions at an internet only auction. This is just like a live auction except there is no auctioneer and all the bidding takes place over the internet. The auction items will all be posted online so anyone can view the items and place his or her best bids. At 1:10 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2008 the auction will start to close with lot number one. Each successive item will close every thirty seconds until all the items are sold.

If you have bid on eBay before then you will have no problem bidding here. We even make it easier to make sure you win. There is an auto-extend feature that extends the closing time on any item that receives a bid in the last five minutes of the bidding. This feature keeps extending the item’s ending time until no more bids are received. This helps to prevent last second sniping. Many times more than 50% of the bids come in during this extended bidding time. Of course, you can always just leave your best bid beforehand and not watch the closing. Learn about this auction at our auction website, www.whitleyauction.com.

Make sure and check out all of Dr. Robertson’s items. It is interesting what you can learn about a person from the possessions they had. If you are handling an estate or downsizing, feel free to contact us for free advice. Most people only handle one estate in their life. We have handled thousands and can surely help you with what seems to be an overwhelming task.

Happy Auctioning!

David

DAVID P. WHITLEY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN WASHINGTON DC FOR AUCTION ACTION ON CAPITOL HILL DAY

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. Auctioneer David P. Whitley CAI CES recently joined fellow members of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) in Washington, DC for the association’s annual Auction Action on Capitol Hill Day. This annual event brings industry leaders from across the nation to meet with members of Congress to educate them about the quarter-trillion dollar live-auction industry and discuss issues of concern to professional auctioneers.

Participants this year educated members of Congress about the current foreclosure crisis and the current system for disposing of foreclosed home. Contrary to popular belief, professional auctioneers do not manage the sales of foreclosed home at public auction and the reality is that the majority of foreclosure auctions fail, costing distressed homeowners their homes and equity, as well as costing the American taxpayer billions of dollars.

Whitley is a member of the National Auctioneers Association and the Colorado Auctioneers Association. He is the President and CEO of Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and has been an active member in the auction industry for 23 years.

“I was honored to join my fellow auctioneers in Washington DC to discuss with members of Congress the foreclosure crisis impacting our country and educate them about the current system which is flawed, “ said Whitley. “ There is a better solution available for homeowners and America’s taxpayers when selling federally insured homes at foreclosure auctions and I am excited to be part of the discussion and potential solution.”

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and its sister company Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC provide quality auction and auctioneering services to the Rocky Mountain Region. Through its staff, they service Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska clients that desire professional auction services and sales for real estate and personal property. RMEB conducts many auctions at its 20,000 square foot Eaton Auction Center centrally located in downtown Eaton, Colorado. There they sell tools, machinery, cars, trucks, antiques, firearms, fine art and more. RMEB’s auction services extend beyond its main areas of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont and Denver, Colorado into Wyoming, Nebraska and beyond.

They offer live, real-time internet bidding on most of their auctions and have sold items to buyers from all over the USA, Mexico, Canada, Germany and other countries. Auctioneers David P. Whitley, Catherine "Casey" L Giddings and Robert L. "Bob" Johnson are all graduates of the Certified Auctioneers Institute and maintain the prestigious CAI designation. RMEB can be contacted through its websites at www.whitleyauction.com or www.rmebrealty.com or by telephone at 970-454-1010.

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RMEB Auctioneers and staff attend National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Nashville Tennessee.

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. Auctioneers and staff recently attended the National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Nashville Tennessee. While there, they attended educational offerings on live online auctions, promoting and marketing real estate auctions, ring man skills, employing innovative marketing techniques and more. Auction industry leaders taught these classes. RMEB Auctioneer Casey Giddings CAI, from Fort Collins, Colorado stated, “This is the one place professional auctioneers can come to not only learn about new auction techniques but to share what works for us as well”.

David P. Whitley CAI CES, RMEB’s lead Auctioneer, was one of five auctioneers chosen to sit on a panel discussing ways to start and build a successful auction business. He said, “Our auction company has been attending state and national auction association events for years. We have learned from some of the best in the business. When we have the opportunity to share what works for us with newer members of this profession we consider it an honor and a privilege.” Over 1400 NAA members and their families attended the convention.

Both Giddings and Whitley competed in the International Auctioneer Contest. Contest chairman Paul Behr CAI stated, “This group of contestants makes up some of the best auctioneers in the world”. While neither came home with the Champion’s trophy, both did very well in the competition. Giddings said, “Auctioneering in this contest is a very good way for me to continually work on being a better auctioneer. It would be nice to win but it is nicer to know I am always becoming better at what I do.”

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and its sister company Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC provide quality auction and auctioneering services to the Rocky Mountain Region. Through its staff, they service Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska clients that desire professional auction services and sales for real estate and personal property. RMEB conducts many auctions at its 20,000 square foot Eaton Auction Center centrally located in downtown Eaton, Colorado. There they sell tools, machinery, cars, trucks, antiques, firearms, fine art and more. RMEB’s auction services extend beyond its main areas of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont and Denver, Colorado into Wyoming, Nebraska and beyond.

They offer live, real-time internet bidding on most of their auctions and have sold items to buyers from all over the USA, Mexico, Canada, Germany and other countries. Auctioneers David P. Whitley, Catherine "Casey" L Giddings and Robert L. "Bob" Johnson are all graduates of the Certified Auctioneers Institute and maintain the prestigious CAI designation. RMEB can be contacted through its websites at www.whitleyauction.com or www.rmebrealty.com or by telephone at 970-454-1010.

