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On this page, we'll keep you updated with what is going on in the Real Estate and Auction Industry. We'll also post any updates to auctions or real estate listings. If you're a subscriber to our e-mail mailing list (form to your right), you'll automatically receive these updates within 24 hours of the update being posted. Thank you for your interest!

2009 Spring Rendezvous Results

This update was posted on Monday, March 9th, 2009 at 11:37 am.

The results from the 2009 Spring Rendezvous are now online. View Results. Each item is listed in sale order along with the price it brought.

Thank you for your interest and participation in the auction. It was a success! If you would like to schedule a no obligation consultation with our staff to review your collection, please feel free to contact us. We look forward to working with you!

Auction Industry Remains Strong in Challenging Economy

This update was posted on Monday, March 2nd, 2009 at 11:06 am.

Overland Park, Kan., – The National Auctioneers Association (NAA), the nation’s leading association of auction professionals, reported today the results of its 2008 industry survey. In 2008, approximately $268.4 billion in goods and services were sold at auction in the United States, a decrease of slightly less than 1% compared to 2007.

Schultz Auctioneers Creates New Sales Method from Old Concept

This update was posted on Friday, January 9th, 2009 at 9:08 pm.

UPSALA, MN—In the 1970’s and 1980’s auctioneers used telephone conference calls to allow remote bidders to compete against each other at feeder pig auctions. Fast forward into the new millennium, where online-only auctions and simulcast auctions have become an industry staple. As 2009 approached, Schultz Auctioneers wanted to take live Internet bidding to a new frontier: live online only auctions.

Invitation to Consign Coins

This update was posted on Monday, December 29th, 2008 at 8:57 pm.

We are currently seeking coin and paper currency consignments for our January coin auction. The auction will be held on January 19th, and will be a live online only auction.

What We’re Looking For
Currently, we have approximately 200 coins consigned to the auction, and are looking to round out the auction with 100 quality coins or pieces of paper currency. We have been contacted by an individual that likely will be consigning several high quality items of paper currency. Hurry quick to get your great items into this auction!

Last Auction Results
Our last coin auction was held on December 15, 2008, and was a live online only auction. The auction featured 300+ lots of quality coins and paper currency. We had 130 registered online bidders, with over 60 logged in and active on auction night. Both sellers and buyers were happy with the results, and are eager for our next auction. Complete results can be viewed at proxibid.com/schultz.

Your Next Step
If you have several coins, a large collection, or just want to talk coins, feel free to contact John (email: john@schultzauctioneers.com, office: 800 457-2967 or cell: 612 432-4015) today. The deadline for inclusion in this auction is January 9th.

Home on Swan Lake reduced again – now $225,000

This update was posted on Monday, December 22nd, 2008 at 5:00 pm.

Just in time for the Christmas season, the price on this 2-bedroom Swan Lake property has been reduced from $267,000 to $257,000 and now to $225,000. The property is an excellent year-around home on a very nice lake, and has a large detached, insulated, heated 24×32 garage.

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Collectible Toy Sale Prices Soar in Spite of Economy

This update was posted on Wednesday, November 26th, 2008 at 8:36 am.

UPSALA, MN—Despite $3/gallon gas prices, the winning bidder on a set of Tonka trucks at a recent auction drove 220 miles (and out of state) to purchase their collectible toys. They weren’t alone. 121 bidders from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Florida convened on Little Falls, MN, to bid on a collection of child-size items. They were joined by 40 more bidders from 19 states and Canada via online bidding. Read more

September closed sales up 34.9%

This update was posted on Friday, October 10th, 2008 at 1:39 pm.

Minneapolis, Minnesota (October 10, 2008) – Buyers flocked to the Twin Cities housing market in September to take advantage of attractive home prices and a sunsetting federal loan program, according to the Minneapolis Area Association of REALTORS® (MAAR) based on data from the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc.
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Pending Home Sales up Strongly

This update was posted on Wednesday, October 8th, 2008 at 11:32 am.

Pending home sales activity surged as buyers took advantage of low home prices and affordable interest rates, according to the National Association of Realtors^®.
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Home on Long Lake Reduced $46,500

This update was posted on Thursday, September 18th, 2008 at 2:44 pm.

Yes, you’re reading that right. The owner of the Long Lake Home has reduced the listing price from $246,000 to $199,500. Hurry quick, as this property is ready for your fall fun! Conveniently located near the Hub Supper Club, this property features a large garage, and new construction/remodel throughout the home. View more information.

Matthew Schultz Earns Benefit Auctioneer Specialist Designation

This update was posted on Tuesday, July 29th, 2008 at 10:00 pm.

UPSALA, MN – With over $15.6 billion raised through charity-benefit auctions in 2006, more and more non-profits and charities are turning to professional auctioneers to help them raise donations in support of their causes.

Matthew A Schultz recently earned the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist (BAS) designation. The National Auctioneers Association (NAA) Education Institute coordinates the Benefit Auctioneer Specialist designation program. The BAS program trains auctioneers to enhance their benefit auction services. Coursework focuses on the fundraising components of the benefit auction event, item acquisition, audience development, contractual agreements, and public relations. A newly developed designation, there are less than 100 auctioneers across the country who have acquired the BAS professional designation.

Schultz has been a licensed auctioneer since 2000 and is a member of the Minnesota State Auctioneers Association and the National Auctioneers Association. He has conducted nearly 100 benefit auctions since the fall of 2001, which include over 50 Ducks Unlimited Events. He is an Associate Auctioneer of Kurt Johnson Auctioneering, which specializes in fundraisers, and an Auctioneer for Schultz Auctioneers Landmark Realty, Inc. based in Upsala MN.

For additional information on the auction industry and its professional designations visit www.auctioneers.org.

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