Sullivan and Sullivan Auctioneers
137 South Street
Boston, MA 02111

Phone 617.350.7700
Fax 617.350.7777

Foreclosure Auction Services

  • Lead auctioneer holds nearly 20 years of experience
  • Staffed exclusively with truly experienced auctioneers - all with at least 10 years of experience each
  • Customer service-oriented firm with traditional on-site operations manager and prompt, efficient client services
  • Auctions scheduled in compliance with date and time requested by clients
  • Up to the minute auction calendar via real-time updates to our website
  • Auction hotline provides the next day's auction schedule after normal business hours
  • Auction display ads created from data provided by client and/or gathered by auctioneer with client's final approval prior to release
  • Marketing programs uniquely designed in a "commercially reasonable" fashion for each auction and launched upon client's final approval
  • Preparation of property information packets, when applicable or requested by client for distribution to potential buyers
  • Low costs maintained through utilization of email whenever possible
  • Notary services provided at each auction
  • Audio or video available upon request
  • Directions to auction provided by auctioneer
  • Auctioneer can provide agent for bidding purposes, to act on behalf of the law firm, based upon specific instructions once mutual agreements and terms are established
  • Directional arrows available for placement on day of auction to guide prospective bidders to the property
  • Auctioneer registers all qualified bidders and inspects deposit checks for acceptable terms as stated in the legal notice & records bidders' contact information (ie name, address, phone number)
  • Auction conducted by professional and experienced auctioneer in manner appropriate to industry standard
  • Accurate, beneficial data recorded by the auctioneer including all bids, sold time, and verification of second highest bidder at the auction and any other pertinent information that may be helpful for the file
  • Auctioneer assists in completion of purchase and sale agreement along with other special instructions requested by the client
  • Clients receive a copy of the auction report along with a detailed invoice
  • Client may receive invoice via email or postal mail
  • Payments may be wired or accepted in check format

Additional Services available and prices quoted upon request:

  • Auctioneer can prepare or duplicate the "bidder's packet" per the instruction of the attorney (i.e. memorandum of sale, MLS, plot plans, & additional terms of sale)
  • Determine for the client status of occupancy, i.e. auctioneer can note and verify occupant of property at time of foreclosure auction
  • Auctioneeer can prepare a property report, consisting of digital photos, simple exterior observations and real estate broker referrals in the immediate area