Frequently Asked Questions

Having conducted over 4000 auctions and after many years of coordinating auctions with a 60 year recognized firm, Karlin Daniel founded our firm in order to provide high quality auction services to the public. Since that time, our firm has grown to become a dominant force in the Florida auction market. We encourage you to visit our office and our auctions to meet us, witness our on-site auctions and discuss your auction needs. Has Karlin Daniel and Associates ever conducted an auction like mine? We have a lengthy track record of successfully conducting many auctions of all types of property, including properties similar to yours. The bidding frenzy that experienced, well-trained professionals can achieve, only occurs when the auction is correctly executed from beginning to end. Don't leave your auction to chance, call one of our auctioneers at Karlin Daniel and Associates and rest assured with confidence in our proven abilities. It takes more than a microphone to conduct an auction! Our firm has invested substantially in having the right equipment to conduct your auctions. We have a full-time support staff to answer toll-free telephone lines. We are capable of mass mailing thousands of brochures in a single day. Our network of computers stays in touch with the buyers. At our auctions, we have the best available equipment including multiple P.A. systems, on-site computers for registration and cashiering, copy machine, video and audio recording equipment and locking drop safe for the money, and it is all housed in a portable office that generates its own power when necessary. We have the most in-depth equipment in the business. How much does an auction cost? Much less than you would guess. As a matter of fact, most of the auctions we conduct cost the seller nothing. Typically, we work for you and charge the buyer for our services.   From beginning to end, how long does an auction take? Karlin Daniel & Associates strictly adheres to a simultaneous release of all advertising, brochures, and signs. In order to accomplish the best auction results, approximately 4 weeks lead time is needed for a real estate auction. A minimum of 3 weeks scheduling is needed for a non-real estate auction. What if nobody shows up? It just doesn't happen to us. When we conduct your auction, our seasoned professionals have taken the necessary steps to prevent a "NO SHOW" outcome. Do I have to take whatever is bid? No. You can accept or reject the high bid. However, you should know an auction conducted on a "Sells to the HIGHEST BIDDER, REGARDLESS OF PRICE" out performs "RESERVE" auctions. The point of hiring Karlin Daniel & Associates is to get top dollar for your property in a timely fashion. What if nobody wants my properties? We often hear this statement. The truth is that many buyers exist for all properties. When Karlin Daniel & Associates conducts your auction, the true market is exposed. Buyers will surface for any property when the auction strategy is well founded and in our experienced care. Should my auction be scheduled on a Saturday? Maybe, but not necessarily. Saturday is an active day for many events, therefore a week-day auction often has less competition from other events. Our free proposal of services includes a survey regarding your property and the suggested date of auction including time of year and the day of week. If I have an auction, will everyone think I had to? Auctions are not last ditch efforts. The most savvy of sellers actually prefer auction marketing and frequently select an auction as the best method of sale. One ingredient to a successful auction is the real story. The buyer must know you are serious about selling.