Salters’ are now scheduling for both AUCTIONS and ESTATE SALES in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Free consultation to Home Owners, Executor of Estates, Farmers, and Business Owners. Whatever the situation is, we can help!

Click on the “Upcoming Auction” tab below to view our scheduled auctions.

Call Tony and Kristen for more information: 906-440-2533

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A Personal Property Appraisal happens for reasons such as a Death, Probate Court, Divorce or Heirs seeking to gain inventory knowledge about an Estate . Personal Property means everything that a person owns except Real Property which means land or a structure that is built on the land.

When a Personal Property Appraisal is done, the Executor of Estate/Home Owner will have a complete report of description, condition, fair market value of personal items within the Estate.

Need your property, home or camp clear-out and ready for the real-estate market?

Click on the “Estate Clean-out References” tab above for more information and pictures of our past jobs.

For a free consultation, call Tony and Kristen 906-440-2533

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Many ways to find what you need!

Call if you are searching for specific items:

Tony (906) 420-1387

Kristen (906) 440-2533

Here are Five Auction Tips for Beginners!

If you’re like many people, you’d love to participate in your first live auction – but you’re not quite sure what to do to succeed. These five auction tips for beginners will help you get started on the right foot.

Preparing for an auction is important, and part of that is knowing exactly what you’re getting into. You’ll be most successful if you:

Do your homework before you bid, find out what info you can on the items you want to bid on.

Give yourself a pre-set limit. Bring your drivers license, you will need it to get your bidder card.

Get there early (bring your lawn chair and sit wherever you would like)

Bid quickly, and counter-bid quickly, if the auctioneer doesn’t notice that you are bidding, shout or raise your bid card high!

1) Do Your Homework Before You Bid

Before you show up to the auction, preview the items. You can typically inspect the items that will be sold, so make sure it’s possible to make repairs or improvements if necessary.

You also have to check the payment terms before you arrive. Our auctions accept local checks, cash and debit/credit cards with a 4% service charge on each transaction. While you’re finding out about the payment terms, find out about taxes and possible Buyers’ Premiums.

Finally, let’s talk about loading and picking up your winning items. Sometimes, you have to take possession of your items immediately. In other cases, you may be able to ask the auction crew about picking your purchases up at a later time. When at the cashier table, check out the Salters’ Information Board for pick up details, auction terms and upcoming auctions.

Remember, if you only have Volkswagen Beetle to haul with, then bidding on a large computer desk may not be the best choice, unless you have a plan! Bring a friend and their trailer and a dolly.

Remember, if you bid on an item that needs to be dismantled, come with your tool box, have a plan!

2) Give Yourself a Pre-Set Limit!

After you’ve inspected the items and decided which ones you’d like to bid on, give yourself a pre-set limit on how much you’ll pay. Bidding often moves quickly, which means you’ll know before too long whether you’re out of the race.

3) Get There Early!

In most cases, it pays to arrive at an auction early. That way, you’ll be able to choose your seat or where to put your lawn chair, wherever you feel most comfortable. You’ll read all kinds of tips on where you should sit to be seen as a competitive bidder, but let yourself make that determination after you’ve been to a few auctions. (Getting there early also guarantees you a pretty good parking spot!)

4) Bid Quickly, and Counter-Bid Quickly!

In many cases, bidding moves very quickly – and there isn’t really an advantage (at least for most people) to hold off and jump in at the end. After all, the end could arrive without you even being able to squeeze in a bid if you wait too long! If you have a pre-set limit (see Tip #2), you’ll know exactly how much you can spend on an item – and there’s no harm in bidding and counter-bidding quickly. When you get to your limit, stop.

5) Be Aware of Absentee Bids!

People don’t always have to be physically present at an auction in order to bid on items. Absentee bidders can place bids with an auctioneer before the auction starts. In some cases, people can bid by phone (906-440-2533) or email (auctionsandattics@gmail) so be aware that not everyone bidding on the same items you’re bidding on it have to be in the building or grounds.

Are You Coming to One of Our Auctions?

You’re always welcome to stop by one of our auctions to check things out and see how it all works. Ask questions, we don’t mind! Check out our upcoming auctions on this site, we’d love to see you at one. If you have questions about selling your own items at an auction, please call Col. Kristen at 906-440-2533