David P. Whitley's Colorado Auctioneer Blog

Colorado Snow Reminds Us Of A Story From Michigan

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:28:36 -0500

December 8 - 6:00 PM. It started to snow. The first snow of the season and the wife and I took our cocktails and sat for hours by the window watching the huge soft flakes drift down from heaven. It looked like a Grandma Moses Print. So romantic we felt like newlyweds again. I love snow!

December 9 - We woke to a beautiful blanket of crystal white snow covering every inch of the landscape. What a fantastic sight! Can there be a more lovely place in the Whole World? Moving here was the best idea I've ever had. Shoveled for the first time in years and felt like a boy again. I did both our driveway and the sidewalks. This afternoon the snowplow came along and covered up the sidewalks and closed in the driveway, so I got to shovel again. What a perfect life.

December 12 - The sun has melted all our lovely snow. Such a disappointment. My neighbor tells me not to worry, we'll definitely have a white Christmas. No snow on Christmas would be awful! Bob says we'll have so much snow by the end of winter, that I'll never want to see snow again. l don't think that's possible. Bob is such a nice man, I'm glad he's our neighbor.

December 14 - Snow lovely snow! 8" last night. The temperature dropped to -20. The cold makes everything sparkle so. The wind took my breath way,but I warmed up by shoveling the driveway and sidewalks. This is the life! The snowplow came back this afternoon and buried everything again. I didn't realize I would have to do quite this much shoveling, but I'll certainly get back in shape this way. I wish l wouldn't huff and puff so.

December 15 - 20 inches forecasted. Sold my van and bought a 4x4 Blazer. Bought snow tires for the wife's car and 2 extra shovels. Stocked the freezer. The wife wants a wood stove in case the electricity goes out.I think that's silly. We aren't in Alaska, after all.

December 16 - Ice storm this morning. Fell on my ass on the ice in the driveway putting down salt. Hurt like hell. The wife laughed for an hour, Which I think was very cruel.

December 17 - Still way below freezing. Roads are too icy to go anywhere. Electricity was off for 5 hours. I had to pile the blankets on to stay warm. Nothing to do but stare at the wife and try not to irritate her. Guess I should've bought a wood stove, but won't admit it to her. God I hate it when she's right. I can't believe I'm freezing to death in my own living room.

December 20 - Electricity's back on, but had another 14" of the damn stuff last night. More shoveling. Took all day. Damn snowplow came by twice. Tried to find a neighbor kid to shovel, but they said they're too busy playing hockey. I think they're lying. Called the only hardware store around to see about buying a snow blower and they're out. Might have another shipment in March. I think they're lying. Bob says I have to shovel or the city will have it done and bill me. I think he's lying.

December 22 - Bob was right about a white Christmas because 13 more inches of the white stuff fell today, and it's so cold it probably won't melt till August. Took me 45 minutes to get all dressed up to go out to shovel and then I had to pee. By the time I got undressed, peed and dressed again. I was too tired to shovel. Tried to hire Bob who has a plow on his truck for the rest of the winter; but he says he's too busy. I think the a**hole is lying.

December 23 - Only 2" of snow today. And it warmed up to 0. The wife wanted me to decorate the front of the house this morning. What is she nuts!!!Why didn't she tell me to do that a month ago? She says she did but I think she's lying.

December 24 - 6". Snow packed so hard by snowplow, l broke the shovel. Thought I was having a heart attack. If I ever catch the son of a bitch who drives that snow plow I'll drag him through the snow by his you know what and beat him to death with my broken shovel. I know he hides around the corner and waits for me to finish shoveling and then he comes down the street at 100 miles an hour and throws snow all over where I've just been. Tonight the wife wanted me to sing Christmas carols with her and open our presents, but I was too busy watching for the damn snowplow.

December 25 - Merry fricking Christmas! 20 more inches of the damn snow tonight. Snowed in. The idea of shoveling makes my blood boil. God I hate the snow! Then the snowplow driver came by asking for a donation and I hit him over the head with my shovel. The wife says I have a bad attitude. I think she's a fricking idiot. If I have to watch "It's A Wonderful Life" one more time, I'm going to stuff her into the microwave.

December 26 - Still snowed in. Why the hell did I ever move here? It was all HER idea. She's really getting on my nerves.

December 27 - Temperature dropped to -30 and the pipes froze, plumber came after 14 hours of waiting for him, he only charged me 1,400 to replace all my pipes.

December 28 - Warmed up to above -20. Still snowed in. THE BI**H is driving me crazy!!!

December 29 - 10 more inches. Bob says I have to shovel the roof or it could cave in. That's the silliest thing I ever heard. How dumb does he think I am?

December 30 - Roof caved in. I beat up the snow plow driver he is now suing me for a million dollars not only the beating I gave him but also for trying to shove the broken snow shovel up his *&%. The wife went home to her mother. 9" predicted.

December 31 - I set fire to what's left of the house. No more shoveling.

January 8 - Feel so good. I just love those little white pills they keep giving me. Why am I tied to the bed?

