"we could 'trust' him to do as he proposed..."
I am pleased to write this testimonial on behalf of Tom Jordan, Auctioneer, Carolina Auction and Realty, Inc.
My father passed away quite suddenly at the end of April, 2008, leaving myself and my brother to answer the question, "What next?" as it pertained to his real and personal property. When I contacted Tom on the telephone, his demeanor was that of a caring professional. As we discussed possible options, Tom overviewed the process of an on-premises estate auction of both real and personal property, answered all questions, and offered to meet me at the property at my convenience.

I met Tom in person a few days later, after 'surveying the property' to see what we had, we sat down and Tom again reviewed all of our options, advised what he could and could not do, and made some recommendations for my brother and me to consider. As promised, a few days later a formal - and extremely professional - 'Auction Marketing Proposal' found its way into our email inboxes. Unlike proposals we received from other auction companies, Tom's went through the entire process; from initial contact to a personalized marketing plan detailing what he would do to help us obtain the maximum for our property, his proposal left no questions unanswered.

On the basis of his proposal, answers to our questions, and the feeling that we could 'trust' him to do as he proposed, my brother and I engaged Tom to handle the sale of our father's real estate (the personal property being to small to handle in that manner, we elected another route for liquidation of the personal property).

However, the property never made it to auction as Tom, through his marketing efforts, brought us multiple offers - all of which exceeded our reserve price - from interested buyers who wanted to consummate a deal prior to the auction taking place.

From our initial 'interview' throughout the entire process, Tom went out of his way to make sure we understood the entire process -- which was no easy task considering my brother resides hundreds of miles away in New England. Nevertheless, Tom kept us in the loop the entire time offered to make sure whatever needed to be done was done. For example, When I was out of town and unable to meet a repairman, Tom took care of it. When I was unable to go to closing, Tom went to closing on our behalf.

If you need an auctioneer who goes above and beyond the call of duty, Tom Jordan is your man! And who knows, you just might wind up with a good friend - as I did - as a result of the transaction.

"Tom Jordan is the “real deal”..."
Honor, Integrity, Trust. These are character traits that are, unfortunately, rare finds in today’s world.

Especially the business world. All too often, as the movie “A Few Good Men” pointed out, these words are used as punchlines to jokes. But when we find the “real deal”…someone who exhibits these character traits…we instinctively know this is someone in who we can place our confidence.
Tom Jordan is the “real deal”.

Recently, my brother and I lost our father. It was a very unexpected passing and left a tremendous burden on us. Yet, at a time when it would have been easy to take advantage of my brother and me, Tom Jordan came alongside and helped in ways we will never be able to adequately or completely thank him. His advice and guidance was sound. His help was compassionate. And in all aspects, he exhibited the highest levels of professionalism and integrity.
In the New Testament of the Bible, the apostle Paul exhorts us to encourage and help those around us. In the greek, the word is “paraclete” and can best be thought of as someone who comes alongside and shares the burden in a compassionate manner.

Personally, what I found most compelling was how he embodied the definition of this concept. Tom Jordan is a man of integrity and character who does not hesitate to help his clients in any way he can.

I can offer no higher recommendation than I do for Tom. He is a man of true character. Anyone doing business with Tom can rest assured that they are in the best of hands and that their interests are truly his.

"Above all people of integrity.."
It is indeed a pleasure to write this letter of recommendation for the benefit of Carolina Auction & Realty.

The company takes control of all aspects of an auction from the time of engagement. The advertisements are ample, effective, and well-placed. Once the auction begins the various stages proceed in an almost effortless, seamless fashion. Competition among bidders is encouraged, but with subtlety.

The staff is highly-trained and efficient, performing with military-like precision. The principles for conducting the auction are innovative, yet sound; and as much energy is devoted to preparation to the sale itself. The personnel are extremely knowledgeable in the latest techniques for marketing property. They are also personable and above all people of integrity.

"The results exceeded my expectations..."
I want to thank you for the tremendous job your firm did in selling both the real estate and personal property for my family. Your firm did an excellent job marketing the property and conducting the auction. The results exceeded my expectations.
I appreciate your responsiveness and reporting throughout the marketing campaign. I think everyone involved in this Estate felt very informed throughout the whole auction process, due to the weekly updates via phone & email. Additionally, it was less work for me as the Trustee to deal with one vender (Carolina Auction & Realty) instead of dealing separately with a real estate broker and an auctioneer. Most important to me was your “can do” attitude towards every aspect of the marketing/sale process.

The auction process gets the job done quickly and efficiently and leaves little room for buyers to back out. This is mainly due to the property being sold “as is” and free of contingencies. In conclusion, I want to say that you identified the market, attacked the market and achieved the optimum results at the sale. Thank you for your hard work.

"Part of our fundraising lore..."
Tom has become part of our fundraising lore, and his wisdom echoes through our work!
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"We could not be happier..."

Tom, we could not be happier with how you handled the entire auction. You performed your auctioneer magic from beginning to end and raised more money on the first auction item alone than we’ve raised totally previously in past years.