What is a living estate auction? A living estate auction is a sale of household goods, tools, furniture, and collectibles while the owner is still living, usually because they're downsizing, moving, or simplifying. Venture Group Auction handles living estate auctions across Newton County and Southwest Missouri, with Bob Lasswell as auctioneer. It's one organized sale instead of months of selling things one at a time. When does a living estate auction make sense? People choose a living estate auction for all kinds of reasons: • Moving to a smaller home or apartment • Relocating out of state or closer to family • Selling the farm or homeplace and starting a new chapter • Combining two households into one • Simply having more than they want to keep Whatever the reason, a living estate auction lets you decide what goes and what stays, and then lets the market do the rest. What can you sell at a living estate auction? Almost anything with value to someone else: • Furniture, appliances, and home decor • Tools, shop equipment, and lawn equipment • Antiques, glassware, and collectibles • Guns, sporting goods, and western items • Vehicles, trailers, and boats • Farm and livestock equipment How does Venture Group Auction make it easier? Downsizing is a big job, and it can be emotional. Bob Lasswell has been helping people through these transitions since 1977. The Venture Group Auction team helps you sort what goes and what stays, sets up and organizes the sale, advertises it to buyers across the four-state area, and runs sale day from start to finish. You don't have to haul everything to a flea market or answer dozens of online messages. You set the date, and we handle the rest. What if I'm selling my house too? This is where Venture Group is different. Venture Group Auction works alongside Venture Group Real Estate, so if you're downsizing, you can sell your home and your belongings with one team. If you're wondering what your home is worth in Neosho or anywhere in Newton County, we'll help you weigh selling the house at auction or listing it on the market. Many people sell their household goods at auction and list the home, or sell both together. We'll help you plan the timing so you're not stuck between moves. Buying at a living estate auction Living estate auctions are some of the best places in Southwest Missouri to find quality furniture, tools, and collectibles that have been well cared for. Follow our auction page for upcoming Venture Group Auction sales. How do I plan a living estate auction? Call Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444 or the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883. We'll talk through what you're selling and when you need to be moved, and build a plan around it. We serve Southwest Missouri, Northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and Southeast Kansas. Bob Lasswell, Auctioneer, Venture Group Auction Bob: 417-850-5444 | Office: 417-621-1883 | 112 E Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850 Equal Housing Opportunity.

What is a business liquidation auction? A business liquidation auction sells a company's equipment, inventory, vehicles, and fixtures through competitive bidding, usually when the owner is closing, retiring, relocating, or downsizing. Venture Group Auction handles business liquidation auctions across Southwest Missouri and the four-state area, with auctioneer Bob Lasswell on the block. It turns business assets into cash on a set date. When does a liquidation auction make sense? Business owners choose a liquidation auction when they are: • Retiring with no one to take over the business • Closing a location or consolidating • Upgrading equipment and selling the old • Relocating out of the area • Settling a business as part of an estate What can be sold? • Shop, construction, and manufacturing equipment • Restaurant and kitchen equipment • Retail inventory, shelving, and display fixtures • Office furniture and electronics • Trucks, trailers, and work vehicles • Tools, parts, and supplies • The commercial building or land itself Why choose an auction instead of selling it all yourself? Running a business while also trying to sell off its contents is exhausting. Selling piece by piece can take months and still leave you with a building full of leftovers. A business liquidation auction with Venture Group Auction puts everything on one date and brings buyers from across Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Bob Lasswell has been calling auctions since 1977, and our team handles cataloging, advertising, setup, and sale day. You get a clean finish and a clear accounting of what sold. What about the building or commercial property? If your business owns its building or land, Venture Group Auction works alongside Venture Group Real Estate to help you sell commercial property in Neosho, Newton County, and across the four-state area. We can include the property in the auction or list it on the market, whichever fits your goals. If you're asking what your commercial building is worth in Southwest Missouri, we'll help you find out. Buying at a business liquidation auction Liquidation auctions are a great way for contractors, farmers, shop owners, and other businesses to buy quality equipment and commercial property for sale at market prices. Follow our auction page for upcoming Venture Group Auction sales. How do I plan a business liquidation auction? Call Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444 or the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883. We'll keep the conversation confidential, walk through your assets and timeline, and build a plan for your sale. Bob Lasswell, Auctioneer, Venture Group Auction Bob: 417-850-5444 | Office: 417-621-1883 | 112 E Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850 Equal Housing Opportunity.

What is a benefit auction? A benefit auction is a fundraiser where donated items are auctioned off and the money goes to a family, school, church, club, or cause. Bob Lasswell, auctioneer for Venture Group Auction in Neosho, calls benefit auctions across Southwest Missouri and the four-state area. A good auctioneer can make a big difference in how much a benefit raises. Who holds benefit auctions? All kinds of groups in our communities: • A family facing medical bills or a hard season • School booster clubs and sports programs • 4-H and FFA chapters • Churches and youth groups • Fire departments and community organizations • Local charities and nonprofits Why does the auctioneer matter at a benefit? Benefit crowds come to give, but an experienced auctioneer helps them give more. Bob Lasswell has been calling auctions since 1977. He knows how to: • Keep the energy up and the crowd engaged • Tell the story behind the cause • Push bidding higher in a friendly way, without pressure • Keep the sale moving so the event doesn't drag The right auctioneer turns a nice evening into a successful fundraiser. How do I plan a successful benefit auction? 1. Book your auctioneer early. Weekends fill up, especially in spring and fall. 2. Gather a mix of items. Big-ticket items draw bidders, and smaller items keep everyone involved. 3. Promote the event on social media, at local businesses, and through word of mouth. 4. Plan the order so the most exciting items come when the crowd is biggest. 5. Have checkout ready with clear payment options. Bob and the Venture Group Auction team are happy to share what has worked at other benefits. Why Venture Group gives back Venture Group Auction and Venture Group Real Estate are rooted in Neosho and the four-state area. We sponsor local events, show up for our neighbors, and believe a strong community is the best thing a town can offer. Whether we're helping you buy a home in Newton County, sell your land, or raise money for a cause, it all comes back to community. How do I book Bob Lasswell for a benefit auction? Call Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444 or the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883 to check availability for your date. We serve Southwest Missouri, Northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and Southeast Kansas. Bob Lasswell, Auctioneer, Venture Group Auction Bob: 417-850-5444 | Office: 417-621-1883 | 112 E Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850 Equal Housing Opportunity.