80 Larimer County Colorado Acres For Sale At Auction. Tours Sunday 1-3 PM

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:45:29 -0500

Well last weekend we had eight inches of snow for our Absolute Auction preview of 80 acres of Larimer County Colorado Land and we still had numerous people brave the weather to come see this great property. The weather forecast for this Sunday says it is going to be a wonderful Colorado fall day with a high of 74. We will be conducting an Auction preview at the property located at the Northeast corner of Owl Canyon and Terry Lake roads from 1:00 – 3:00 PM. Come and check out this great Larimer County Colorado Property we will sell at Absolute Auction on Saturday October 24, 3009. It has great access and is close to Fort Collins and Wellington. Check it all out here. This property and one share of North Poudre water sell at Auction to the highest bidder. Do not miss this opportunity to purchase Colorado land and auction.

Let us all be thankful the little boy was not really in the balloon! Have a great weekend!

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Larimer County Colorado Farm - Ranch Land For Sale At Auction Near Fort Collins

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 02:02:59 -0500

If you have been looking for a country home site with great access we have an auction coming up soon you need to check out. On Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:10 AM we will sell at ABSOLUTE AUCTION with NO MINIMUM BID and NO RESERVE PRICE a wonderful 80 acre parcel of Larimer County Colorado land. The out of area owner of this wonderful Colorado Property has decided it is time to get it sold. We have been hired to sell it to the best and highest bidder at ABSOLUTE AUCTION with NO MINIMUM BID and NO RESERVE PRICE. This property will sell Auction Day. The property is located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Owl Canyon Road and County Road 15 (Terry Lake Road) which is a little over 4 miles west of I-25 on the Owl Canyon Road. This property has great access with paved county roads to I-25, Wellington and Downtown Fort Collins.

Seldom does anyone get the opportunity to purchase Larimer County land at Absolute Auction. This property is in an excellent location with wonderful views and great access. Whether you are looking to expand your land holdings or purchase your dream home building site, make plans to attend the auction. This property will sell to the highest bidder or bidders on Auction Day. Somebody could get a Fantastic deal. That somebody should be you!
This property is split by an irrigation ditch and will be offered in two separate parcels. The west parcel is 39.5± acres and the east parcel is 40.4 acres. One share of North Poudre Irrigation Company water will also be sold. The two parcels and the water will be offered individually and in combinations and sold in the manner that realizes the highest price. Do your homework now and be prepared to buy on Auction Day. Do not miss this Absolute Auction.
The west parcel, Parcel 1 includes 39.508± acres including right of ways and is where the original farmhouse and outbuildings were. It is in the northeast corner of Owl Canyon Road and County Road 15, which are both paved and county maintained. It has level terrain with a gentle slope to a small hill in the center of the parcel. The hill would make a wonderful building site for a home with a walk out basement that would have fantastic southern exposure and great mountain views. This parcel is large enough that, in the long term, you could possibly split the four acres that border the corner off and develop it. This parcel has at least two springs on it including one that was used for water at the original dwelling. There is currently electric and telephone service on the property. Come see it for yourself.
Parcel 2 is directly east across the irrigation ditch from Parcel 1 and includes 40.410± acres including right of ways. It is bordered on the south by paved and county maintained Owl Canyon Road. It appears that this parcel was never built on and that it was used as an irrigated farm field. It has level terrain that slopes gently to the south. This parcel has several wonderful locations to build your dream home with southern exposure. There is currently electric and telephone service on the property. Attend the previews and fall in love with it as we have.

This property will be sold at Absolute Public Auction on Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 11:10 AM. It will be offered as a complete unit with Parcel 1, Parcel 2 and 1 share of North Poudre water. The two parcels and the water will also be offered separately and in any combination you desire. The bidding will continue until there is no increase in the total price of the two parcels and the water. It will be sold in the manner that realizes the highest return for the seller, whether that be separately or combined. Attend the Absolute Auction and make your best bid. See complete details at http://www.whitleyauction.com/Larimer-County-Colorado-Farm-Ranch-Land-Auction-Near-Fort-Collins-a119454.php.

Developer Orders Auction of 25 Colorado Mountain Home Sites on River

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:04:36 -0500

The owners of Little River Ranch have decided it is time to get some of their wonderful Colorado mountain home sites SOLD! Rather than have sales or special promotions they decided to let you place your best bids at PUBLIC AUCTION. They are committed to the Auction. Five of these home sites will sell to the highest bidder regardless of price on Auction Day. The others will be sold subject to the owner’s confirmation of the high bid. There will be many opportunities to purchase these home sites at never before seen prices. Home sites in this community have sold for up to $212,000.

Little River Ranch is located South of Salida and east of Poncha Springs, Colorado. The South Fork of the Arkansas River, known to locals as “Little River”, runs through the middle of it. When you buy a home site at Little River Ranch, you get access to the close to two thirds of a mile of the river. If you ever wanted to walk out your back door and fly fish this is the place for you. This is Colorado Mountain living at its finest. With the manageable lot sizes and infrastructure, you can spend your time enjoying the Salida area and not worry about septic systems, wells and propane tanks.

