CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC

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Real Estate Auctions, Real Estate Agents

About us

Cates Auction & Realty Co., Inc. is a third generation auction marketing firm founded in 1942. For over 70 years, clients have put their trust in Cates Auction to market and sell their real estate and other significant assets in a timely manner at fair market value. We specialize in accelerating the real estate sales process for sellers of residential, land and commercial properties throughout Missouri and Kansas. Our staff includes licensed and professional Auctioneers and Realtors as well as an in-house marketing department that continues to win state and national awards. We compress the selling cycle to 30 days by creating buyer urgency and competition through compelling auction marketing campaigns customized for each client's property.

Business highlights

83 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Live, Online and Internet Auctions, Auction Marketing, Internet Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Print Media, Email Marketing, Property Analysis, Market Analysis, Consulting, Lotting, Cataloging, Auction Setup, Photography, Auctioneering, Computerized Clerking and Settlement, Auction Site Clean up.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes

Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

4.03 Reviews
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.3
punctuality
4.7
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Steve L.
08/2022
5.0
auction services
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My family went through a tough time with the loss of Dad. The task of settling the estate often seemed overwhelming. Cates Auction stepped in and relieved a tremendous part of that workload by marketing the house and personal property. They really knew what they were doing all while being respectful of our family. Thank you Cates for the great service!
Description of Work: Estate Auction
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jacob S.
01/2021
5.0
auction services
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Alex at Cates was very professional and responsive. He shepherded the entire process from our initial interest to beyond the closing date. His office provided important information in a timely fashion and responded to a host of our inquiries immediately. He helped us get our new facility up and running on day one and continued to provide assistance after the closing. We highly recommend Alex and Cates Auction and Realty Service Jacob and Thomas Smith The Springs Car Wash Bonner Springs, KS
Description of Work: Purchase of Car Wash
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Barbara D.
07/2015
2.0
auction services
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Very poor results for the seller.
Description of Work: Sold a house full of vintage items on the Internet. The service neted the seller only pennies on the dollar. The auction service could have used better judgment on the method of the sale for the type of merchandise to be sold.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
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2.0
value
2.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Response from CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC
We cannot find record of this reviewer as either a client (auction seller) or a customer (auction buyer), so we cannot speak to the basis of the reviewer's personal experience or her representation of one of our clients. We specialize in selling real estate at auction. If a client also has personal property they wish for us to sell, we offer the added value service of selling contents in an online auction format, if they so choose. We explain how that extra service works and they decide if they want to add it on or not. We moved to the online format for personal property auctions when our tests showed that more bidders participated in online auctions than in live onsite auctions of personal property. Combined with the extensive marketing of the sale (which typically begins several weeks before the bidding closes), this format has proven to bring the highest prices for our clients (sellers). Our clients' most valuable assets are always the real estate that we are selling for them and that is why they hire us. Even though their personal property represents a very small percent of the overall value to them, we also go to great lengths to promote and present all of their items in such a way that they can realize the greatest value in a method that is quick and efficient for them. Ultimately, items sell to those willing to pay the most for them. It is worth noting that our compensation for this extra service is a percentage of what the items sell for. Not only would it be poor client service not to do our best in selling personal property, it would be counterproductive to our own revenues.

    Contact information

    1440 IRON ST, Kansas City, MO 64116

    CatesAuction.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed

    Licensing

    Insured
    Eco-friendly Accreditations

    LEED Accredited Professional
    No
    Energy Star Partner
    No
    EPA Lead-Safe Certified
    No
    Use Green Products or Work Practices
    Yes
    State Contractor License Requirements

    All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

    *Contact business to see additional licenses.

    Service Categories

    Real Estate Auctions,
    Real Estate Agents

    FAQ

    CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC is currently rated 4 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: Closed

    CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
    Yes, CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC offers free project estimates.
    Yes, CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC does not offer a senior discount.
    No, CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC does not offer emergency services.
    No, CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC does not offer warranties.
    CATES AUCTION & REALTY CO., INC offers the following services: Live, Online and Internet Auctions, Auction Marketing, Internet Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Print Media, Email Marketing, Property Analysis, Market Analysis, Consulting, Lotting, Cataloging, Auction Setup, Photography, Auctioneering, Computerized Clerking and Settlement, Auction Site Clean up.

    Contact information

    1440 IRON ST, Kansas City, MO 64116

    CatesAuction.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Tuesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Wednesday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Thursday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Friday:
    8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Saturday:
    Closed