Category: Real Estate Auctions

3 Things You Can Do to Sell Your Home Faster

A new job in a different city; unforeseen financial hardship; a new custom-built house that’s almost move-in ready; there are a lot of reasons you might find yourself in need of a quick home sale. The bad news is, selling a home is an intricate process, which means it can often be lengthy. The good… Read more »

Home Staging Tips to Get Your House Ready to Sell

If you want your home to sell quickly and for the highest value, your first step is to nail the presentation. That’s what the concept of home staging is all about—setting the stage to draw in prospective buyers and convince them your property is the one they’re looking for. This is especially important if you’ve… Read more »

Benefits of Auctioning Your Home

Home auctioning is a growing industry, fast competing with the traditional home listing by hometown-based real estate agents. In an age when we need everything done instantaneously, home selling and buying remains one of the most time-consuming and laborious tasks in the retail industry. More and more sellers are exploring home auctioning as a definitive,… Read more »

Auctioneers Association & Choosing an Auction Company

The Oklahoma State Auctioneers Association [OSAA], founded in 1955, was created to establish a community of fair auctioneers and buyers. As a full-service auction and realty company, Smith & Co Auction & Realty is dedicated to providing exceptional service for both buyers and sellers. There are many advantages to joining an auctioneer’s association, here are… Read more »

Tips for Purchasing Your First Home

Before purchasing your first home, you’ll want to focus on a few very important steps of the home buying process. After stabilizing your credit, determining what you can afford, and researching all costs, you’ll be ready to get into the more exciting aspects of choosing your first home. Stabilize Your Credit Your credit score is… Read more »

­­­­­­­Benefits of Real Estate Auctions

Trying to buy or sell a home or property on your own can become a headache and a hassle. What if few, if any, people are interested in it? How are do you find the right buyers?   An auction, on the other hand, is about bringing like-minded people together for a purpose, and auctions… Read more »

Real Estate Auctions: What to Know

Tips for Buying a Home at an Auction

It is becoming more popular for home buyers to look towards real estate auctions for their big purchase. However, before taking on the auction block, there are a few key things to understand in order to achieve success. The different types of real estate auctions Before attending an auction, it’s important to understand what type… Read more »

Bidder’s Choice: What Does it Mean?

Definition of Bidders Choice

Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just a beginner, everyone can agree that the extensive vocabulary you hear at an auction can be a little overwhelming. Between the statement, the hammer and the rhythmic chant, there’s a lot to take in, but it’s “bidder’s choice” that quite possibly could be the most essential term you… Read more »

How to Possibly Get a Bargain at an Auction

How to Possibly Get a Bargain at an Auction

If you love shopping for the best deals, then you’re sure to enjoy attending an auction! There are all kinds of great deals to be had, from large properties to small trinkets. So what can you do to find the best bargains? Attend an auction preview Auction previews give you an opportunity to take a… Read more »