Should I sell my property at auction or with a traditional listing? It depends on your property, your timeline, and your goals. An auction gives you a firm sale date and competitive bidding. A traditional listing gives you more time on the market and room to negotiate. In Neosho and across Newton County, Venture Group offers both: auctions with Bob Lasswell through Venture Group Auction, and traditional listings through Venture Group Real Estate. How do auctions and listings compare? Auction (Venture Group Auction) Traditional listing (Venture Group Real Estate) Timeline Set sale date, often weeks from start to sale Open-ended, until the right buyer comes along How price is set Competitive bidding on sale day List price, then negotiation Best for Farms, estates, unique properties, firm deadlines Move-in-ready homes, properties with clear comparable sales Showings Open house or preview before the sale Showings over weeks or months Selling contents too Can sell belongings and property together Contents sold separately When is an auction the better choice? An auction with Bob Lasswell often makes sense when: • You need to sell by a certain date • The property is unique and hard to price • You're selling land and equipment together • An estate needs a fair, public process for the heirs • You want to avoid months of showings When is a traditional listing the better choice? A traditional listing often makes sense when: • The home is move-in ready with plenty of comparable sales nearby • You have time and want to wait for the right buyer • You want to set your price and negotiate offers • Buyers in your price range commonly use financing that needs more time to close What is my home or land worth in Newton County? The first step either way is knowing what your property is worth. Venture Group Real Estate can look at recent sales in Neosho and Newton County and give you a realistic range. Bob Lasswell can tell you how similar properties have done at auction. With both answers, you can make a confident choice. Why one team for both options matters Most sellers only hear one side: an auctioneer recommends an auction, and a real estate agent recommends a listing. Because Venture Group Auction and Venture Group Real Estate work together, you get an honest look at both. Shauna Norris, broker/owner, is licensed in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas, and Bob Lasswell has been calling auctions since 1977. How do I find out which option is right for me? Call the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883 or Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444. Whether you want to sell your home in Neosho, your farm in Southwest Missouri, or land anywhere in the four-state area, we'll help you pick the path that fits. Bob Lasswell, Auctioneer, Venture Group Auction Bob: 417-850-5444 | Office: 417-621-1883 | 112 E Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850

What should I know before my first auction? Come early, register for a bidder number, look over what you want, and set your budget before the bidding starts. That covers most of it. At Venture Group Auction sales across Southwest Missouri, auctioneer Bob Lasswell has been welcoming first-time bidders since 1977, and nobody expects you to know it all on day one. How do I register to bid? When you arrive, stop at the registration table. You'll usually need a photo ID, and you'll get a bidder number. That number is how the auctioneer and clerks track what you buy. Keep it handy. You'll hold it up when you win an item. How does bidding work? The auctioneer announces an item and calls out a starting amount. If you want to bid, raise your bidder number or your hand so the auctioneer or a ringman sees you. The auctioneer moves the price up in steps. When no one bids higher, the auctioneer says "Sold!" and calls the winning bidder's number. A few things first-timers worry about: • Scratching your nose won't buy you a tractor. Auctioneers and ringmen look for clear bids. • You can ask questions. If you're unsure what's being sold, ask before bidding starts. • It's okay to stop. Set your top price ahead of time and stick to it. Top tips for first-time bidders 1. Arrive early to preview items and ask questions. 2. Read the terms of sale. They cover payment, pickup, and any fees. 3. Set a budget for each item you want. 4. Watch a few items sell before you jump in, to get a feel for the pace. 5. Bring a way to haul what you buy, and know the pickup deadline. 6. Pay attention. Items can sell quickly, especially at a big farm or estate sale. What about buying real estate at auction? Real estate auctions follow the same basic idea, with a few more steps. Tour the property during the open house, read the terms of sale carefully, and have your financing or proof of funds ready before sale day. The winning bidder usually signs a purchase contract that day and pays a deposit. Real estate auctions are a great way to find homes for sale and land for sale in Newton County and across Southwest Missouri. What can I find at a Venture Group Auction? Depending on the sale: farm equipment, tools, vehicles, furniture, antiques, collectibles, homes, land, and acreage. Follow our auction page for upcoming sales across the four-state area. Have something to sell? If you go to an auction and think "I've got a barn full of this," talk to us. Bob Lasswell and the Venture Group Auction team help sellers with farm, real estate, estate, business, and benefit auctions. And if you're wondering what your home or land is worth in Neosho, Venture Group Real Estate is right here too. How do I contact Venture Group Auction? Call Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444 or the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883. 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.

How do I book Bob Lasswell for an auction? Call Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444 or the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883. From there, Bob and the Venture Group Auction team walk you through a simple process: a conversation, a visit, a plan, and then sale day. Here's what to expect at each step. Step 1: The first phone call The first call is just a conversation. Bob will ask what you're thinking about selling, where it's located, and what your timeline looks like. Are you selling the farm? Settling an estate? Downsizing? Wondering what your land in Newton County could bring? There's no pressure and no commitment. Many people call just to learn whether an auction makes sense for them. Step 2: The visit If an auction looks like a good fit, Bob or the Venture Group Auction team will set a time to see the property and the items. This helps us understand what you have, how much setup the sale will need, and what kind of buyers to reach. If real estate is involved, Venture Group Real Estate can help you understand what your home or land is worth, so you can compare an auction with a traditional listing. Step 3: The plan Together, we'll settle the details: • The sale date and location • What will be sold and what the family is keeping • The terms of sale, including payment and pickup • Our fees and the auction agreement, explained clearly before you sign • The advertising plan for reaching buyers across Southwest Missouri and the four-state area Step 4: Getting ready In the weeks before the sale, the Venture Group Auction team organizes, sets up, and advertises. You'll know what's happening and when. If you have questions along the way, Bob is a phone call away. Step 5: Sale day On auction day, Bob Lasswell calls the sale. Bob has been in the auction business since 1977, and he knows how to keep the crowd engaged and the bidding moving. Our team handles registration, clerking, and checkout. Step 6: Settlement After the sale, you receive a clear accounting of what sold and for how much, along with your proceeds according to the auction agreement. For real estate, the winning bidder moves on to closing. Why sellers choose Venture Group Auction When you work with Bob Lasswell, you get nearly 50 years of auction experience and a full team behind your sale. And because Venture Group Auction works alongside Venture Group Real Estate, you can sell your belongings, your home, and your land with one team in Neosho. Ready to talk? Call Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444 or the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883. We serve sellers and buyers across 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.