Keith Sheridan had always loved attending farm auctions with his father while growing up outside of Yellow Springs, Ohio and dreamed of one day becoming an auctioneer.  Keith married June Moore in 1965 and soon had 3 children (Sharon, Bart and Matt) and a family to support, and that dream began to slowly fade away. Keith and June owned the local Cedarville Feed & Grain elevator during the tumultuous times of the early 1970s with high interest rates and a failing economy.  Keith’s loving wife, June, had always heard Keith’s stories of attending auctions as a youngster with his father and dreaming of becoming an auctioneer, so she secretly signed Keith up for auction school without him knowing.  A few days before classes were scheduled to begin, June told Keith what she had done, and he soon left for auction school to pursue his childhood dream.

Originally operating off a card table in a side room of their home, Keith and June started Keith Sheridan & Associates in 1974, offering real estate and auction services to local Greene and Clark County and surrounding communities. In 1995, their eldest son, Bart, joined the business bringing his experience as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the company name was changed to Sheridan & Associates, Auctioneers, Real Estate Broker & Appraisers LLC.  In 2002, their youngest child Matt, also a CPA, joined the company and added the conventional Realtor® listing method of sale to the offerings of the company.  Keith Sheridan passed away in March 2020, leaving a significant and lasting legacy in Ohio’s auction industry.  In 2022, the company name was changed to SHERIDANS LLC, and the company has grown with known specialties in the sale of residential, commercial and agricultural real estate; antiques/collectibles; and commercial/farm equipment throughout Ohio.

SHERIDANS offers a comprehensive range of services including Realtor® services for all types of real estate, auction services for real estate and personal property, appraisal services for all types of real estate and personal property, specialties with buying and selling farmland, expertise in selling antiques and collectibles, liquidation of commercial equipment, farm machinery and heavy equipment, and more.

SHERIDANS specializes in the sale of residential, agricultural, and commercial real estate, as well as farm equipment and heavy machinery, antiques, collectibles, and other types of personal property, offering both auction and traditional real estate sales options.

SHERIDANS has been serving clients for over 50 years, establishing itself as a trusted name in the real estate and auction industries.

SHERIDANS is dedicated to providing the highest level of service to each client. With a focus on EXPERIENCE, INTEGRITY, AND RESULTS since 1974, SHERIDANS has grown to become one of the premier Real Estate, Auction, and Appraisal Companies in Southwest and Central Ohio.

SHERIDANS associates are licensed to perform services throughout the State of Ohio. From our office in Greene County, our company is strategically located to provide a high level of service to all of southern, western and central Ohio. Our regional sales and appraisal experience includes services performed in many areas throughout Ohio as shown below.

Members of SHERIDANS are dedicated to keeping abreast of industry trends and developments through regular continuing education, both as students and instructors.

Licenses and professional designations held and awards won by members of our team include:

The Realtor® Designation
Licensed Auctioneers
Licensed Real Estate Brokers and Agents
National Auctioneers’ Association
Past Governor appointed Ohio Auction Commission member
Ohio Auctioneers Association
Certified, Auctioneers Institute
State Advertising Contest Awards
National Board of Realtors
Ohio Board of Realtors
Dayton Area Board of Realtor
Western [Ohio] Regional Information Systems & Technology MLS (WRIST) member
Ohio Auctioneer Hall of Fame member

At SHERIDANS, we employ a comprehensive and multi-faceted approach to advertising your real estate and personal property. Our goal is to maximize your return through targeted and professional marketing strategies.

Brochures

We create high-quality brochures that highlight the unique features of your property, complete with professional photographs. These brochures are distributed through USPS, email, customized buyer lists, and other methods tailored to the type of property and potential buyers.

Buyer Packages

For real estate sales, we prepare detailed Buyer Packages. These include all relevant property information, selling terms, and contract documents, which are provided to all interested parties upon request. Additionally, these Buyer Packages are made available for download on our website for convenient access.

Internet Advertising

Your property listing will be featured on our company website, SheridanTeam.com, with direct links to map services for easy directions. We include detailed color photographs and descriptions of your assets. Listings are also posted on multiple websites, including Realtor.com, Zillow, and the Dayton Area Board of Realtors® (dabr.com), AuctionZip.com (auction only), among others. These listings feature comprehensive details such as property sizes, room dimensions, amenities, real estate taxes, school districts, and more.

