Thursday, September 4, 2014

Why Sell Your Real Estate at Auction?

"SOLD!"

Sheer excitement builds, followed by satisfaction when you hear those words come out of the auctioneer’s mouth, or read it across your screen.  There are auction companies that are raising the bar for buyers and sellers.  Companies like Platinum Bid Auction Service, who combine the best of both worlds.  We embrace the traditional values and excitement of the live auctions, but we have modern self-built software which enables our company to combine the online and the live auction experience.  Not only does online bidding allow for a wide range of buyers, it is also not controlled by climate or weather, which are always factors in a successful live sale.

But wait, why sell your real estate at auction? Is that the best idea for your property or estate? You bet it is! More and more people are buying and selling their homes and land through the auction method.  It is becoming the preferred method for many sellers. The auction practice for real estate accelerates the process. The auction company is responsible for marketing the property, where each property is handled in a unique situation and aimed at targeted audiences. Rather than waiting for people to see your real estate listings, the marketing at auction takes the information directly to the targeted buyers.

Another benefit is that every person bidding on your property must be pre-approved for financing, as well as have some amount of time or money invested to be bidding. These are all genuinely interested buyers at auction day.  However, in another aspect, the seller controls all the chips. The seller determines a set price and has the ability to accept or decline the highest bids or offers on their property.  We give you, the seller, the option to say yes or no to the final bid price. This allows you to remain in control and know exactly what is happening.  Properties generally sell “as is, where is” with no warranties given out. This process eliminates high seller carrying costs (such as interest, taxes and maintenances) as well as the worry of handling the listing themselves. Relax and let the professionals go to work for you.

Buyers that go to real estate property auctions go to buy, not just to look at the property.  Real estate auctions are also very time efficient, typically a four week marketing plan with 2-3 open houses that are 1-3 hours in length. This avoids any unnecessary time spent, additional showings, or other unplanned ventures with the property. Everything has a set plan and time frame, as predetermined by the seller and auctioneer, and advertised to any potential buyers. This also takes the seller out of the negotiating involved with selling properties, and makes it as simple as possible.

The real estate auction process is a win-win scenario for all parties involved. From the seller to the buyer this is an exciting and fast paced adventure. Platinum Bid Auction Service is ready to answer your questions, help make vital decisions, and most importantly get you the best price at auction for your real estate and property! With our new Multi-Parcel Bidding platform we offer the ability to sell your property in one unit, or separately, depending on the bidding. So whether you have a resort property or a single family home Platinum Bid can facilitate your Real Estate Auction needs!

Call us today to learn more at 616-608-8416 or go online to www.platinumbidauctions.com to see all that we can offer.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Municipal Owned Equipment & Vehicle Online Auctions

Platinum Bid Auction Service is Hosting Several Municipal Owned Equipment & Vehicle Online Auctions in Spring of 2014

MAY 15th
Selling on behalf of:

City of Muskegon DPW
St. Joseph, MI DPW
Lenawee County Road Commission
Village of Sand Lake
Village of Howard City
City of Wayland






...And Continued Daily Additions

Have Items to Consign? Call Today for Details on Selling from Your Location or Ours!
616-608-8416
Offering Monthly or Weekly Options to Sell.

Take Advantage of Our National Buyer Base, Award Winning Marketing, and the Experience You Deserve.
Call us Today, we look forward to helping you!

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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Coming Spring 2014: Annual Spring Ag Equipment Sale

Have Equipment to Sell??


Put our National Buyer Base to Work for You!

We will sell your items directly from your location, or from our location, the choice is yours!
If interested in being a part of this upcoming event, be sure to give our offices a call.  We are looking forward to helping you, and developing a lasting relationship.
Don't miss out on this great opportunity.

Call Now: 616-608-8416

Thursday, January 2, 2014


Here's to Hoping Everyone Had a Very Merry Christmas & A Blessed Year to Come!

Welcome to the Year 2014!

2013 gave us many amazing opportunities as a company to learn, develop and grow. We are very excited to start a new year, but would like to take the time to thank the individuals who helped us have a great start to 2013.  We strive at being reachable at the click of a mouse or phone, while having friendly service and timely responses.  

If you are considering selling Vehicles, Equipment, Estates or Real Estate give us a call, and let us answer any questions about the process or offer a free no hassle consultation for the year to come!
Put our National Buyer Base to Work for You!


Call Us Today: 616-608-8416

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

The Friendly Faces of Platinum Bid Auction Service

Marketing Director, Alyssa Draft (Left)
Sales Manager, Craig Kuiper (Center)
Owner, Dennis Kaptein (Right)
Our Team of Experts, Always Working
Hard to do the Best for the Customer!

Sales Manager, Craig Kuiper.  
He will answer any questions in regards to Selling, Consigning, Purchasing, Upcoming Auctions or any other questions one may have!


Controller & Office Manager, Shelley Huttinga (Left)
Marketing Director, Alyssa Draft (Center)
Administrative Assistant, Susan Kleyn (Right)
Call Our Offices any time and one of us would love to answer any questions you may have!

Go To Platinum Bid Auction Service Website to Learn More!
https://www.platinumbidauctions.com/


Friday, September 20, 2013

Auctions Can Still Combine the Traditional and Modern Experience

Many people enjoy the thrill and excitement of going to a live auction.  However with a world that is geared to cyber purchasing and selling that may be difficult.  Traditional live auctions have the ability to create lasting relationships between the buyers and sellers.   Potential buyers have the opportunity to view the equipment the day of the sale, thus pondering on how badly the want or desire is.  The thrill of the chase is involved seeing your opponent raise their hand to the piece you are bidding on.  Sheer excitement builds, followed by satisfaction when the auctioneer shouts “Sold!”, and you are the winning bidder.  The potential for lifelong return customers and friends is an always present aspect to the live auction industry. 

However, this is a dying fad among the people of today’s society.  In today’s world this all seems to be a thing of the past.  Everything is in the cyber realm of shopping.  You can buy from eBay, Craig’s List, Amazon and countless other large online shopping networks.  These larger networks seem to be taking over the shopping and buying industry for their sake of convenience.  However, there are accounts all over the internet of scams, lies, and entrapment made every day from unhappy buyers and sellers on such sites.  How then do people purchase and have the same amount of satisfaction and happiness and not the let down and disappointment?

There are Auction Companies that are raising the bar for buyers and sellers.  Companies like Platinum Bid Auction Service, who combine the best of both worlds.  We embrace the traditional values and excitement of the live auctions, but we have modern self-built software which enables our company to combine the online and the live auction experience.  While hosting a live auction Platinum Bid offers online Simulcast Bidding through Proxibid.  So buyers will still enjoy the live tradition, while buyers who enjoy the comfort of their home may also partake in the event on a trust worthy site with quality staff.
Go online to www.platinumbidauctions.com to check out what we can offer, to consign quality items, or to refer a friend for an auction.


You may also call our offices at any time at 616-608-8416.