Little River Ranch is annexed by the Town of Poncha Springs and each home site has full city utilities. The streets and roads are paved or will be as each phase is sold. The Town of Poncha Springs even plows when it snows. Many have tried the country life before with the 5, 10 or 15 acre home site and found they spent all their time taking care of the property. The .25 to 1.5 acre home sites here are perfect. At Little River Ranch, you can spend your time exploring the surrounding San Isabel National Forest, the Arkansas River, the 14 nearby 14,000-foot mountains and historic downtown Salida.

Little River Ranch invites you to become a part of its community. Whether you plan to build this fall or in five years, take the time to investigate this rare opportunity. In good times and in not so good times location is still the number one ingredient in property value. Little River Ranch is seen by many as the nicest community of its type in the area. If you have ever dreamed about owning a Colorado Mountain home site your dreams may just come true on Saturday July 11, 2009. Opportunities like this, with today’s economic conditions, may only come along once in a lifetime.

If Little River Ranch sounds like it might be right for you please attend a preview and see the amenities it, and the Salida area, have to offer. You will probably have only one chance in your lifetime to buy a home site in Little River Ranch at your best bid. Only those who attend the Auction on Saturday July 11, 2009 and bid will be able to take advantage of this opportunity. Please attend a property preview and tour. Download the Property Information Package and check out the other information and photos we have posted here. If you have any questions, please contact us. If Little River Ranch is right for you, come see us at the Auction.

Bad Economy? Buy & Sell at RMEB Inc. Whitley Auctions

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 13:33:21 -0600

Has anyone heard how bad the economy is? It seems we can hardly pass a display of new, flat screen TV's in Wal-Mart without hearing some prognosticator spouting off about the doom and gloom. Has the world economy put the brakes on? Heck yes. This slow down in the economy has also opened several doors. With credit and money in general being tighter, many people are looking for good deals when they purchase items. Our live public auctions are a great way to buy and sell in the current economy.

More people are attending our auctions looking for good deals on items and equipment they need. Check out this link to see this is happening in Australia too. This means if you have extra tools or equipment lying around now may be a good time to sell them and turn them into cash. We broadcast our auctions live on the internet. We sell items at auction to buyers from all over the country. If you have items to sell or need to raise some extra cash, give us a call. We offer confidential, no obligation consultations. If you are looking to save some money over buying new, check out our auctions at www.whitleyauction.com. A penny saved, is a penny earned. Shop at Whitley Auctions.

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. is a full service Auction & Real Estate company that conducts successful Auctions, estate sales & liquidations in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, Greeley and the entire states of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska onsite or at our Auction house located in Eaton Colorado using award winning Auctioneers. We auction and sell real estate and personal property including industrial equipment, vehicles, trucks, tools, antiques, coins, fine art, firearms, cars and complete estates. Check out our websites at www.whitleyauction.com and www.rmebrealty.com. Call us at any time at 970-454-1010 or toll free at 866-888-4875 to learn more about our successful auctions.

Alpine Mountain Ranch, 56 Acre Colorado Mountain Property Sells at Auction February 28

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 19:03:20 -0600

Did you ever go to a dude ranch or summer camp as a kid and wish you could one day own it? Well now you have that opportunity. Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC will sell, at auction on February 28, 2009, Alpine Mountain Ranch. Alpine Mountain Ranch is a fantastic Colorado Mountain Property with numerous potential uses. It could be used as a guest ranch, fantastic mountain home, corporate retreat, family reunion center, wedding facility, church camp, conference center, health and beauty spa, hunting camp and more.

The property includes 56 beautiful acres that border the Roosevelt National Forest. If you pack a lunch, you could leave this property walking north and never leave National Forest land until you reached Wyoming. It has spectacular, panoramic Rocky Mountain views not to mention the secluded valley with a stream, beaver pond and many quiet spaces. The property is located about one mile east of Allenspark, Colorado, which is about 16 miles south of Estes Park. Alpine Mountain Ranch is easy to get to from Denver, Boulder, Loveland, Longmont, Fort Collins and Cheyenne, Wyoming. There is a paved road into the property right off state maintained Highway 7. Denver International Airport is only about an hour and a half drive. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to purchase a property like this at a fire sale price.

The property includes a three story lodge with guest rooms totaling over 12,000 square feet, a 28 stall barn with office, tack room, lofts and turn-out pens, Four cabins, a recreation building and covered picnic area and a wonderful below ground swimming pool, hot tub and sauna building. The views from the property are breathtaking. There is direct access to the National Forest as well as a stream on the property. Bring you hiking boots and come see what could be yours.

This property was purchased in 1999 for over $1,300,000.00. The new owners then spent close to $1,000.000.00 building a new barn, adding fencing and corrals, drilling a new well, adding landscaping, completely remodeling and updating the large lodge and more. It was appraised in 2002 for $3,000.000.00. The real property will be sold subject to a minimum bid of $1,100,000.00 including the buyer's premium. The contract to buy and sell real property will contain no contingencies for financing or anything else. The property will be sold in its present as-is condition. Closing will be on or before March 13, 2009. Brokers can earn 2.8% on this transaction.