Signage

We design and install attractive signage to draw attention to your property. This includes directional signs at strategic intersections to guide potential buyers to your location.

Direct Mail

For properties like farmland and commercial real estate, where buyers are more specific, we use targeted direct mail campaigns. This approach ensures that potential buyers who may not be actively searching are informed about your property.

Social Media Advertising

Utilizing demographic information available on social media platforms such as Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Google, LinkedIn, and others, SHERIDANS will advertise your real estate with a focus on reaching potential buyers who may be interested in your property or who may know of family or friends who may be interested. This method is also beneficial because it allows us to reach prospective buyers who have shown an interest in your type of property but may not be actively searching at the time.

Personal Contact

Our team will personally reach out to identified potential buyers via phone and will attempt to meet in person. We assist these buyers in preparing financing if necessary and maintain a detailed log of all contacts for follow-up before the auction.

Newspaper Advertising

We develop a comprehensive advertising schedule for local and regional print media. This strategy aims to attract interested purchasers to your property through well-placed newspaper ads.

Open Houses

We can organize open houses for all types of real estate, including residential, multi-family homes, commercial properties, and agricultural land. We also schedule public viewings  typically in the days preceding a personal property auction to give interested buyers an opportunity to preview items. Open houses and public viewings create significant exposure and word-of-mouth advertising, allowing a mix of serious and casual buyers to view your property simultaneously. This approach can also reduce the need for numerous private showings of real estate.

By integrating these diverse advertising methods, SHERIDANS strives to achieve the best possible outcome for the sale of your property. Our professional and personalized approach ensures that your property receives maximum exposure to potential buyers.

At SHERIDANS, we leverage our expertise, extensive network, and state-of-the-art facilities to ensure a successful sales experience for clients, maximizing exposure and value for their properties and personal assets, whether through auction or traditional real estate methods.

Our clients are welcome to participate as much as desired in the sale of their assets. Most often, members of SHERIDANS will handle every aspect of the sale from beginning to end.

When selling Personal Property, SHERIDANS can perform all necessary steps in preparing the property for sale, conducting the sale, and collecting the proceeds from the sale. We have a team of associates who can prepare and organize the items for sale in the best manner from start to finish.

SHERIDANS offers comprehensive auction services, including initial consultation, planning, professional marketing efforts, and facilitating the auction event itself, ensuring a seamless experience for clients selling their real estate or personal property through the auction method of sale.

All SHERIDANS’ sales associates are Realtors® and are qualified to offer multiple methods of sale of your real estate including the following:

Conventional Realtor® Listing

In selling Real Estate by the Conventional Listing Method, SHERIDANS can benefit the Seller by the following:

Maximum Exposure!
Flexibility!
Ability to vet potential buyers.
It’s the traditional method most buyers and sellers are accustomed to using.

Real Estate Auction

Selling your Real Estate by auction provides multiple benefits including:

No Limit on Sale Price! (i.e. No established “List Price” ceiling)
No negotiating!
No buyer contingencies!
It’s a proven method, especially during real estate markets when demand outpaces supply.

SHERIDANS is a leader in the sale of farmland throughout Ohio, and we have the expertise to maximize the value of your assets.  Whether you are contemplating buying or selling agricultural or rural property or need assistance with a 1031 tax deferred exchange, allow SHERIDANS’ decades of experience and track record of success to assist you in maximizing your property’s value.

Our history of success includes expertise in the sale of crop land, horse farms, timber land, recreational land, and other forms of rural and agricultural real estate.  From our Cedarville office, located in the heartland of farming country in the Midwest, we are strategically located to serve all areas of Ohio.

Follow the Leader … and call us today for a free consultation. We outperform the rest!

Recent studies show that 89% of home buyers recently purchased their home through a licensed real estate agent. Of buyers who used a Buyer’s Agent, 90% would use their agent again or recommend their agent to others. The main source for valuable and trustworthy information when searching for a home to purchase is the use of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS), which allows Realtors® to accurately advertise their listings to prospective buyers and other Realtors®. Realtors® almost exclusively use the MLS to search for available properties. If your property is not advertised on the MLS, you are potentially losing a huge percentage of potential buyers who may be interested in buying your property!

