We're working on a new section of our website that should launch in January. The idea is to create a marketplace for local auctions and get them exposure to a huge audience that they otherwise would not reach.

First of all, I am a huge proponent of auctions. I bought my house almost four years ago at an Alex Cooper auction. Despite doing almost everything wrong, the deal has worked out very well for me. I now have a pretty nice house in an improving neighborhood. I can walk to O's games, Ravens games, the harbor, Fed Hill bars, etc. The best part is that I'm only in for about $100k and the house is worth roughly $150k.

I want to help get these great opportunities in front of our readers who might otherwise not consider going the auction route. We will have content on the benefits of buying at auction, possibly some video as well.

But the main draw will be our comprehensive database including Alex Cooper, A.J. Billig, Auction Brokers, Express Auctions, Trac Auctions, Fox Auctions, Steve Dance Auctions, etc, etc, etc. This way our readers can do one search and see auctions from all these great companies. For more details, they can then click over to the auctioneer's web site.

We're still working on the layout, but here is a sneak peak. Any input is welcome!

 

4 Comments on Baltimoresun.com's new auction marketplace

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Carson, Just left you a message a few minutes ago. Have you checked out our website www.TRACauctions.com  I am a huge fan of auctons and think the is one of the best ways to get properties sold. I like to call it "accelerated marketing". This is a wonderful opportunity to offer sellers in today's market. Look forward to speaking with you.

1:14pm • #2

Dear Mr. Porter:  

What a great idea!  The sample site has a very professional look, with lots of information available that Buyers and Sellers will definitely find helpful.   

TRAC Auctions has some exciting new developments. We've recently launched our online bidding website - etracauctions.com.  We are also expanding from just Real Estate into offering collectables and personal property, on-site and online.  

We look forward to a great 2009, and we'll do our best to help expand this new venture - Congratulations!  

I re-posted this because I was not signed in -oops!

1:46pm • #3

Accelerated marketing, I like it! We're not going to limit ourselves to Real Estate auctions either. I've really enjoyed digging into the auction category lately and can't wait to getting all this great stuff in front of our readers! Check out this one, a frozen food auction! Who knew?

2:10pm • #4

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