Our Services
Professional Auction Services Designed to Maximize Results
Every auction is different, and we tailor each sale to meet the needs of our clients. At RT Claypoole Auction Service, we offer live in-person auctions, online auctions, and simulcast auctions that combine live bidding with online participation to ensure your assets reach the right buyers.
Our team handles every step of the process - from organizing inventory and creating professional listings to marketing your auction across multiple platforms. With targeted advertising and industry experience, we work to maximize exposure and achieve the best possible results for every auction.
Types of Auctions We Offer
- Live On-Site Auctions: Traditional live auctions conducted at your property or our facility. Ideal for estate sales, equipment dispersals, and large asset liquidations.
- Online Auctions: Timed online auctions that allow bidders to participate from anywhere, increasing competition and exposure.
- Simulcast Auctions: Live auctions that allow bidders to participate both in person and online at the same time, expanding the pool of potential buyers and increasing competition.
- Estate Auctions: We work with families, attorneys, and estate representatives to professionally liquidate personal property, vehicles, and equipment.
- Consignment Auctions: Individual sellers consign items to be sold alongside other quality assets in a scheduled auction event.
Items We Commonly Sell
- Heavy Equipment
- Trucks and Trailers
- Farm and Ranch Equipment
- Construction Equipment
- Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles
- Tools and Shop Equipment
- Estate and Household Items
- Antiques and Collectibles
- Firearms (Federally licensed for legal firearm transfers)
Our Auction Process:
- Initial Consultation We review the items you wish to sell and recommend the best auction format for your situation.
- Auction Agreement For most auctions, we prepare a written auction agreement outlining the terms of the sale, commission structure, and responsibilities of both parties. This agreement is reviewed and signed prior to the auction to ensure everything is clearly understood.
- Inventory & Cataloging Our team photographs, catalogs, and prepares detailed listings so bidders have the information they need to bid confidently.
- Marketing & Advertising We promote your auction through our website, email lists, social media, and targeted advertising to reach serious buyers.
- Auction Event Buyers compete through live bidding, online bidding, or simulcast bidding depending on the auction format, helping drive strong final sales prices.
- Settlement After the auction concludes, we handle payment processing and provide prompt settlement to our sellers.