All of SHERIDANS’ sales associates are Realtors® and have access to a full scope of real estate contracts and related documents that have been created to protect both the Seller and Buyer in all transactions. SHERIDANS’ Realtors® are knowledgeable on the wide array of real estate laws and will protect your interests when assisting you to buy or sell your property.  Your SHERIDANS’ Realtor® also has multiple listing and negotiation techniques available to maximize the value of your real estate.

SHERIDANS’ also maintains an active database of Ohio real estate buyers and can use this database to help sell your property.

SHERIDANS recommends all Buyers use a Realtor® as a Buyer’s Agent when searching for Real Estate to purchase. A Buyers Agent will work for you, protect your interests, assist in negotiating on your behalf, set up private showings, alert you to newly listed properties, and more. One of the best parts of using a Realtor® as a Buyer’s Agent is that you typically do not have to pay for the Realtor’s® services. Your Realtor® collects his/her commission from a portion of the Selling Realtor’s® commission, and your purchase price is not affected.

As Realtors®, SHERIDANS’s licensed agents have access to Multiple Listing Service (MLS) advertising and other resources that are not available to the general public. Therefore, SHERIDANS is able to provide better-defined searches of available properties that closely match the desires of each Buyer and can seamlessly schedule property showings with you.

SHERIDANS Realtors® actively search for new real estate listings. Therefore, we are better able to notify you of new listings and act quickly on your behalf.

SHERIDANS Realtors® are knowledgeable on the wide array of real estate laws and will protect your interests when assisting you in purchasing a property.

Studies show that the best time of year to list your home is between March and May. During this time, buyers have emerged from the colder months and are ready to plan for the summer when kids are out of school and daylight hours are maximized.

Selling your home during the early Spring months allows you to get a jump on your competition by reaching buyers during the most active time of the year.

Regardless of the time of year, SHERIDANS has the experience and expertise to maximize our advertising efforts to ensure your property is exposed to as many buyers as possible.

Historically, the best time of year to sell farmland and rural real estate is during the late fall and winter months. By this time of year, farmers have harvested their crops and are planning for the next planting season.

Selling your farm after the harvest season eliminates the need to negotiate cash rent payments and allows the buyer to take occupancy of the farmland immediately to plan for the next planting season.

SHERIDANS has sold farmland and rural acreage at all times of the year and has the experience and expertise to establish selling terms and a marketing plan to maximize the exposure and value of your property.

The main benefit of a conventional Realtor® listing is that it allows the property to be available at any time during the listing period. This maximizes exposure, and sellers and buyers are able to negotiate a contract that works for both parties.
The selling method you choose should be based on the current activity in the real estate market and on supply and demand factors. When the supply of similar properties is higher than the demand from buyers or when your property is similar to others that are currently available, a conventional Realtor® listing method of sale will typically create maximized interest for your property.
Single family homes are sold by the conventional Realtor® listing method more than any other type of real estate.
The conventional Realtor® listing method of sale is the most familiar and common method of sale that buyers are used to using. This familiarity creates a level of comfort for buyers to plan and think through the buying process.

SHERIDANS has over 50 years of experience selling all types of Realtor® listings, including residential, multi-family, farmland, and commercial real estate. Contact our office today to schedule a no-fee consultation to discuss your property and selling needs.

In selling Real Estate by the Conventional Listing Method, SHERIDANS can benefit the Seller by the following:

Maximum Exposure! The main advantage of a Conventional Listing is that it provides the maximum exposure to prospective buyers since the property is available for purchase at any time during the listing contract.
Flexibility! Almost anything is negotiable using our Conventional Listing method. Therefore, the Seller has many different options available to reach his/her desired goals.
Vetting of potential buyers! When reviewing offers from prospective buyers, sellers have the ability to thoroughly review the pros and cons of each offer and can request lender qualification letters to ensure you are working with qualified buyers.
It’s the traditional method most buyers and sellers are accustomed to using.

