What should I ask before hiring an auctioneer? Ask about experience, the kinds of auctions they handle, how they advertise, how fees work, and what happens after the sale. A good auctioneer will answer every question clearly and put it in writing. Here are eight questions to ask, and how Bob Lasswell and Venture Group Auction answer them. 1. How long have you been calling auctions? Experience matters on sale day. Our answer: Bob Lasswell has been in the auction business since 1977, nearly 50 years. 2. What kinds of auctions do you handle? Make sure the auctioneer handles sales like yours. Our answer: Venture Group Auction handles farm, real estate, living estate, probate, business liquidation, and benefit auctions. 3. How will you advertise my sale? The right buyers have to know about your auction. Our answer: We advertise each sale to buyers across Southwest Missouri, Northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and Southeast Kansas, and we'll walk you through the advertising plan for your sale before it starts. 4. How do your fees work? You should understand exactly what you'll pay before you sign anything. Our answer: We explain our fees and the auction agreement clearly, up front, before you commit. 5. Who will actually call my sale? Ask who will be on the block on sale day. Our answer: When you book Bob Lasswell, Bob calls your sale. 6. What help do you provide before sale day? Auctions take a lot of preparation. Our answer: The Venture Group Auction team helps organize, lot, and set up the sale so you don't carry it alone. 7. What happens after the sale? Ask how and when you'll be paid. Our answer: You receive a clear accounting of what sold and your proceeds according to the auction agreement. 8. Can you help with my real estate too? If you're selling a home, farm, or land, this matters. Our answer: Yes. Venture Group Auction works alongside Venture Group Real Estate. Shauna Norris, broker/owner, is licensed in Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. We can help you find out what your home or land is worth in Neosho or Newton County and compare an auction with a traditional listing. Ask us anything We welcome questions. Call Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444 or the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883, and we'll answer every one. Bob Lasswell, Auctioneer, Venture Group Auction Bob: 417-850-5444 | Office: 417-621-1883 | 112 E Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850 Equal Housing Opportunity.

Why does auction advertising matter? The more serious buyers who know about your sale, the stronger the bidding. That's the simple math of an auction. Venture Group Auction, with auctioneer Bob Lasswell, advertises every sale to reach buyers across Southwest Missouri and the four-state area, so your farm, estate, land, or equipment is seen by people ready to bid. How does Venture Group Auction advertise a sale? Every sale is different, and we build the advertising around what you're selling. Depending on the sale, that can include: • Our website, where we post upcoming auctions and photos • Facebook and social media, reaching local buyers and sharing in community groups • Our Google Business profile, where buyers search for auctions near them • Sale bills and printed flyers at local businesses and community spots • Signs at the sale location and nearby roads • Photos and item lists so buyers can plan ahead We'll walk you through the plan for your sale before it starts. Why photos and details matter Buyers decide whether to make the drive based on what they see before sale day. Clear photos of tractors, tools, furniture, and property, plus details like model years and acreage, help buyers plan and bid with confidence. Reaching buyers beyond your town Venture Group is based in Neosho, but our reach covers Southwest Missouri, Northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and Southeast Kansas. A sale in Newton County can draw buyers from Joplin, Bentonville, Miami, and Pittsburg. That wider buyer pool is a big advantage for sellers. Real estate gets extra reach When your auction includes a home or land, Venture Group Auction works alongside Venture Group Real Estate. Buyers searching for homes for sale or land for sale in Southwest Missouri can find your property through our real estate marketing too. And if you're still deciding, we'll help you find out what your home or land is worth in Neosho or Newton County. Bob Lasswell on sale day Advertising brings the crowd; Bob Lasswell keeps it bidding. With nearly 50 years in the auction business, Bob knows how to turn a good crowd into a strong result. Ready to get the word out? Call Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444 or the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883. Bob Lasswell, Auctioneer, Venture Group Auction Bob: 417-850-5444 | Office: 417-621-1883 | 112 E Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850 Equal Housing Opportunity.

Why hire a local auctioneer? A local auctioneer knows the area, the buyers, and what things are worth here. That local knowledge helps set realistic expectations, plan the right sale date, and draw the right crowd. Bob Lasswell, auctioneer for Venture Group Auction in Neosho, has been calling auctions since 1977, and Southwest Missouri is home. Local knowledge means better planning What sells well in Newton County isn't always what sells well somewhere else. A local auctioneer knows which equipment local farmers want, how acreage is selling, and what local buyers expect from a sale. That knowledge shapes everything from how items are grouped to when the sale is held. Local buyers trust familiar names Buyers come back to auctions they trust. Over nearly 50 years, Bob Lasswell has built relationships with buyers across Southwest Missouri and the four-state area. When buyers see Bob Lasswell and Venture Group Auction on a sale bill, they know what to expect: a fair, well-run sale. We're your neighbors Venture Group Auction and Venture Group Real Estate are based at 112 E Spring St in Neosho. We sponsor local events, show up for community benefits, and work with families we see at the grocery store and the ballfield. When you work with us, you're working with people who care about this community because they live in it. Local doesn't mean small Being local doesn't limit your reach. Venture Group serves Southwest Missouri, Northwest Arkansas, Northeast Oklahoma, and Southeast Kansas, and we advertise sales to buyers across the region. You get local knowledge and regional reach. One local team for auction and real estate Because Venture Group Auction works alongside Venture Group Real Estate, you can handle your whole move, estate, or farm sale with one local team. Want to know what your home is worth in Neosho or what your land could bring in Newton County? We'll help you compare an auction with Bob to a traditional listing. Buyers, you'll find homes for sale, land for sale, and more at our sales. Remember the name When you're looking for an auctioneer in Southwest Missouri, remember: if it's Bob Lasswell, it's Venture Group Auction. Talk to your local auctioneer Call Bob Lasswell at 417-850-5444 or the Venture Group office at 417-621-1883. Bob Lasswell, Auctioneer, Venture Group Auction Bob: 417-850-5444 | Office: 417-621-1883 | 112 E Spring St, Neosho, MO 64850 Equal Housing Opportunity.