Farm Auction Process

Step 1:  Contact Us
Get in touch with us!  We're always happy to discuss potential auctions and how RK Statewide Auction Service can be of service.

Step 2:  Discussion On Items For Auction
Rick has a detailed discussion with every potential customer regarding the items that can/should sell at the auction. 

Step 3:  Discuss/Determine Pricing & Fees
Rick will use his extensive experience in the auction industry to provide insight into the price that many items will bring at auction.  Auctioneer fees will also be discussed and agreed upon in this step.

Step 4:  Set Date & Time
Find a date and time that works well for all parties involved.  Customer schedules, current auction calendar, and local events are all taken into consideration when choosing the date & time for the auction.

Step 5:  Create & Distribute Marketing Materials
In the case of Farm/Machinery/Estate/Antique/Gun auctions, the primary method of marketing depends on the type of sale and the quantity and quality of the items for auction.  We'll choose the method(s) best-suited for your sale (print, radio, interactive) and advertise locally, regionally, or nationally.  Additionally, RK Auction Service has an established (and ever-growing) customer database of 1000+ people that will be contacted with Sale Bills via email or standard post.  Email reminders about the auction are also sent out two days prior to the sale.  These steps ensure that we'll have a great crowd on auction day!

Step 6:  Handle Potential Customer Inquiries
RK Auction Service prides itself on providing excellent customer service, both to the individual(s) we're having an auction for as well as the customers interested in purchasing items at the sale.   By phone or email, we'll do our best to handle all questions we receive in a timely and professional manner.

Step 7:  Auction Day!
After all the planning and marketing, it's here....Auction Day!  We'll bring our experienced staff and will do our best to get you top-dollar on all your items! 

Step 8:  Finalize The Auction
After the auction we'll discuss the total revenue from the sale, the auctioneer fees, and the timeline for finalizing the sale.  All money will be kept in RK Statewide Auction Service's account until the sale has been balanced.  Once finalized, RK Statewide Auction will send or drop-off the check to the seller(s).