There are multiple instances when your SHERIDANS representative may recommend selling your real estate at auction instead of a conventional Realtor® listing. These instances include, but are not limited to, the following:

Selling real estate at auction can offer advantages such as maximizing selling price through competitive bidding and selling in “as is” condition without inspection contingencies, while conventional Realtor® real estate listings offer flexibility in timing and negotiation and a more traditional method of sale.
When you own a highly desirable property in a low supply and high demand market and you anticipate strong interest from many buyers, then the auction method of marketing may be best for you.  The auction method of sale has great potential to maximize the selling price by taking advantage of the competitive bidding an auction provides.  Conversely, if you offer a highly desirable property via a conventional Realtor® listing and receive multiple offers, the typical requirement is for the prospective buyers to make their “Best and Final Offer”, which is essentially a blind auction in which no one knows what the other buyers are offering.  This does not take advantage of the competitive bidding an auction provides, and buyers are often left saying they may have offered a higher amount if they had known what others were offering.
For real estate with known defects and/or deferred maintenance, inspection contingencies can be a major seller concern.  Using the auction method of sale, your property will sell in “as is” condition free from inspection, financing, and other contingencies that can kill the deal.  While we will permit prospective buyers to perform their own inspections prior to bidding, the buyers must acknowledge that the results of their inspections are for their purpose, and the bidders are accepting the property based on their own due diligence.

Of all the different types of real estate we sell, farmland and rural acreage is sold by Live Public Auction more than any other type.  The Dayton Area Board of Realtors recognizes SHERIDANS as selling more acreage annually than any other office in the region.

No Limit on Sale Price!

Listing Real Estate as a Conventional Realtor® Listing necessitates placing a price on the property, thereby effectively placing a cap on the property’s final sale price. A SHERIDANS Auction often results in a higher than anticipated final sale price with no limits on the final sale price.

No negotiating!

The property sells with no negotiating over non-price issues such as inspection contingencies, financing contingencies, unknown closing dates, etc. You can sell your property only once; public auction provides an effective means of bringing all potential buyers together at one location based on terms pre-established by the seller. The resulting bidding atmosphere is a lively and competitive one.

Innovative Sales Methods.

Using the most up to date techniques and technology including the Real Estate Multi-Parcel method, SHERIDANS provides each client with the highest level of service to maximize his/her return.

Maximized Marketing Exposure.

Regardless of how you sell your real estate with SHERIDANS, your property will receive maximum exposure that no other real estate or auction company can exceed.  Your auction property will be advertised on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) just like a conventional real estate listing and will be available on Realtor.com, Zillow, and most other real estate websites.

Over the last 50 years, SHERIDANS has become a leader in the sale of agricultural and rural acreage throughout Southern, Western and Central Ohio. According the Dayton Area Board of Realtors, SHERIDANS sells more acreage annually than any other office in the Dayton and Miami Valley region.

SHERIDANS offers extensive experience and expertise in selling large acreage throughout Ohio for over 50 years.
Our continually growing database of all large-acreage land owners, investors, attorneys specializing in farming and estate planning, and financial representatives provides us with an advantage in reaching all potential area buyers.
We will advertise your property nationally and regionally to as wide a segment of buyers as possible. No other local company can offer greater exposure than we can offer.
Due to our location and expertise in the region, we offer the greatest local advertising exposure, perfected during our five decades of experience in selling farmland.

Regardless of the selling method you select, we will offer a share of our commission to other real estate agents who represent buyers. SHERIDANS offers a share of our commission to other real estate agents who bring a buyer to the transaction.  This offer of compensation to other real estate agents greatly increases the number of agents working on your behalf.  This commission offering is at no extra cost to you.  Very few other auction companies offer this commission participation opportunity.

At SHERIDANS, we leverage decades of experience, an extensive network, and comprehensive marketing strategies to achieve outstanding results in farmland and rural acreage sales. Our commitment to collaboration and innovation ensures that your property receives maximum exposure and attracts the right buyers. With a proven track record and a deep understanding of the market, we strive to provide exceptional service and value to our clients. Choose SHERIDANS for EXPERIENCE, INTEGRITY, AND RESULTS you can trust.

