In addition to real estate, we also offer all types of personal property at online only auction. The following is a list of vehicles that have recently sold in some of these online auctions.

If you have a vehicle or other items that you would like to consign, call us at 864.268.4399 for more information and details about the auction process.

The USDA has foreclosed on these properties and is now liquidating them from its inventory. There are 11 homes located in 6 upstate counties, including Anderson, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg and Union counties, and 17 homes located in Charleston, Colleton, Georgetown, Hampton, Jasper, and Williamsburg counties.

All of the houses will be sold at online auction at www.terryhowe.com. All properties are being sold at absolute auction, selling to the highest bidder regardless of price.

“We are pleased to assist the USDA with the sale of these properties through an online auction,” said Brandon Howe of Terry Howe & Associates. “We think that it will be a great opportunity for buyers to participate in the auction and for the USDA to sell these properties at current market value.”

These homes will be open for inspection for interested purchasers, and videos of the properties are also available. The auction will close at various times during the week of July 19.

USDA Rural Development is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. Its financial programs support such essential public facilities and services as water and sewer systems, housing, health clinics, emergency service facilities and electric and telephone service. It also promotes economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions and community-managed lending pools.

USDA Rural Development has a $115 billion portfolio of loans and will administer $20 billion in loans, loan guarantees and grants through its programs in the current fiscal year. Its mission is achieved by helping rural individuals, communities and businesses obtain the financial and technical assistance needed to address their diverse and unique needs.

Terry Howe & Associates, Inc. is a leading real estate auction company based in upstate South Carolina. Their focus is on residential, commercial and acreage properties throughout South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Terry Howe & Associates, Inc. also sells all types of personal property at auction, including business liquidations, estates, and more.

For more information contact Brandon Howe of Terry Howe & Associates at 864.268.4399.

69.9 +/- Acres In Lyman – Just under 70 acres, this Butler Street parcel will be sold as a whole. Available water and R-15 zoning create development potential, and this growing residential area features convenient I-85 access to Spartanburg, Greer and Greeneville.

5 Lots and 9.49 Acres In Duncan – Ranging from 0.61 acres to 1.34 acres, five lots reside near a 9.49-acre parcel in the Rosewood Circle neighborhood. This acreage was previously platted for a continuation of the Rosewood Acres subdivision, but the plats were never recorded. A roughed-in road exists with a fire hydrant located midway.

31.96 +/- Acres In Duncan – Located at the end of Lyman Avenue, the 9.21-acre tract features RS2 zoning, and the 22.75-acre tract features RS4 zoning. With public water and sewer, this land lies adjacent to the James F. Byrnes Freshman Academy.

9.82 +/- Acres In Duncan – Approximately one mile from downtown Duncan, this East Poinsett Street Extension tract holds commercial potential. Between Greer and Duncan, it is convenient to Highway 29 and Gap Creek Road.

The auction will be held in the meeting room of The Quality Inn in Duncan, SC at 1391 East Main Street. Visit www.terryhowe.com for aerial renderings, or contact Terry Howe & Associates at 864-268-4399 for more information.

The class featured examples of accounting and business skills that are reflective of both an auctioneer’s operational costs and service level. First it stressed how a business discovers the cost of operation. Second it defined common factors in professional service and how an auctioneer structures fees in order to offer that level of service.

About 90 auctioneers attended the session. Terry Howe, CAI, AARE has been asked to give the seminar again at a future conference. This was the third time he gave this specific seminar.

Located in Greenville County at 115 Alpha Drive, the 3-bedroom, 1-1/2 bath single-family home features a brick façade and carport. Inside, all windows have been replaced with double-pane, flip-in windows, and hardwood floors lie in the majority of the house (under carpet in some rooms). A fenced yard completes the home.

The Robbie Cooper estate auction at Wilcox Rd in Tryon, NC includes a 2000 Chevrolet Malibu and a large assortment of personal property. Appliances range from a Maytag Washer and Maytag Dryer – both only 8-months old – down to a Hotpoint electric stove and Sunbeam toaster oven. Furniture, Fiestaware and Floor lamps accompany Boyds Bear collectibles, garden décor and jewelry.

The Hardwick Dr auction in Greenville showcases a number of antiques: antique schoolhouse hanging globe light, antique empire side chairs in walnut with carved backs and tapestry bottoms, antique patterned glass, antique prints, antique pump organ, antique child’s singer sewing machine, and many more antiques alongside vintage items.

The Watson Dr auction features a 1996 Dodge Dakota automatic V6 truck, generator and power washer.

The auctions conclude with remaining items from the living estate of Ms. Ruth Stockton and County Classic Gifts and Collectibles store liquidation at Christmas Tree Ln. The Stockton collection consists of hundreds of Barbie® dolls in all conditions, and the gift store presents new collectibles, baby dolls, baby items, belt buckles and more.

Of the homes being offered in Greenville and Greer, three two-bedroom homes cater to small families, first-time buyers and investors. One three-bedroom condo provides a low-maintenance exterior for those desiring minimal upkeep, and one three-bedroom home includes a large yard and prime location convenient to shopping, recreation and more.

For those dreaming of owning their own private mountain retreat for a family get-away, hunting club or resort development, 286+ acres lie ready in Pickens County. Available as a whole, in three separate tracts or in combination, the parcels come in 124+, 69+ or 92+ acre tracts, which can be further divided. Each parcel joins the main road, without a need for any easements.

