Mike Grigg's (miketheauctioneer) Blog

» 2700 La Cresta Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93305 Public Auction Ordered Liquidation Sale! Thursday, August 27th @ 11 am Auction is held LIVE at the property  Suggested Opening Bid: $50,000! Map: 2700 La Cresta Dr. Bakersfield, CA 93305 Front Features:   Charming 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bathroom home Completely...

» 15317 Mooney Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93314 Public Auction Ordered Liquidation Sale! Wednesday, August 26th @ 11 am Auction is held LIVE at the property  Suggested Opening Bid: $100,000! Map: 15317 Mooney Ave. Bakersfield, CA 93314 Front Features:   4 bedroom 2 bathroom home in Shilo Estates Beauti...

I am so confused that banks place so much confidence in appraisers before loaning money for a property.  The true appraisers are buyers in this market, not sellers, not banks, not what is owed by the seller, etc.  Auctions put buyer against buyer and let them compete for the property, which drive...

» 328 W. Cedar St. Compton, CA 90220 Public Auction Trust Liquidation Sale! Wednesday, August 12th @ 12 noon Auction is held LIVE at the property  Suggested Opening Bid: $40,000! Map: 328 W. Cedar St. Compton, CA 90220 Front Features:   2 bedroom 1 bathroom home Fresh exterior & interior paint Ne...

Welcome and thank you for your interest in our real estate company.  You've come to the right place if you want to sell your property quickly at the highest price the market will bear.  The owners of the company have been involved in real estate for over 30 years and have found through trial and ...

Mike and Randy Grigg are interviewed by real estate guru Bruce Norris for The Norris Groups radio show.  They discuss the advantages of using auctions to sell real estate and investor opportunities regarding real estate auctions.  Click the link below click on the Elite Auctions on 5/23 and 5/30,...

Live Auctions vs Silent Auctions "Live auctions are the most effective way to sell your items or real estate for the highest prices possible."  Pictured left: Mike Grigg and his auction team at a Make-A-WishÒ Foundation Benefit auction sponsored by Grimmway Farms & Tejon Ranch.  (From left to rig...

The Ringmens Corner... with Rick Werner   "What in the world are Professional Ringmen?"     Professional Ringmen is an auction term used to describe a person or persons who work the auction floor before, during and after the live auction. They work directly with the Auctioneer, your staff and you...

Why Hire an Experienced Auctioneer? Experienced auctioneers know how to interact with the audience and drive the prices of your items to their full potential. Experienced auctioneers have a passion for their profession and understand that their performance reflects the quality of their public pe...

The following video shows a real estate auction conducted by Elite Auctions for a fixer upper property in Riverside, CA.  The investor that sold the property, purchased it from the MLS one month prior to Elite Auctions conducting the LIVE auction at the property.  He purchased it for $75,000 and ...