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About Our Team

We are Regional Auction Experts

We sell real and personal property in TN, VA, NC, and SC onsite and online for clients located throughout the United States.

We manage all aspects of the asset liquidation process, which may include recovery, research and valuation, sale preparation, marketing and advertising, conducting the sale, and settlement of the sale in a timely manner.

Service You Can Count On

Respected & Qualified Auction Professionals

Our clients receive the highest level of professionalism, experience, and expertise. We provide real and personal property liquidation services for Secured Parties, Trustees, Administrators, and Receivers. We offer nationwide marketing, plus concentrated regional promotion of foreclosed and bankrupted residential, commercial, and industrial properties, as well as FF&E.

Our qualifications, industry education, certifications, and designations allow us to offer enhanced services and better results for our clients.

In-House Marketing Experts

Ineffective traditional marketing methods (listings) cost time and money. We believe accelerated marketing (auctions) provides the highest possible return in the shortest period of time.

Our in-house marketing team is experienced in conducting successful ad campaigns for all types of sales. Trained in the specialized field of asset liquidation and auction marketing, we know how to create a highly visible sale that attracts more qualified bidders, resulting in more money to the seller.

A Few Facts About David L. Cole's Team

  • Approximately 95% of our clients come from the legal and financial communities.
  • We are bonded, insured and licensed, providing you the security and confidence that you are entrusting your assets to a reputable, dependable and highly capable company.
  • We are accepted by the courts as marketing and sales experts for real estate, personal property, and business assets.

Our Websites

Cole Auctions

Cole Auctions is an accelerated marketing venue, selling real estate and FF&E nationwide via onsite, offsite, and online auctions.

BidOnlineNow.com

BidOnlineNow provides online auctions of real estate and personal property, including online only, pre-live auction, and online + live auction bidding.

Certified Estates

Certified Estates provides those professionals or individuals who are liquidating an estate the benefit of working with a professional estate sales specialist.

About David L. Cole

David L. Cole has been a professional real estate broker since 1978, a professional auctioneer since 1987, and has earned the most respected designations in the auction and real estate industries. Less than 3% of Auctioneers in America are Certified Auctioneers and less than 1% are Accredited Auctioneers of Real Estate.

Designations & Certifications

  • Graduate, Certified Auctioneers Institute, Indiana University (CAI)
  • Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate, Auction Marketing Institute (AARE)
  • Certified Estate Specialist, Auction Marketing Institute (CES)
  • Certified Residential Specialist, National Association of REALTORS (CRS)
  • Graduate REALTORS Institute, TN Association of REALTORS (GRI)

Memberships

  • Member, National Auctioneers Association
  • Member, Tennessee Auctioneers Association (TAA)
  • Member, Auctioneers Association of North Carolina (AANC)
  • Member, Certified Auctioneers Institute

Positions

  • 2009-Present: Vice-Chairperson, Tennessee Auctioneers Commission
  • 2007-2008: President, Tennessee Auctioneers Association
  • 2005-2006: East Vice President, Tennessee Auctioneers Association
  • Past State Director, Tennessee Auctioneers Association
  • Past State Director, Tennessee Association of REALTORS
  • Past Regional Director, Northeast Tennessee Association of REALTORS
  • Past Director, Kingsport Association of REALTORS
  • Past Director, Kingsport Center of Opportunity
  • Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International

David L. Cole Licenses

  • TN Principal Auctioneer 2421
  • TN Principal Real Estate Broker 229499
  • SC Auctioneer 2450
  • SC Real Estate Broker In Charge 6476
  • VA Auctioneer 1890
  • VA Real Estate Broker 87536
  • NC Auctioneer 5976
  • NC Real Estate Broker 60570

Cole Inc. Licenses

  • TN Auction Firm 2108
  • TN Real Estate Firm 256977