The auction concludes with a large assortment of personal property from the living estate of Ms. Ruth Stockton. The Stockton collection consists of hundreds of Barbie® dolls in all conditions – never been opened, mint and used, as well as a variety of Christmas collectibles, Elvis memorabilia and baby dolls.

The Stockton collection also includes coins, jewelry and ladies apparel, along with household items such as furniture, glassware and small appliances. The living estate features artwork, textiles and miscellaneous objects too.

“Many people like Ms. Stockton are choosing to downsize and move into retirement communities because of the freedom it affords – no home maintenance, no landscaping and the financial means to do other things like travel,” said Brandon Howe of Terry Howe & Associates. “We are serving this market by helping them sell their homes quickly in this slow economy, and as added-value, we’re also selling personal property they no longer want or need.”

“Our ability to sell both their real estate and personal property through our Total Property Management program gives us an advantage over conventional sales methods, but most importantly, it benefits our clients.”

The Annual Conference and Show is the largest gathering of Auctioneers in the world with attendees from many continents on hand each year. More than fifty educational sessions will be held to provide training, information, and new ideas for Auctioneers to improve their business serving customers and clients.

The title of Terry Howe’s session is “Money Talk”, and will cover the topics of accounting and financial management of your business. Though geared toward both novice and seasoned auctioneers, the subject matter can be adapted to any business entity. Through his presentation, Mr. Howe will educate auctioneers on how to analyze profitability of their business and the profitability of a prospective auction.

Terry Howe & Associates, Inc. is a leading real estate auction company based in upstate South Carolina. Their focus is on residential, commercial and acreage properties throughout South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Terry Howe & Associates, Inc. also sells all types of personal property at auction, including business equipment, vehicles, furniture, antiques, and more.

Terry Howe is available to speak on this and other business related subjects.

The course is divided into 3 focused sections. The first course, AARE 100, centers on both core and emerging marketing techniques for residential, agricultural, commercial and industrial properties. The second course, AARE 200, focuses on cash flow analysis, holding period analysis, tax consequences and other financial considerations of an auction. In the third and final course, AARE 300, auctioneers build case studies around actual properties and conditions to determine suitability for auction, including market research, proposals, marketing plans, and post-auction activities.

Brandon Howe of Terry Howe & Associates, Inc. audited the AARE course over the seven day period it was held in Greenville. Mr. Howe originally earned the AARE designation in April of 1998. Less than 350 real estate auctioneers hold the prestigious AARE designation worldwide.

Terry Howe & Associates, Inc. is a real estate auction company based in South Carolina. Their focus is on residential, commercial and acreage properties throughout South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Terry Howe & Associates, Inc. also sells all types of personal property at auction, including business equipment, vehicles, furniture, antiques, and more.

“People choose auctions because they have a defined goal and need to achieve it in a certain time frame,” said Terry Howe of Terry Howe and Associates, Inc. “It is our job to help them reach that goal.”

“Some people make the assumption that auctions are for desperate situations where the seller is having financial difficulties,” he said. “That’s a myth. Auctions are for people who choose to control their property, rather than let their property control them.”

Founded in 1984, Terry Howe and Associates started out handling business liquidations, which evolved to include estate settlements and the company’s current focus, real estate auctions.

“We sell residential and vacation homes, commercial and retail business centers, industrial property and hundreds of acres of land,” Howe said.

In addition to planning and advertising the sale, their staff can arrange cleaning, repairs and maintenance of the property until the auction. The company also handles sales of fixtures and personal property as well.

“We are a one-stop solution to liquidate everything instead of having to sell each part separately,” said Brandon Howe, principal auctioneer. “This takes the stress off executors, attorneys, and property owners.”

Additionally, the company has the capability to take large parcels of land and develop them as smaller tracts to sell in one auction. The owner benefits from the division because there is a larger market of buyers for small plots which increases value, and the transaction is still handled in one day, as it would have been if sold intact.

Howe said a quick phone call to Terry Howe and Associates can start the auction process which can be completed in as little as 30-60 days. The first step is to identify the seller’s goal and time frame. A property evaluation will determine its suitability for auction and help to identify a target market.

“Before making any decision, you will receive a written proposal, and any questions you have will be addressed,” he said. “You must be confident that an auction is the best way to sell your property before entering an agreement.”

The company markets the sale through direct mail, internet, signs, newspapers and magazines. A property information packet is carefully prepared to highlight positive attributes while properly disclosing any defects to instill confidence in potential bidders. The auction is conducted by one of Terry Howe and Associates’ auctioneers, and the winning bidder signs a contract of sale and presents a non-refundable deposit. The buyer has thirty days to conclude the transaction, at a closing coordinated by the company.

Ordinary real estate listings don’t take advantage of competitive bidding, Howe said, and often allow contingencies that can cancel the deal. Closings that fall through can be devastating when the seller is required to start over again waiting for another buyer to come along, particularly if the property is left vacant, risking theft and vandalism.

“Vacant properties consume equity at a rate of 12 to 15 percent per year due to mortgage payments, taxes, utilities, lawn and home maintenance, and lost potential earnings were the equity invested,” he said.

Because auctions require the winning bidder to make a substantial, non-refundable deposit, the seller is compensated for the lost time even if the sale falls through, Howe said.

Choosing to sell real estate at auction allows the seller to control the timing of the sale by setting the auction date. In addition, auctions can be an economical choice for the seller, because the buyer pays commission and closing costs. Howe said these advantages make auctions the best option for selling real estate in many situations, and can result in sales that are optimal for both buyers and sellers.

For more information or an evaluation of your property, contact Terry Howe and Associates at 864.268.4399 or www.terryhowe.com.