The owners spared no expense in outfitting this property. The lodge is furnished with Mission and Rustic style furniture. There is a complete commercial kitchen. We will also sell all of this high-end personal property separately at the auction. You will now have the opportunity to purchase these items at your best bid. This is an extremely short notice auction. Visit our website at www.whitleyauction.com for updates, photos and much more information.

Mountain property like this seldom is available to purchase let alone at a minimum bid like this. Do your homework and see what this property is truly worth. Someone is going to get a super deal on this property. We hope it is you. See complete information, bidder's packet and updated terms at www.whitleyauction.com. All information contained here was derived from reliable sources believed correct, but is not guaranteed. Check it out and then come to the auction.

RMEB Auctioneer David Whitley Elected CAA President

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:24:32 -0600

David P. Whitley, President and CEO of Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. was elected President of the Colorado Auctioneers Association at its 2009 Convention recently held in Denver, Colorado. Whitley has served as a board member and officer of the CAA for the past eight years. Whitley stated, "It is an honor to be elected to serve as President of the Colorado Auctioneers Association. I know the many benefits I have received from my membership in CAA."

The CAA has over 140 member auctioneers in Colorado. Its members subscribe to a code of ethics that protects consumers and helps to regulate the business. The CAA promotes its members and their auctions at www.coloradoauctioneers.org. It also offers numerous educational opportunities for its members so they can stay in the lead in the Auction profession in Colorado. It also works to increase the use of the auction method of marketing as a time sensitive, fair and open way to market assets. Whitley said, "I hope to further promote the benefits of membership in the CAA and the auction method of marketing here in Colorado."

RMEB Auctioneers & Managers Attend 2009 CAA Convention

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 02:22:15 -0600

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. Auctioneers and managers recently attended the Colorado Auctioneers Association Convention held in Denver, Colorado. While there, they attended seminars on auction methods and continuing auction education. National experts in their areas of expertise presented these seminars. Real Estate auctions are a hot topic. There were several opportunities to learn about new, cost efficient ways to market and sell real estate at auction. David Whitley, RMEB CEO and lead Auctioneer said, "As the economy and real estate market has weakened, we have been inundated with requests from people to conduct real estate auctions. We are always looking for more ways to effectively market and sell real estate in a short period.

A nationally acclaimed author and speaker presented two seminars on time management and organization. Auctioneer Casey Giddings stated, "Our clients keep us incredibly busy. Time management is one of our most important tools in the auction business." Casey also participated in the Colorado Champion Auctioneer Contest. She made everyone at RMEB very proud of her auctioneering skills.

Everyone at RMEB believes in constantly learning so that we can provide superior service to our clients. The Colorado Auctioneers Association 2009 Convention was not only educational for us it was fun. We live, breathe and sleep (when we get to sleep!) the auction business. We look forward to meeting you and discussing how we can solve your problems.

100 Acre Elizabeth (Denver) Colorado Ranch-Horse Property For Sale At Public Auction

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 00:36:14 -0600

Here it is Thanksgiving time already. We hope all of you have a very enjoyable Thanksgiving Day. We here at Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. are all thankful to have great clients and customers that allow us to stay busy in the auction profession. We have been busy marketing a great auction we have coming up. We will be selling at Public Real Estate Auction a wonderful 100 Acre Elizabeth, Colorado horse property with beautiful house, large barn, outdoor arena, outbuildings and more. It sells in two tracts at Public Auction on December 13, 2008 at 10:30 AM. This property is close to Denver & Colorado Springs. The first tract is 60 acres with home and buildings and the second tract is 40 acres ready for you to build on. You can see complete details at www.rmebrealty.com or www.whitleyauction.com. Check out the nine minute auction video below.

We wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for your continued business and support!

DAVID P. WHITLEY JOINS COLLEAGUES IN WASHINGTON DC FOR AUCTION ACTION ON CAPITOL HILL DAY

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:32:18 -0500

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. Auctioneer David P. Whitley CAI CES recently joined fellow members of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) in Washington, DC for the association's annual Auction Action on Capitol Hill Day. This annual event brings industry leaders from across the nation to meet with members of Congress to educate them about the quarter-trillion dollar live-auction industry and discuss issues of concern to professional auctioneers.

Participants this year educated members of Congress about the current foreclosure crisis and the current system for disposing of foreclosed home. Contrary to popular belief, professional auctioneers do not manage the sales of foreclosed home at public auction and the reality is that the majority of foreclosure auctions fail, costing distressed homeowners their homes and equity, as well as costing the American taxpayer billions of dollars.

Whitley is a member of the National Auctioneers Association and the Colorado Auctioneers Association. He is the President and CEO of Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and has been an active member in the auction industry for 23 years.

"I was honored to join my fellow auctioneers in Washington DC to discuss with members of Congress the foreclosure crisis impacting our country and educate them about the current system which is flawed, " said Whitley. " There is a better solution available for homeowners and America's taxpayers when selling federally insured homes at foreclosure auctions and I am excited to be part of the discussion and potential solution."

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and its sister company Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC provide quality auction and auctioneering services to the Rocky Mountain Region. Through its staff, they service Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska clients that desire professional auction services and sales for real estate and personal property. RMEB conducts many auctions at its 20,000 square foot Eaton Auction Center centrally located in downtown Eaton, Colorado. There they sell tools, machinery, cars, trucks, antiques, firearms, fine art and more. RMEB's auction services extend beyond its main areas of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont and Denver, Colorado into Wyoming, Nebraska and beyond.