Comprehensive Market Analysis: Our agents conduct thorough market analysis to provide you with the most accurate market evaluation of your property while listening to your needs to ensure your property is priced competitively to meet your needs.
Negotiation Expertise: Our experienced agents assist you in negotiations, striving to secure the best terms and price for your property while ensuring your objectives are met.
Seller Control: As the seller, you retain the right to accept or reject any offer that does not align with your needs and objectives, providing you with ultimate control over the sale process.
Pre-Qualification of Buyers: We work to ensure that potential buyers are pre-qualified for financing. This reduces the risk of deals falling through due to financing issues, providing you with greater confidence in the buyer’s ability to complete the purchase.

Auction with Reserve Method: Sellers can utilize the Auction with Reserve Auction Method, setting a minimum acceptable bid to safeguard their interests. With this method, sellers maintain full control and are not obligated to accept bids that do not meet their expectations or objectives.
Professional Guidance: Our experienced team provides expert advice, ensuring sellers establish sale terms that align with their goals without deterring potential buyers. Unlike conventionally sold real estate, auction terms typically exclude financing, inspection, or other contingencies, eliminating potential hurdles and enhancing the seller’s control over the sale.
Transparent Process: The auction process is transparent, with clear terms and conditions outlined beforehand, providing sellers with confidence and peace of mind.
Competitive Bidding Atmosphere: Auctions foster a competitive environment with no perceived List Price ceiling, often resulting in higher sale prices and favorable outcomes for sellers.

There are two methods Sellers can use when selling their Real Estate at auction:

Absolute Auction Method

In selling Real Estate by the Absolute Auction Method, the Seller is legally required to sell the property at the auction, regardless of the final bid price, once the bidding has commenced. The main advantage of an Absolute Auction is that it generates maximum response from the market. Since a sale is guaranteed, regardless of the price, buyer excitement and participation are heightened. As a result, the price of the property can be maximized.

Auction with Reserve Method

In selling Real Estate by the Auction with Reserve Method, the Seller reserves the right to accept or reject the final bid price. The main advantage of an auction with reserve is that the Seller is not obligated to accept a price other than one that is entirely acceptable. Therefore, the Seller is fully protected!

SHERIDANS can offer your property at auction using multiple types of auctions including the following:

Traditional Live Auction
It’s the tried-and-true method of selling real estate. The face-to-face competitive bidding atmosphere of a SHERIDANS live auction continues to produce high quality ready and willing buyers for your assets.
From our own Cedar Land Event Center, we can host 300 attendees to your event. With state-of-the-art features such as free Wi-Fi, professional lighting, comfortable tables & chairs, and top-of-the-line technology, we can host your auction event.  We can also host your auction at your property or at another facility.
We are leaders in using current and progressive tools to ensure that we are providing a great atmosphere and strong results for the sale of your property.
Timed Online Auction
In the post-Covid era, the Online Auction phenomenon has exploded in the real estate industry. We have maximized our technology and internet capabilities to offer online bidding from the comfort of prospective buyers’ homes and businesses.
Many buyers appreciate the convenience and the anonymity that a SHERIDANS online auction naturally provides.
With a Timed Online Auction, bidding will end on a specified date and time.  We will control the bidding increments and provide automated extensions at the end of the timed auction to prevent buyers from bidding in the final seconds of the auction and blocking other interested bidders.
Simulcast Live and Online Auction
With certain types of properties such as farmland and when Internet access is available, we recommend a simulcast Live and Online Auction. This auction method of selling your real estate joins the benefits of a live auction with the ability for prospective buyers to bid from the convenience of their home or office.
Unlike a Timed Online Auction, a simulcast auction will end when the bidding has stopped and after the auctioneer has given all present and online bidders a final call to make their bids.
For most simulcast auctions, we will provide live audio streaming of the auction to online bidders, and in certain instances, we can also provide live video streaming.
Sealed Bid Auction:
When confidentiality for prospective bidders is important or when the likely buyer(s) of a property is known before the sale, then a Sealed Bid auction may fit your needs.
A SHERIDANS Sealed Bid sale maintains appropriate privacy between prospective purchasers and often prompts purchasers who may be willing to spend much more than their competition to bid closer to their maximum price point than they would during a traditional Public or Online Auction.

