Advanced Auction and Appraisal

Advanced Auction and Appraisal Trusted auction and appraisal services for 46 years. Specializing in estates, farm equipment, real estate, business liquidations, and personal property.

Contact us today for a FREE consultation! 📧 [email protected] I am happy to say that we are a small business working very hard to make a difference for other business owners. Especially those who need to recover some of the assets which are not working for them profitably. Based on our background and experience, we feel very confident in filling this niche, and we want all of our

clients to feel comfortable with how we work with them and what we are able to accomplish. Many of our growing list of clients tell us they like the personal, professional way we conduct business. I think you will too, once you have tried us. Resume and Experience
Employment
- Manheim Chicago Auto Auction: Auctioneer- Chicago IL 1994- 2020
- Manheim Milwaukee Auto Auction: Auctioneer- Milwaukee WI 1994- Present
- Certified Continuing Education Instructor
- Selling and appraising a variety of commercial and industrial equipment, restaurant, meat processing equipment, collector cars, estates, automobiles, construction, farm, restaurant and automotive equipment, farm land, real estate, 1980- Present

Education
Certified Appraisers Guild of America
Personal Property Appraiser
certification program
Missouri Auction School
Graduate 1980

Accreditations
2022 ISAA Hall of Fame
2006 IL State Bid Calling Champion
2006 WI State Bid Calling Champion

Professional Memberships
Illinois State Auctioneers Association


Volunteer
Member of Dakota United Methodist Church
Passed President of the Dakota Lions Club 2009-2010
Passed ISAA Board Director Passed President of ISAA
Past ISAA Secretary and Treasurer
Past Chairman ISAA District 1
Past Governor of ISAA

08/31/2026
⏰ OCTOBER WILL BE HERE BEFORE WE KNOW IT!Our October House Sale is getting closer, and we’re excited to share more with ...
08/28/2026

⏰ OCTOBER WILL BE HERE BEFORE WE KNOW IT!

Our October House Sale is getting closer, and we’re excited to share more with you!

If you’ve been meaning to check out the sale, now is a good time to save the information and make plans to stop by.

🔨 Auction excitement
👀 And plenty of reasons to take a look!

08/28/2026

“You have to be an experienced bidder to go to an auction.”

❌ MYTH!

Auctions are for everyone!

Whether you've been attending auctions for years or you've never raised a bid card in your life, there's always something new to discover.

Come browse. Come watch. Come bid. Come find something you didn't know you needed! 😂

🔨 Have you been to an auction before?

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE BEFORE AN AUCTION…An auction doesn't just happen overnight!There’s a lot of work that goes into getti...
08/27/2026

WHAT YOU DON'T SEE BEFORE AN AUCTION…

An auction doesn't just happen overnight!

There’s a lot of work that goes into getting everything ready — sorting, organizing, photographing, researching, cataloging, marketing, preparing the property, and making sure buyers have the information they need.

We love the process almost as much as we love seeing bidders find something they’re excited about!

📸 Here’s a little behind-the-scenes look at what goes into making an auction happen.

08/26/2026

💭 THINKING ABOUT SELLING?

Sometimes you reach a point where you have too much stuff and not enough time.

Maybe you're downsizing.
Maybe you're settling an estate.
Maybe you have a collection you've spent years building.
Maybe you're clearing out a property.

Whatever the reason, you don't have to figure it all out alone.

An auction can be a great way to bring everything together, market it to potential buyers, and let the bidding process determine the value.

🔨 Thinking about an auction? Let's talk.

Advanced Auction & Appraisal

📸 THROWBACK TO ONE OF OUR PAST AUCTIONS!There’s something we love about looking back at past auctions — the unique items...
08/22/2026

📸 THROWBACK TO ONE OF OUR PAST AUCTIONS!

There’s something we love about looking back at past auctions — the unique items, the people who came out to bid, and all the unexpected treasures that found new homes.

Every auction has its own story, and we’re grateful to everyone who continues to support Advanced Auction & Appraisal.

🔨 What will our next auction bring?

You’ll have to follow along to find out!

Address

311 W Davis Street P. O. Box 26
Rock City, IL
61018

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+1 815-218-0705

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