They offer live, real-time internet bidding on most of their auctions and have sold items to buyers from all over the USA, Mexico, Canada, Germany and other countries. Auctioneers David P. Whitley, Catherine "Casey" L Giddings and Robert L. "Bob" Johnson are all graduates of the Certified Auctioneers Institute and maintain the prestigious CAI designation. RMEB can be contacted through its websites at www.whitleyauction.com or www.rmebrealty.com or by telephone at 970-454-1010.

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The Estate of Lawrence M. Robertson Jr. MD. Estate Auctions Clear Homes!

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 15:17:55 -0500

We handle the liquidation of over 100 estates a year here in the Denver and Colorado Front Range Area. Most of the items from these estates end up being sold at Public Auction, either onsite or at our Eaton Auction Center in Downtown Eaton, Colorado. Some of the estates we handle are more memorable than others. We have recently been hired to liquidate an estate I am sure we will all remember for some time.

Long time Denver resident Dr. Lawrence M. Robertson passed away unexpectedly recently. The Personal Representative of his estate hired us to liquidate all his personal property on VERY SHORT NOTICE! Dr. Robertson was well known in Denver, Colorado and the surrounding states. Not only was he a Neurosurgeon but he was also a US Navy Commander, Electrical Engineer and Law School Graduate. In his spare time he loved building model aircraft and adding to his huge model railroading collection. I never was fortunate enough to meet Dr. Robertson but I am sure he was a very interesting man. We learn about people as we sort through their personal belongings in preparation for an estate sale or auction.

Dr. Robertson’s Estate includes some wonderful merchandise. There are some great old family antiques including an original Maria pot, Kachina dolls, a rare 1860 US Calvary Civil War sword with the original belt & brass eagle belt buckle, antique furniture, artwork, new and like new tools, antique medical instruments, over 100 model airplanes, over 1000 scale model train items, medical, law and other books, laboratory items and tons more. Visit www.whitleyauction.com to see the complete details and all the items in this auction. Check out some of these items in the slide show below.

Dr. Robertson’s office was located at 1635 Gilpin in the Capital Hill area of Denver. Due to an extreme lack of parking, we will be selling all of his possessions at an internet only auction. This is just like a live auction except there is no auctioneer and all the bidding takes place over the internet. The auction items will all be posted online so anyone can view the items and place his or her best bids. At 1:10 PM on Saturday, September 27, 2008 the auction will start to close with lot number one. Each successive item will close every thirty seconds until all the items are sold.

If you have bid on eBay before then you will have no problem bidding here. We even make it easier to make sure you win. There is an auto-extend feature that extends the closing time on any item that receives a bid in the last five minutes of the bidding. This feature keeps extending the item’s ending time until no more bids are received. This helps to prevent last second sniping. Many times more than 50% of the bids come in during this extended bidding time. Of course, you can always just leave your best bid beforehand and not watch the closing. Learn about this auction at our auction website, www.whitleyauction.com.

Make sure and check out all of Dr. Robertson’s items. It is interesting what you can learn about a person from the possessions they had. If you are handling an estate or downsizing, feel free to contact us for free advice. Most people only handle one estate in their life. We have handled thousands and can surely help you with what seems to be an overwhelming task.

Happy Auctioning!

David

RMEB Auctioneers and staff attend National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Nashville Tennessee.

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:21:45 -0500

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. Auctioneers and staff recently attended the National Auctioneers Association Conference and Show in Nashville Tennessee. While there, they attended educational offerings on live online auctions, promoting and marketing real estate auctions, ring man skills, employing innovative marketing techniques and more. Auction industry leaders taught these classes. RMEB Auctioneer Casey Giddings CAI, from Fort Collins, Colorado stated, "This is the one place professional auctioneers can come to not only learn about new auction techniques but to share what works for us as well".

David P. Whitley CAI CES, RMEB's lead Auctioneer, was one of five auctioneers chosen to sit on a panel discussing ways to start and build a successful auction business. He said, "Our auction company has been attending state and national auction association events for years. We have learned from some of the best in the business. When we have the opportunity to share what works for us with newer members of this profession we consider it an honor and a privilege." Over 1400 NAA members and their families attended the convention.

Both Giddings and Whitley competed in the International Auctioneer Contest. Contest chairman Paul Behr CAI stated, "This group of contestants makes up some of the best auctioneers in the world". While neither came home with the Champion's trophy, both did very well in the competition. Giddings said, "Auctioneering in this contest is a very good way for me to continually work on being a better auctioneer. It would be nice to win but it is nicer to know I am always becoming better at what I do."

Happy Independence Day!

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 13:42:34 -0500

Independence Day email

Happy Independence Day!

On this day when we commemorate the birth of our nation, everyone at RMEB wishes you a safe and happy holiday weekend. Please be careful with fireworks and do not get too much sun. If you are driving, please drive carefully and watch out for the other person who may not be driving as carefully as you are.

