Monthly Archives: May 2025

Episode 120: Dealing with Non-Performing Bidders

May 30, 2025Episodesauction bidder, auction terms, auctions, bidder registration, broker, commercial auction, commercial auctions, real estate auction, united country auction servicethesalering

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Mike Brandly joins us in the studio as we discuss how to handle non-performing auction bidders. A recent incident turns into an excellent case study for us to examine how auctioneers should respond to a bidder / buyer that fails to sign the purchase contract or deposit the down payment. We also discuss various options to help minimize this occurrence from happening, as well as reminding auctioneers that the “Seller” should be calling the shots, since it is their auction. Enjoy the show….

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Episode 119: Using a Virtual Office Assistant

May 6, 2025Episodesagent, assistant, Auctioneer, digital marketing, direct marketing, heritage brokers and auctioneers, office assistant, real estate broker, secretary, United Country Real Estate, virtual assistant, virtual marketingthesalering

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In this episode of The Sale Ring we talk with professional Virtual Office Assistant (VOA), Hope Hill about how to effectively use a VOA. She guides us through the initial engagement and what specific services and tools will help a real estate brokerage increase listing performance and drive revenue. Enjoy the show.