Listing Duration: Depending on your type of property, listings can span 3 to 12 months.  Single-family residential properties are typically contractually listed for 3 to 6 months, with the actual selling duration depending on market conditions at the time.
Market Assessment: Assess current market conditions to determine the optimal time for listing your property. Take into account seasonal variations that may affect buyer interest, with spring and summer often being popular selling seasons when buyer demand is the highest and when your property will look its best.
Preparation Time: Dedicate sufficient time for tasks like staging and repairs before listing your property. Remember, first impressions matter, so pay attention to detail to showcase the best features of your property during viewings.
Listing Preparation: Your SHERIDANS licensed agent can usually prepare your listing within a week with professional photography and attention to detail, ensuring prompt online advertising, listing activation, and presentation of your property.
Showing Availability: Be flexible with scheduling showings to accommodate potential buyers’ preferences.
Closing Timeline: Consider the time required for inspections, appraisals, and financing processes after receiving an offer.

By addressing these timing considerations and collaborating closely with your SHERIDANS licensed agent, you can enhance the effectiveness of your property listing in the conventional real estate market.

The Multi-Parcel Method of Auction Marketing is a sales technique that allows a property owner to offer multiple tracts of land, pieces of equipment, or various properties in their individual units or in any combinations, including the entire package of units. Competition typically leads to higher final bid prices. The Multi-Parcel Method allows potential purchasers to bid on the individual or combination of units that best suits their needs, thereby creating increased competition.

For example, when selling a typical farm, we may recommend the creation of several rural residential building sites along with the existing home site and the remainder of the tillable acreage as the remaining tracts. The Multi-Parcel Method of Auction Marketing allows those prospective buyers desiring vacant lots to compete against developers, against those desiring the existing home site, and against farmers or investors who may desire to buy multiple parcels. We will offer individual tracts first and then in any combinations. At the conclusion of the bidding process, and after giving ample warning, we will declare all properties “SOLD” at the same time.

This method of offering the properties at the same time via the Multi-Parcel Method gives prospective purchasers every opportunity to bid on any individual tract or combinations of tracts within the property.

Auction Software

We will utilize software that allows us to keep track of all individual bids and combination bids. The software maintains a registry of bids and gives us a readout of the lead bids at any time. It will also allow queries so that the Auction Bid Assistants who are working with the bidders can know what bids are necessary in order to get their bidder(s) back into the lead.

ROUND ONE

We will offer individual parcels at the start of the bidding as follows:

Tract 1
Tract 2
Tract 3
Tract 4

At the conclusion of the initial offering of each individual tract, we will “hold” the final bid and will record that bid along with the high bidder’s Bidder Number.

ROUND TWO

Following the initial round of bidding, we will accept bids on any combinations of tracts (e.g. Tracts 2 and 3; Tracts 1 and 4; Tracts 1, 2, 3, and 4; etc.) and we will accept further bids on any individual tract. The Auction Bid Assistants will present all bids through the Auctioneer at the microphone. All bids will remain “live” until the Auctioneer declares the Tracts “SOLD”. Throughout Round Two of the auction, we will keep the bidders and audience apprised of the status of all bids with a Bid Board maintained by our recording clerk. With the assistance of our computer clerk using the Multi-Par© recording software, we will keep all participants updated with current information including all active bids and leading bids.

CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION

The auction will conclude when we receive no further bids on individual tracts and combinations of tracts. The auctioneer may, at his discretion, set a time limit (typically three to five minutes or less) for additional bids. We will give all parties ample time to bid or to ask further questions prior to our declaring the property “SOLD”. The final Bid Board may resemble the table below.