Please visit our websites at www.whitleyauction.com and www.rmebrealty.com to see upcoming auctions this summer. We have several estate, coin and commercial auctions we will be posting in mid-July. We are very grateful to live in a country where we are free to conduct public auctions. Thank you for your continued business and support.

Tired of list, wait, drop the price and wait some more?
Do you have real estate you need SOLD?
Antiques, silver, fine art or firearms?
Vehicles, RV's, Boats or Aircraft?
A partial or complete estate?
A complete business?
Do you want true market value for your assets now?

We will turn your assets into cold, hard cash in 30 days.
RMEB is the Rocky Mountain leader in live/online auctions.
We have buyers for high end merchandise of any type.
Let us present your assets to the WORLD so you get true market value!
Contact us now for a confidential consultation.

David P. Whitley CAI CES
Colorado Champion Auctioneer

Casey Giddings CAI
Auctioneer

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc.
Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC
www.whitleyauction.com

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Eaton: 970-454-1010
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Denver Metro: 303-661-0202

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RMEB Inc. is licensed, bonded and insured to conduct auctions in Denver, Fort Collins, Boulder, Greeley, Cheyenne, Loveland, Longmont, Estes Park and other cities and towns throughout Colorado, Wyoming and the Rocky Mountain Region. We can auction and sell your personal property or real estate throughout North America through our partnerships with US Auction Group. If you are interested in real estate auctions or sales please visit our sister website at www.rmebrealty.com to find out more information about upcoming real estate auctions and real estate sales. Our large Eaton Auction Center serves as a massive Auction House if an on-site auction is not right for you. Our Auctioneers will professionally conduct your auction or liquidation at your location or ours.

Buying Real Estate at Auction 101

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:01:52 -0500

We have many people ask us about buying and selling real estate at auction. Our auctioneers wrote the following primer to help familiarize people with the real estate auction process. We hope this helps you. Please feel free to contact RMEB's auctioneers to answer and of your real estate auction questions. Visit http://www.rmebrealty.com/ and http://www.whitleyauction.com/ to learn more about our auctions in Colorado and the rest of the country.

Thanks for stopping by!
David P. Whitley CAI CES Auctioneer

Buying Real Estate at Auction 101
(185, 185, 185 now 190 will you bid 190?)

1. Buying real estate at Public Auction is fun, fair and easy. While some potential buyers may not be familiar with the process, it is open, public and transparent. It puts all potential buyers on exactly the same level, bidding on the same property, based upon the same terms. There are many reasons a seller may choose to sell his or her real estate at auction. Real Estate Auctions benefit the seller and buyer. The Auction method is quick, efficient and fair.

2. One of the differences in the Auction process versus a conventional listing is that all potential buyers must complete their due diligence BEFORE executing the contract. This means BEFORE the Auction. In a conventional listing, a potential buyer typically finds a property they are interested in and enters into a contract with the seller. The buyer then has a period to perform his or her inspections of the property, have surveys checked, investigate insurance and arrange financing. If the buyer is not satisfied with something about the property or cannot arrange suitable financing, he or she can then back out of the contract.

3. The Auction process reverses some of these items. An auction specific contract to buy and sell real estate is generally used. The seller will provide a good and clear general warranty deed to the property. The contract and a commitment to issue title insurance will be available at the previews for potential buyers to inspect. The contract will state that all taxes and utilities will be pro-rated to the day of closing. The title insurance and closing costs (which are minimal) are split between the buyer and seller. There are only two items in the contract to be determined on Auction day, the buyer or buyers and the sales price.

4. The seller has completed a property disclosure form that is available to all potential buyers. All potential buyers must make any inspections they desire BEFORE the Auction. This is why we schedule preview periods. We also will work with any potential buyer to allow her or him to conduct any survey, inspection or appraisal he or she may desire, at their cost. The seller wants every potential buyer to have as much information as he or she desires about this property. It is the potential buyer's responsibility to satisfy him or herself as to all things that affect the value of this property. This puts all the potential buyers on exactly the same playing field. They will all be bidding on the same property, based upon exactly the same contract.

5. RMEB Realty has contracted to sell this property at Public Auction. It is the intention of the seller to sell the property to the highest bidder at the Auction. Sometimes the seller retains the right to accept or reject the high bid for a period of 48 hours after the Auction. The seller obviously cannot sell the property for $1000 but is prepared to accept a fair price. Come prepared to make your best bid on the day of the Auction or be prepared to miss out.

6. Many people ask, "Why is there a required deposit that is non-refundable"? The seller and the brokerage firm go to a lot of expense in preparing for and marketing the property to sell at Auction. The seller wants to be sure that when a high bidder is determined at the Auction, and a contract agreed to, that that high bidder will close the sale in thirty days or less. The deposit is a tool the seller uses to make sure the terms of the contract are met. This also pre-qualifies all bidders to a certain extent.

