When you need to sell real estate — the traditional listing route isn't always the right tool. Auctions deliver a definitive close, a proven marketing push, and a final price the market is willing to pay. No guessing. No waiting. No contingencies that fall through at the last minute.
Garner Auctions, Inc. has been conducting professional auctions across the Southeast since 1999. Below are the six reasons sellers consistently choose the auction method — and why they keep coming back to us.
Reason 01
You set the date and the time for the closing. No waiting on buyer financing approvals, no dragging negotiations, and no last-minute delays.
Reason 02
Every auction is backed by an aggressive, multi-channel marketing campaign including but not limited to targeted digital advertising, emails and text messsages to our buyer database, print, and social media. We bring the right buyers to the table so they compete for your property.
Reason 03
That means no inspection contingency demands, no financing fall-throughs, and no repair requests that eat into your net proceeds.
Reason 04
You control the auction date, what's included in the auction, opening bid parameters, and a minimum price if desired.
Reason 05
Competitive bidding consistently produces the highest price the current market is willing to pay, not a number derived from comparable sales months ago. When buyers compete openly, sellers win. That's the fundamental promise of the auction method.
Reason 06
Whether you're settling an estate, dissolving a business partnership, meeting a court deadline, or simply ready to move on — the auction method delivers a timeline that traditional methods cannot match. Most Real Estate auctions close within 30–45 days from the date of the auction.
| Feature | Auction with Garner | Traditional Listing |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Closing | 30–45 days (typical) | 60–120+ days average |
| Contingencies | None — as-is sale | Inspection, financing, appraisal |
| Marketing Push | Aggressive multi-channel | MLS + standard advertising |
| Price Determination | Competitive bidding (market sets price) | Appraisal + negotiation |
| Seller Controls Terms | Yes — date, inclusions, minimums | Buyer drives negotiation |
| Carrying Cost Risk | Minimal — fast close | Months of taxes, insurance, maintenance |
| Closing Certainty | Very high — cash or pre-qualified | Can fall through at any stage |
Founded in 1999 by Ken Garner. Second-generation auctioneer with deep roots in North Alabama and a proven track record across the Southeast.
Active auctioneer and broker licenses in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, and Florida — so your sale can go wherever your property is.
Ken holds the CAI (Indiana University, 1998) and AARE designations — the highest professional credentials in the auction industry. Credentials your assets deserve.
From single-family homes to multi-parcel farm tracts, estate liquidations, and commercial properties — we've seen it all and sold it all. Results you can verify.
Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. We will assess your property and tell you honestly whether the auction method is the right fit and what you can expect to net.