I wanted to take a moment today to share some reflections on just how interesting the auction business really is — and the wide variety of things I’ve seen over my nearly three decades in this profession. When someone calls me, it’s usually one of two moments in their life. Sometimes, it’s a happy occasion […]
As some of you might have noticed, I’ve been absent from the newsletter for the past couple of weeks. Truth be told, our office has been extremely busy preparing an incredible lineup of spring auctions. I am also really excited about the residential and commercial properties that we have listed this spring and also the […]
As I sit down to write this article on Tuesday evening, I’m reminded of how unpredictable spring weather can be. It’s chilly outside, and I can’t help but wonder—what happened to the nice weather we had over the past few weeks that gave us a glimpse of hope? Many of you are either enjoying spring […]
Remember the days when you would get up on a Saturday morning and drive to a live auction? It was a great place to grab a hotdog and coke and catch up with the neighbors under a tent while, at times, trying to outbid the same neighbors when the item you both wanted came across the […]
I hope everyone has had a great week! Our office has been incredibly busy with The Guinn Estate Auction and The Junk Ditch Liquidation Auction taking place this past weekend. Both auctions were very successful, and we’re happy to have wrapped them up for our clients. Recently, I’ve worked with numerous clients who have encountered […]
I hope everyone has had a great week! As I sit down to write this column, the sun is finally shining, and today’s high is expected to reach 56 degrees. With a glimpse of spring on the horizon, thoughts turn to planting season, farms changing hands, and new beginnings for the next generation of farmers. […]
Hi everyone, and welcome to this edition of What’s Hot and What’s Not, a publication of the Steffen Group that helps keep everyone up to date on what items are selling strong in the auction business along with those items that are not selling strong currently. There continues to be talk about “Live Auctions” and […]
Hi everyone, and welcome to this edition of What’s Hot and What’s Not, a monthly publication of the Steffen Group that helps keep everyone up to date on what items are selling strong in the auction business along with those items that are in a soft market. Every week I have conversations with those that […]
Hi everyone, and welcome to this edition of What’s Hot and What’s Not, a monthly publication of the Steffen Group that helps keep everyone up to date on what items are selling strong in the auction business along with those items that are not selling strong currently. I wanted to start out by sharing some […]