7. The sale contract will require a closing for cash within thirty days of the Auction. This does not mean that a potential buyer cannot obtain a conventional mortgage. It just means that all potential buyers must have their "ducks in a row" prior to the Auction. Get pre-qualified with a lender. Have a good idea how much your lender will lend on the property you intend to purchase. Be aware that the difference between the amounts you can borrow and the final contract price will have to come from you. Many people who purchase property at Auction easily obtain mortgages and financing. Just keep in mind that thirty days from the Auction, you will have to have the entire amount to close the deal or you will lose your deposit.

8 The seller has chosen to sell this property utilizing the standard 10% Buyer's Premium. The Buyer's Premium is a tool that Auctioneers and Sellers use to help defray the cost of the marketing and Auction. With the Buyer's Premium, ten percent (10%) is added to the high bid price at the Auction to form the contract price. If the high bid at the Auction is $200,000, the Buyer's Premium will be $20,000 for a total contract price of $220,000. If you only want to pay $200,000 then stop bidding at $180,000. This will result in a contract price of $198,000 saving you $2,000.

9. Who can bid? Anyone can bid. All we require is the $10,000.00 deposit and a photo ID. You then register for a bidder number and agree to the terms and conditions of the Auction. Our registration clerk will take all of your information, help you with the forms and accept your deposit check. If you are the winner, at the conclusion of the Auction, you will be required to sign the "Contract to Buy and Sell Real Estate" immediately. If you are not the winning bidder, you will return to our clerk and she will return your deposit check to you.

10. How does the bidding work? This is a live, open outcry Auction with a real, live Auctioneer. Yes, he can talk fast and yes, you will be able to understand him. Most all of the bidders will attend the live Auction. Sometimes we also have pre-qualified bidders bidding by proxy, on the telephone or live online. If this is your first time at a Public Auction, it may be somewhat intimidating to you. Do not let it be! We are here to help you. The Auctioneer is the person who will be "calling" the bids. "Ring people" assist him. These ring people are on the floor and can answer your questions and relay your bids to the Auctioneer.
Prior to the time of the Auction, our Broker will be available to answer all your questions. Please get all your questions resolved before the Auction. Once the Auction starts, things move quickly. When the time to sell this property arrives, the Broker will make some announcements. We record the entire Auction for the protection of all involved. After the Broker has completed the announcements, the Auctioneer will open the Auction.
Many people are afraid they will buy a property by scratching their nose. This never happens. The Auctioneer and ring people only accept intentionally placed bids. This is why many times you will hear the Auctioneer ask, "Was that a bid?" The Auctioneer will start the Auction by asking for a number, let us say $200,000. If you want to bid that price then raise your bidder number or signal to a ring person. If the Auctioneer does not have a bidder at $200,000, he will ask for less money until someone opens the bidding. Once there is an opening bid, the Auction is on! This is when the process speeds up. Be prepared to make your best bid but also know where you want to stop. Once the bidding process has started, many properties are sold in less than ONE MINUTE. You have to remember, there will only be one winner when the Auction is completed.

11. For how much will the property sell? This is the most asked question we face when conducting a real estate Auction. We never know the answer. In fact, we often have a contest where people who attend the previews may enter their opinion of the sale price of the property for a chance to win $100.00. We could have three different appraisers appraise any given property and they would all come up with a different opinion of its value. The bidders will determine the sale price of the property. It is the ultimate in our free market society. The Auction process is used to determine the value of everything from pork bellies to treasury bills and Microsoft stock. A properly marketed real estate Auction determines the value of a given property at that particular point in time. The high bidder will leave the Auction knowing he or she paid only one bid more than the next highest bidder bid. The Auction method is quick, efficient and fair. Buying real estate at Auction is fun, fair and easy!

RMEB CEO David Whitley attends NAA long range planning meeting in Spokane, WA.

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 01:31:26 -0500

RMEB CEO David Whitley attends NAA long range planning meeting in Spokane, WA.

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. lead auctioneer and CEO David P. Whitley CAI CES recently attended a special long range planning meeting for the National Auctioneers Association held in Spokane, Washington June 3-5, 2008. Incoming NAA president Randy Wells chose twenty auctioneers from across the United States to work with him to develop a long-term plan for the continued success of the NAA. He employed a professional facilitator to help the group arrive at twenty long-term goals the association should strive to attain in the coming years.

Whitley said, "I was honored to be asked to be a member of this group. The auction business has been affected by many changes the last few years." The twenty members of the group represented some of the world's largest, most successful auction companies. "I may have been the member from the smallest auction company. I was pretty impressed to be sitting in a room with a vice-president from Ritchie Brothers. Even though there were many powerful auctioneers there, I really felt like my opinion mattered," Whitley added. He stated, "We spent three long days talking about ways the NAA can better serve its members. I believe that any organization that serves its members well will increase its membership in the long run."

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and its auctioneers are members of the National Auctioneers Association, The Colorado Auctioneers Association and the Wyoming Auctioneers Association. Three of RMEB's auctioneers hold the prestigious Certified Auctioneers Institute CAI designation. Whitley said, "Successful auction are our business. We know that our membership in professional organizations keeps us on the leading edge of the auction profession. We are always looking for better ways to serve the needs of our auction clients." He added, "Things like this long range planning meeting are an invaluable networking tool for us. Meeting these other auctioneers and becoming their friends gives RMEB a nation-wide network of expertise to draw from."