Auction Timing: The timing of your auction is an essential and strategic part of the planning process. While we are available to conduct auctions six days every week, we often suggest a weekday or evening as your best scheduling option. The time of year during which we schedule the auction will also be a key decision. When selling agricultural real estate, we may need to address such issues as pro-ration of rental and government payment monies, crop rights, and other time-sensitive issues.
Market Assessment: Assess the current market conditions to determine the most favorable time for your auction. Consider factors such as seasonal variations and demand that may impact buyer interest and attendance.
Preparation Time: Regardless of the date we agree to conduct your Real Estate auction, your SHERIDANS agent will optimally need a minimum of four to six weeks from the signing of a sales contract until the date of the auction. If additional work such as survey work, zoning, or other approvals are required, we will need to allow extra time to schedule your auction.
Closing Timeline: We can typically establish a closing date within 30 to 60 days from the date of your auction.

By addressing these timing factors and working closely with your SHERIDANS licensed agent and auctioneer, you can optimize the success of your real estate auction and achieve the best possible outcome.

The most important key to maximizing the value of your assets is to attract the buyers who are willing to pay top dollar for your items. With our proven experience in the Auction industry, SHERIDANS has a proven base of customers who follow and attend our Personal Property auctions. Using this established customer base, a SHERIDANS auction will maximize the value of your assets.

When individuals use a garage sale or similar means to sell assets, they are most often left with lesser-valued items that do not sell. Disposal of these items can be a tedious job and may entail throwing away items that if sold at auction, would have generated a significant sum. In a SHERIDANS auction, all items are sold, and there are typically few items left to be disposed after the auction.

SHERIDANS is a full-service auction company. We are able to provide a turnkey service for the disposition of your assets. We have the experience and the ability to handle every aspect of your auction from the listing to the marketing to the setup to the cleanup. You can be involved as much or as little as you wish!

Our auction staff has over 50 years of combined experience selling and valuing all types of antiques and collectible items including from cars, furniture, glassware, memorabilia, primitives, coins, advertisements, and many other items.

In the heyday of the auction business, SHERIDANS regularly conducted two to four personal property and estate auctions per week.
In 2015, SHERIDANS built our new state-of-the-art office and Cedar Land Event Center, where most auctions are currently conducted.  While we still conduct onsite auctions at our clients’ homes and businesses, this new facility has allowed our business to be more focused on conducting larger and more specialized multi-consignor auctions to attract larger crowds that result in maximized prices for our clients. No other auction company in the region can offer the facility options we provide.
For estates and clients who need to expediently remove items from their homes or businesses, we offer over 12,000 square feet of warehouse space to store your items until they can be sold.
SHERIDANS offers hauling and packing services for your goods that can be transported to our warehouse facility to store until your items can be sold.

For rare and unusual collectibles, our auction staff has access to antique and collectible databases to properly value and advise you on the sale of your valuable assets.

The timing of your auction is an essential and strategic part of the planning process. While we are available to conduct auctions six days every week, we often suggest a weekday or evening as your best scheduling option.

The time of year during which we schedule the auction will also be a key decision. The auction calendar for certain types of items may be cyclical, so we will be happy to advise you of your best date options.

Regardless of the date we agree to conduct your Real Estate auction, we will optimally need a minimum of four to six weeks from the time of the signing of a sales contract until the date of the auction.

Many of our best auctions are conducted in a climate-controlled facility where we can properly display all items, create a comfortable atmosphere for our customers, and not worry about parking, weather, and other uncontrollable factors.

When necessary, SHERIDANS can facilitate the transportation of your Personal Property to an alternate location where the items will be safeguarded and nicely displayed.

But, we still believe in the traditional on-site auction when the circumstances allow. Auctions held on-site at the Seller’s home or place of operation continue to attract large crowds and help us keep hauling and labor costs to a minimum.

SHERIDANS offers two options for the handling of your funds at auction. Whatever your decision, SHERIDANS will assist and guide you during the entire process.

To simplify the process of handling auction proceeds, you can elect to have all auction proceeds made payable to a government-regulated, non-interest bearing escrow account held at our office. SHERIDANS will collect and deposit all auction proceeds and will deliver one check for the net proceeds to you.

Selecting this option eliminates the following:

Risk of handling auction proceeds and substantial amount of cash
Time required by you to endorse all checks
Timely deposit the proceeds at the bank
Write SHERIDANS a check for the related auction expenses and commission.

Some clients prefer to have the auction proceeds made payable to themselves or a second party. By choosing this option, all checks at the auction would be made payable as you specify, and all cash and checks would be turned over to you immediately following the auction.

