Herr-A-Cane Auctions’ foundation is built on Family, Faith, and Friends; and is known as the “HI NEIGHBOR” Auction and Appraisal Professionals. The “HI NEIGHBOR” designation indicates that everyone who works with us or attends one of our events is treated as Friend and Neighbor; ALSO the “HI” represents “HELLO” and “HONESTY & INTEGRITY”.

Joe Herr is the President and founder and has spent the last 40 years honing his skills as a Strategic Marketing Professional. Herr-a-cane Auctions is “CRAFTED” Organizationally to utilize that experience and to construct an entity that employs the Auction Method of Marketing based on the professional and ethical framework and principles that the largest corporations in the world have adopted, while still providing each client the individual attention usually associated with small family businesses.

WHY IS HERR-A-CANE AUCTIONS DIFFERENT?

PROFESSIONALISM: The word itself can be interpreted many different ways but at Herr-A-Cane Auctions we are focused on making every aspect of our business “The Best”. Areas that illustrate this are:

Proposals. On large engagements a formal professional proposal is prepared that will detail all the aspects of the engagement.

Contracts. Our contracts are not just one page documents, they are comprehensive forms developed to encourage the greatest level of communication, establish accurate and appropriate expectations and scope, identify success metrics and protect both parties from any surprises or invalid interpretations.

Marketing Plan. Marketing plans are developed for all engagements regardless of their size. For small engagements it may be a simple advertising plan while large engagements may require a complex marketing strategy that would include defining market demographics, specific marketing strategies, and high impact advertising plans, to identify and reach the “RIGHT” potential buyers.

Value Added Management. Our focus is in “ALWAYS” adding value with every transaction.

Quality. We are devoted to delivering the “Hightest Quality” Services to ALL our clients.

Continual Process Improvement. There is always room for improvement so we solicit suggestions from our clients and challenge all of our people to be constantly evaluating our processes to find ways to add more value, and apply the lessons that we learn from every engagement.

Walk the Walk. Anyone can say they are professional, honest, and utilize high level of integrity,
Herr-A-Cane Auctions does it!

Commitment to “EXCELLENCE”. You will see this in all aspects of our business. An example is, in July 2005 Joe Herr completed the education for AARE (Accredited Auctioneer Real Estate). The AARE offers very significant advantages in optimizing any real estate transaction. It is also a very elite designation; as of the point in time when Joe attended the class there were only 250 Auctioneers in the world who held that designation.

Special Skills. For instance in Real Estate we utilize multiple investment analysis procedures to assist both the seller and the buyer in understanding different ways to interpret “value” (i.e. Capitalization, Cost Approach, Income Approach, Gross Rent Multipliers, etc.)

Real Estate Auctions: YOUR FIRST CHOICE WHEN SELLING
Commercial, Residential, Industrial, Land etc.

The Auction Method of Marketing is quickly being recognized as a way to determine the true Market Value for both Personal Property and Real Estate. Everyday more and more people are learning about the advantages of selling Real Estate through Auction. The amount of Real Estate being sold at Auction is increasing at phenomenal rates year after year.

Why does the Auction Method of Marketing Work?
    -A Focused Marketing Plan is developed, specifically designed for your Property.
    -High-Impact advertising is utilized to attract attention.
    -Considerable Excitement and Enthusiasm is generated.
    -Your buyers are assimilated in one place at the same time.
    -The natural human instinct of competition is utilized to Your greatest advantage.

Would you Like a Real Estate Transaction that:
  -Puts YOU in Control?
    • YOU plan when (day and time) the sale will occur
    • YOU control the time for transfer of funds and property
    • YOU are in control of your privacy
  -Reduces the Normal Real Estate Hassles & Frustrations?
    • The hassle of constantly showing your property
    • The hassle of the continual personal intrusions from outside parties
    • The frustration of the “negotiations” and always hearing the negatives about your property
  -Shortens your Property’s Time on the Market?

Selling Real Estate at Auction requires a special skill set, and
education, along with unique knowledge of the particular type of Real Estate being offered.

The Good Lord is not making any more land and the demand for land is increasing every year. Let Herr-A-Cane Auctions show you the advantages of Selling Real Estate at auction while relieving the potential frustrations that often result from real estate transactions.

Other Types of Auctions

Estate Auctions: Handling Estates is a very emotional time that can be very difficult due to the loss of a friend or loved one. Not only are we attempting to cope with personal loss, but also we are now forced to manage the disposition of the personal items our loved one has left behind. These personal possessions are the accumulation of a “Lifetime” of cherished items, each one carrying its own precious memory and sentimental value that is priceless. Therefore, handling our loved ones estate can be a very emotional and traumatic experience. Our ultimate goal for any estate auction is to allow the client the opportunity to remember their friend or loved one and all the countless and priceless memories, while shielding them from as much stress as possible.

Liquidations/Banktruptcies/Foreclosers: Liquidations, Bankruptcies, and Foreclosures are similar to Estates in that they are normally very emotional, all represent situations where individuals are losing something for which they have worked long and hard. In may cases it embodies their lifelong dreams. While at the same time, there are creditors who in good faith were partners in the endeavor and supported the journey to achieving the dream by making significant investment. This is a time when the creditors need to minimize any losses and maximize their returns to insure their financial security; and the principles need to gain closure with as little pain as possible. As your agent Herr-A-Cane Auctions will endeavor to identify and execute the best solution or you.

Farms/Machinery/Livestock: While the working family farms are not as prevalent as they used to be, a large segment of the market wants to live in the country. With over 50 years experience with different farming techniques, various types of machinery, and all forms of livestock, Herr-A-Cane Auctions can assist in selecting the strategy that is tailored to your specific situation and is focused on meeting your unique requirements.

Antique & Collectable Auctions: There has always been a fascination with Antiques and Collectables. Let Herr-A-Cane Auctions help you find those hidden treasures, or assist you in marketing them and locating the buyer who has been looking for that specific item.

Charity and Fund-Raising: Budgets are continually tightening but costs are constantly rising so non-profit organizations in particular are always looking for additional funds. Herr-A-Cane Auctions can show an “EXCITING” and “FUN” way to raise funds for your school, church, charity, or special organization.

Personal Property Appraisals: Ever wonder what the current market value might be for your Personal Items? In addition to promoting the Auction Method of Marketing, Herr-A-Cane Auction Professionals can also assist you with your Personal Property Appraisal needs.

Any type of Auction will usually represent some form of separation of ownership which will normally result in many different emotions, stress, anxiety, and frustration. Herr-A-Cane Auctions is committed to offering the support required to manage the process with all of the different Auction types to relieve as much anxiety and stress as possible. Our staff is schooled in being sensitive to the emotions surrounding the specific Auction, as well as showing the proper respect to the Real Estate or Personal Property that represents something important to the seller. The ultimate Goal of any Auction is to make the Auction Event a GREAT, MEMORABLE and FUN Experience.