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and its sister company Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC provide quality auction and auctioneering services to the Rocky Mountain Region. Through its staff, they service Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska clients that desire professional auction services and sales for real estate and personal property. RMEB conducts many auctions at its 20,000 square foot Eaton Auction Center centrally located in downtown Eaton, CO. There they sell tools, machinery, cars, trucks, antiques, firearms, fine art and more. RMEB's auction services extend beyond its main areas of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont and Denver, Colorado into Wyoming, Nebraska and beyond.

Whitley and Johnson attend Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate in our nation’s capitol.

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:41:23 -0500

Whitley and Johnson attend Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate in our nation's capitol.

Gaithersburg, Maryland

David P. Whitley CAI CES Auctioneer and CEO of Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and Bob Johnson CAI broker for Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC recently attended the National Auctioneers Association's six-day Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate course held in Gaithersburg, Maryland. "AARE was an intense six days of learning and sharing," Whitley said after returning to Colorado. "Class lectures were a small part of this designation program. We spent a lot of time working on group projects and discussing how different auction companies do things. AARE brings together auctioneers who are serious about selling real estate at auction. Bob and I learned several things we will put to work for our clients immediately," he added.

The National Auctioneers Association states, an auctioneer with the AARE designation has gone the 'extra mile' to ensure they offer the highest level of professionalism and the most up-to-date information when it comes to selling properties. Whether selling residential, agricultural, commercial or industrial properties, AARE auctioneers have enhanced knowledge in all pertinent areas, such as:

Marketing techniques
Financial/investment calculations
Evaluating cash flow
Holding-period analysis
Tax consequences of buying and selling properties
Multi-parcel real estate auctions

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and its sister company Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC provide quality auction and auctioneering services to the Rocky Mountain Region. Through its staff, they service Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska clients that desire professional auction services and sales for real estate and personal property. RMEB conducts many auctions at its 20,000 square foot Eaton Auction Center centrally located in downtown Eaton, CO. There they sell tools, machinery, cars, trucks, antiques, firearms, fine art and more. RMEB's auction services extend beyond its main areas of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland, Boulder, Longmont and Denver, Colorado into Wyoming, Nebraska and beyond.

Happy New Year! Another great deal on a HUD foreclosure Feb. 6, 2008

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 15:45:58 -0600

Hello and Happy New Year!

I hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and is on track to have a great 2008. We have been very busy as there is a lot of demand for Real Estate Auction Services not only in Fort Collins and Greeley but in the Denver Metro area as well. If you need help with a Real Estate auction or need to sell a property for cash in 30 days please contact our office.

We have another HUD foreclosure auction coming up on February 6, 2008. Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. has been hired, as bid caller only, to conduct the foreclosure auction of the home located at 1645 Oakland, Aurora, CO 80010. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will bid $98,367.00 on this home. The highest bid, in excess of the Secretary's bid, meeting the terms of the auction, will win this home. All Bidders must have a deposit of $9,836.70 or more in cash or certified funds. The successful Bidder's deposit will be delivered to the Secretary as a non-refundable deposit with the Bidder making full settlement in 30 days or less. The property is sold AS-IS WHERE-IS. Buyer will pay all closing costs. RMEB Inc. is acting as bid caller only in this transaction. Please find all the information about this Auction at http://www.rmebrealty.com/ or our main web site at http://www.whitleyauction.com/.

RMEB Realty LLC is a full service Real Estate Brokerage Company! Do you need to buy or sell? Call us for all of your Real Estate needs. Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC & Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. auctions real estate and homes throughout Colorado. Visit our web sites at http://www.rmebrealty.com/ and http://www.whitleyauction.com/ to sign up for our emailed Auction Update and receive more information on this auction and updates on all of our fun auctions and properties for sale. Contact Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc. and RMEB Realty for all your real estate auction and sale needs.

Happy New Year!

David

David P. Whitley CAI CES
Colorado Champion Auctioneer

Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Inc.
Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC

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HUD Reverse Mortgage Foreclosure Auctions are a great opportunity!

David P. Whitley (RMEB Realty LLC) — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 19:16:43 -0600

Our company, Rocky Mountain Estate Brokers Realty LLC has contracted with the Denver area HUD Commissioner to conduct several reverse mortgage foreclosure auctions. These foreclosures differ in many ways from a standard foreclosure. Many of them present fantastic investment opportunities.

We currently are scheduled to conduct one in Boulder, Colorado on December 12, 2007. The balance owed on the mortgage is $183,024.69. Who is to really say what any property is worth in today's market, other than a willing buyer with cash, but, Zillow says this home is worth over $383,000.00. When I do the math, it looks to me like that is $200,000.00 in potential upside to this deal. The reverse mortgage auctions do not have a redemption period so if you are the high bidder you are generally going to end up being the owner.

You can find our more about this property on our websites at http://www.rmebrealty.com/ or http://www.whitleyauction.com/. If you have any questions about this process feel free to contact our office at 970-454-1010 or 303-661-0202. These auctions are subject to cancellation up to the time of sale.

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Eaton: 970-454-1010
Fort Collins: 970-224-2050
Denver Metro: 303-661-0202