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Summer 2016 eGavel Pg4<\/h1>\n
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Welcome to the MAA\u2019s Summer 2016 eGavel!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Summer 2016 eGavel Home<\/a>, Page\u00a01<\/a>,\u00a02<\/a>,\u00a03<\/a>,\u00a04<\/strong>,\u00a05<\/a>,\u00a06<\/a>,\u00a07<\/a>,\u00a08<\/a>,\u00a09<\/a><\/p>\n

Summer 2016 eGavel in PDF<\/a>
\n Auctioneers: always written contracts
\n<\/strong> by Mike Brandly, The Ohio Auction School<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Mike<\/a>This is a blog I thought I never would have to write.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s because I thought every auctioneer knew this, and such writing would be largely uninteresting; however, I have been convinced of the contrary.<\/p>\n

We previously wrote about the 29 things that should be in a contract between an auctioneer and seller (known also as owner or consignee) here: https:\/\/mikebrandlyauctioneer.wordpress.com\/2012\/08\/20\/the-29-things-that-should-be-in-an-auctioneers-contract-with-a-seller\/<\/p>\n

In that \u201c29 things\u201d blog, I noted at the bottom of that treatise:<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s probably worth saying again \u2026 every auctioneer \u2014 with every seller \u2014 every auction \u2014 every time \u2014 and prepared by an attorney for that auctioneer to use.\u201d<\/p>\n

In other words, don\u2019t work as an auctioneer (hired by a seller nor another auctioneer) unless you have a written contract in place outlining your agreement. Further, some states mandate that such a contract is in place citing penalties for noncompliance.<\/p>\n

Why enter into a written contract if your jurisdiction doesn\u2019t mandate one? Because without it, misunderstandings occur \u2014 for instance, you think you\u2019re being paid $1,000 for your contract auctioneer services, and yet at the end of the night, you get a check for $500.<\/p>\n

And why is it prudent to not enter into a written contract every time? There are really no reasons \u2026 if you\u2019re working as an auctioneer hired by someone else and don\u2019t have a meeting of the minds about that work, what\u2019s that reason?<\/p>\n

Some states not only mandate a written contract, but also certain contract components are required \u2014 such as date of auction, location of auction, all fees, type of auction, etc. In jurisdictions without such requirements contracts aren\u2019t hard to find; an attorney can prepare, or an online search can produce a reasonable sample to use\/modify.<\/p>\n

Using a written contract? Good; make sure it\u2019s compliant and up-to-date. Not using a written contract? You\u2019ve got something to get resolved today.<\/p>\n

Mike Brandly, Auctioneer, CAI, AARE has been an auctioneer and certified appraiser for over 30 years. His company\u2019s auctions are located at: Mike Brandly, Auctioneer, Keller Williams Auctions and Goodwill Columbus Car Auction. His Facebook page is: www.facebook.com\/mbauctioneer. He is Executive Director of The Ohio Auction School.<\/em><\/p>\n

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