Frequently Asked Questions

HAVING AN AUCTION?   LET US HELP!

Here are the answers to the most often asked questions.

1. What are my costs for having an auction?
   Commission * Advertising * Set-up
2. What commission do you charge?
   Household goods on premises start at 15%. Larger sales are at a lower negotiated rate. Commission covers auctioneers, clerks, cashiers, tables and boxes.
3. What does advertising cost?
   Newspaper ads are the most efficient and common form of advertising. We will show you in black and white what your advertising bill was and you will pay exactly what we pay. Not a penny more!
4. What are set-up costs?
   As mentioned above, #2, we will furnish tables, boxes and show you how to set up your auction. If you would like our professional staff to set-up your auction or just help you move items, our charge is $8 per hour, per person. We can do as much or as little as you want.
5. What happens in bad weather?
   Naturally if it is a nice day most if not all the items will be taken outside. In bad weather, floor coverings are put down to protect carpeting. TENTS and CANOPIES will be put up at NO EXTRA CHARGE.
6. How are small valuables protected like, jewelry, coins, etc.?
   We furnish glass, lockable showcases for both protection and viewing.
7. What about items left after the auction?
   Items left after the auction can be put in a central location to be picked-up by agent of sellers choice. We can assist you in this also.
8. Are there any up front expenses?
   Absolutely not. When you get your money, we get ours! Final settlement will take place shortly after the conclusion of the auction.
9. Who makes the list and writes the ad?
   We do it all!

SELLING YOUR HOME?

Let us talk to you about selling real estate at auction! Ron Mumma Broker/Mumma Realty

If you have any other questions, or want to know if you have enough for an auction,

Call Ron at 324-3212 or Curtis at 206-8519.

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