Our auction staff has over 50 years of combined experience selling and valuing all types of antiques and collectible items including from cars, furniture, glassware, memorabilia, primitives, coins, advertisements, and many other items.

In the heyday of the auction business, SHERIDANS regularly conducted two to four personal property and estate auctions per week.
In 2015, SHERIDANS built our new state-of-the-art office and Cedar Land Event Center, where most auctions are currently conducted.  While we still conduct onsite auctions at our clients’ homes and businesses, this new facility has allowed our business to be more focused on conducting larger and more specialized multi-consignor auctions to attract larger crowds that result in maximized prices for our clients.  No other auction company in the region can offer the facility options we provide.
For estates and clients who need to expediently remove items from their homes or businesses, we offer over 12,000 square feet of warehouse space to store your items until they can be sold.
SHERIDANS offers hauling and packing services for your goods that can be transported to our warehouse facility to store until your items can be sold.
For rare and unusual collectibles, our auction staff has access to antique and collectible databases to properly value and advise you on the sale of your valuable assets.

Farm machinery and equipment auctions were one of the original focuses and highlights of our business when the company was formed by Keith and June Sheridan in 1974, and we continue this specialty today.

Whether selling or appraising farm equipment for our clients, SHERIDANS has the knowledge and access to equipment and sales databases to properly value and advise you on all your farm machinery and heavy equipment.
Since 2012, SHERIDANS has conducted the Annual Greene County Alumni Association FFA consignment auction. This auction, typically conducted live and online in March, includes consigned large and small farm, lawn and garden, and related equipment from throughout Ohio and surrounding states, and all commissions earned by SHERIDANS from the auction is donated to the local FFA Alumni Association.

Whether you are liquidating a large or small business, SHERIDANS has the staff and expertise to assist you and maximize your value.  Most of our commercial liquidation auctions are conducted via a Timed Online or Simulcast Live and Online auction format.

Our experience includes liquidations of restaurants, machine & tool shops, school facilities, business offices, and many other commercial and heavy equipment businesses.
Using our online bidding option, we will catalogue all items with descriptions, catalogued ID numbers and individualized photos per item for easy searching and access by prospective bidders.
Online bidders have the ability to enter max-bids per item prior to or during the auction or bid live during the auction.
Our auction staff will arrange the equipment and items prior to the sale to maximize flow and visibility of the items during the auction and will conduct public viewings prior to the auction date to allow prospective buyers to view the items beforehand.
Our staff will be available to manage the loadout of equipment after the auction to ensure that items are being removed only by the actual buyers.

Over the last 50+ years, SHERIDANS has specialized in the sale of residential, agricultural and commercial Real Estate and farm equipment, antiques, collectibles, and many other types of personal property. We have the proven experience and knowledge to provide appraisal services for a wide variety of needs.

Appraisal services offered by SHERIDANS include the valuations of both Real Estate and Personal Property.

In addition to our wide geographic coverage, SHERIDANS has served a wide array of clients including Bankruptcy Courts, Municipalities, Court Receiverships, Estates, Attorneys, Farm Managers, Charitable Organizations, Universities, Auctioneers, Realtors®, Accountants, Churches, Commercial Banks, Public Schools, and more.

With over 50 years of experience, SHERIDANS specializes in valuing and selling farmland, leveraging expertise in both auction and traditional real estate methods to provide accurate market valuations and maximize value for clients.

For over 20 years, the Dayton Area Board of Realtors and Wrist MLS have

SHERIDANS has over 50 years of experience valuing and selling farmland throughout Ohio.  While no two farms are alike, our staff has the experience and expertise to evaluate your specific property and provide you with a market valuation of your land considering all aspects of the property.

The main criteria considered when valuing agricultural property includes the location, percentage of tillable versus non-tillable land, soil types and soil productivity, drainage capacity, and access to drainage outlets.
Other factors considered in the valuation of farmland include local zoning; available road frontage; the existence, location, and quality of improvements located on the property; field size and shape; property accessibility; potential for flooding or location within a flood plain; neighboring property characteristics and risk of crop damage; history of use; and other related factors.