RMEB Auctioneers to Compete for International Auctioneer Championship Title

Fort Collins, Colorado may soon be the home of the world’s best auctioneer if David Whitley or Casey Giddings have anything to say about it. Casey and David will be joining over 90 auctioneers from across the world in Nashville at the 59th International Auctioneers Conference and Show to compete in the 20th International Auctioneer Championship competition. The male and female winners of this competition are regarded by the auction industry as being the best in the world.

These competitors will be judged on their presentation, chant, voice quality, body language and other elements of effective auctioneering. There is also an interview segment of the competition that participants will be judged on. The finalists will compete on Friday, July 11, 2008 before over 1,000 of their peers at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and Nashville Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The winners will receive a $10,000 cash prize, trophy and become the spokespersons for the National Auctioneers Association before the media and state auctioneer associations across the country. One of the highlights of their reign as IAC champions include auctioneering at the St. Jude Toy Auction for the patients of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. The IAC Champions sell toys donated by the National Auctioneers Association to patients who use play money to bid on the toys.

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and its sister company Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC provide quality auction and auctioneering services to the Rocky Mountain Region. Through its staff, they service Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska clients that desire professional auction services and sales for real estate and personal property. RMEB conducts many auctions at its 20,000 square foot Eaton Auction Center centrally located in downtown Eaton, CO. There they sell tools, machinery, cars, trucks, antiques, firearms, fine art and more. RMEB’s auction services extend beyond its main areas of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont and Denver, Colorado into Wyoming, Nebraska and beyond.

They offer live, real-time internet bidding on most of their auctions and have sold items to buyers from all over the USA, Mexico, Canada, Germany and other countries. Auctioneers David P. Whitley, Catherine "Casey" L Giddings and Robert L. "Bob" Johnson are all graduates of the Certified Auctioneers Institute and maintain the prestigious CAI designation. RMEB can be contacted through its websites at www.whitleyauction.com or www.rmebrealty.com or by telephone at 970-454-1010.

Whitley and Johnson attend Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate in our nation’s capitol.

David P. Whitley CAI CES Auctioneer and CEO of Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and Bob Johnson CAI broker for Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC recently attended the National Auctioneers Association’s six-day Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate course held in Gaithersburg, Maryland. “AARE was an intense six days of learning and sharing,” Whitley said after returning to Colorado. “Class lectures were a small part of this designation program. We spent a lot of time working on group projects and discussing how different auction companies do things. AARE brings together auctioneers who are serious about selling real estate at auction. Bob and I learned several things we will put to work for our clients immediately,” he added.

The National Auctioneers Association states, an auctioneer with the AARE designation has gone the 'extra mile' to ensure they offer the highest level of professionalism and the most up-to-date information when it comes to selling properties. Whether selling residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial properties, AARE auctioneers have enhanced knowledge in all pertinent areas, such as:

• Marketing techniques
  
• Financial/investment calculations
  
• Evaluating cash flow
  
• Holding-period analysis
  
• Tax consequences of buying and selling properties
  
• Multi-parcel real estate auctions

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and its sister company Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC provide quality auction and auctioneering services to the Rocky Mountain Region. Through its staff, they service Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska clients that desire professional auction services and sales for real estate and personal property. RMEB conducts many auctions at its 20,000 square foot Eaton Auction Center centrally located in downtown Eaton, CO. There they sell tools, machinery, cars, trucks, antiques, firearms, fine art and more. RMEB’s auction services extend beyond its main areas of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont and Denver, Colorado into Wyoming, Nebraska and beyond.

They offer live, real-time internet bidding on most of their auctions and have sold items to buyers from all over the USA, Mexico, Canada, Germany and other countries. Auctioneers David P. Whitley, Catherine "Casey" L Giddings and Robert L. "Bob" Johnson are all graduates of the Certified Auctioneers Institute and maintain the prestigious CAI designation. RMEB can be contacted through its websites at http://www.whitleyauction.com/ or http://www.rmebrealty.com/ or by telephone at 970-454-1010.

RMEB staff attends 2008 Colorado Auctioneer's Association Convention.

Three members of the Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. team recently attended the Colorado Auctioneers Association annual convention held in Denver, Colorado January 4-6 2008. David P. Whitley CAI CES, Casey Giddings CAI and Jaime Foote all enjoyed the education and camaraderie at the 50th anniversary meeting. They attend classes on bid calling, auction technology, marketing and more.

Casey Giddings competed in the 2008 CAA bid calling championship. She did an excellent job and everyone at RMEB was very proud of her. After the contest Giddings stated, "A contest like this is very intimidating for any auctioneer. Most people are nervous getting up in front of a small group of people to speak. Auctioneers do that every day. We learn to deal with our nerves a bit. Getting up in front of a room full of auctioneers adds an entirely new dimension to that nervousness. Even though I did not win the contest this year, I will be back. This makes me a better auctioneer."

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and its sister company Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC provide quality auction and auctioneering services to the Rocky Mountain Region. Through its staff, they service Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska clients that desire professional auction services and sales for real estate and personal property. RMEB conducts many auctions at its 20,000 square foot Eaton Auction Center centrally located in downtown Eaton, CO. There they sell tools, machinery, cars, trucks, antiques, firearms, fine art and more. RMEB's auction services extend beyond its main areas of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont and Denver, Colorado into Wyoming, Nebraska and beyond.

They offer live, real-time internet bidding on most of their auctions and have sold items to buyers from all over the USA, Mexico, Canada, Germany and other countries. Auctioneers David P. Whitley, Catherine "Casey" L Giddings and Robert L. "Bob" Johnson are all graduates of the Certified Auctioneers Institute and maintain the prestigious CAI designation. RMEB can be contacted through its websites at http://www.whitleyauction.com/ or http://www.rmebrealty.com/ or by telephone at 970-454-1010.