Frequently Asked Questions

1 - I live in North Carolina. Can you conduct my auction?

Yes! SRL Auctions provides services throughout North Carolina

SRL Auctions provides services ALL of North Carolina and the piedmont area, including these cities and surrounding areas: Cary, Chapel Hill, Durham, Fayetteville, Greensboro, Pinehurst, Raleigh, Sanford, Southern Pines and Winston-Salem, NC. We are skilled and experienced in helping Estate Administrators, Attorneys, and Real Estate Agents, along with private owners.

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2 - When the sale is over, how do I get paid?

You receive a check after each auction, along with a complete details inventory sheet and a financial settlement statement of sold items.
3 - When the sale is over, in what condition do you leave my home?

We do a "broom cleaning" of your home, so it is left clean. We will place trash where you direct for your local refuse company.
4 - My home is currently for sale, so do I need to remove it from the market prior to the auction?

No, we will work with your Realtor so that we do not interfere with buyer showings, inspections, appraisers, insurance agents, etc.

5 - What happens if there are hidden items, photos, letters, or personal pages found during sorting?

These items will immediately be set aside, along with any items that seem too personal to sell.

We will usually have you come and retrieve these items. If you are out of town, we will mail these to you. We will not sell these items without your permission.

6 - How long, from preparation to completion, is an Auction Sale?

To properly advertise your auction, clean and organize the personal property for sale, to conduct the auction and insure time to meet any buyers who can not take every item with them on auction day - it can take up to 30 days to complete your auction. We can conduct an auction in less time, but please remember advertising needs at least 2 weeks to reach the maximum number of buyers.

7 - Do's and Do Not's for a successful sale:

A successful sale depends on many factors, and here are some suggested Do's and Don't's:

Don't throw away anything until we've had the opportunity to sort through it with you.
Don't refinish, paint or power-clean any items until we have looked at them, as cleaning can devalue an item.
Items in the garage and out buildings should also be included in a sale.

8 - How does SRL Auctions get paid?

SRL Auctions is paid a percentage of the net proceeds total sale. We never ask you for out of pocket money prior to any sale.

9 - What does SRL Auctions do to help you?

SRL Auctions follows these steps in managing your sale:

Clean and sort all the items to be sold.
Itemize and create an inventory sheet for you.
Operate and run the auction.
Market and advertise your auction.
Process and track all items sold on your inventory list.
Process all sales transactions.
Southern Resort Living (SRL) Auctions answers questions from potential buyers, supporting a higher value for each inventory item.

10 - Why should you have an Auction Sale?

There are many reasons you might want to have an Auction Sale. Here are some of the common reasons:

Relocating to different area of the country
Downsizing to a smaller home
Divorce
Liquidation of a loved one’s estate
You have a house full of items to sell and need help accomplishing this task
Selling your home, rental property, commercial property or land in 30 days or less

11 - What is an Auction Sale and why consider having one?

Sell your house, rental or commercial property, or land within 30 days of less
Moving, downsizing, or cleaning out unused items
An auction is a great way to turn your unused items into cash
With the high cost of moving and living expenses, it is better to minimize the number of items to be moved.
A pre-move auction sale can be profitable and help offset your moving expenses.
Having a sale can be very enjoyable and profitable!

12 - Who is Southern Resort Living, Inc.?

Our Corporation has been in business since 1986. Our primary business was residential real estate sales with a secondary business of tag sales. In 2002, we decided to sell the Residential Real Estate business and to concentrate on land sales and a Estate Sale Company. Our Corporation is Southern Resort Living, Inc. of which SRL Auctions is a division. We provide services from a small sale to a large home.