BFS Auctioneers Appraisers & Realty, a North Carolina Corporation and B&M Auctioneers and Appraisers, a New Jersey Corporation are uniquely diverse companies.  We offer a complete and extensive variety of auction, liquidation and appraisal services in residential and commercial real estate, inventories, equipment, vehicles, restaurants, bankruptcies, antiques and collectibles on a personalized basis to individuals, attorneys, corporations, governmental agencies, developers and investors. Our professional and designated staff is experienced in asset valuation and liquidation's throughout the United States.

Since 1975, our Company has specialized in the implementation of market strategies in the dynamic, often volatile marketplace, for the sale of assets.  Our services include asset evaluation, preparation, advertising, security, removal, clean up, and final accounting.

Robert S. Bottone has been an auctioneer and an appraiser since 1975 conducting numerous auctions, liquidation's and appraisals of real and personal property. He is on the approved list of auctioneers and appraisers for the United States Bankruptcy Court District of New Jersey, the United States Small Business Administration  and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Mr. Bottone is bonded as an auctioneer to the City of New York and numerous municipalities in New Jersey. He is licensed in North Carolina as an Auctioneer and Real Estate Broker, in New Jersey as a Real Estate sales agent and in New York City as an Auctioneer. Mr. Bottone is a senior, designated member of the Columbia Society Of Real Estate Appraisers. He has been qualified as an expert witness in legal proceedings within the State of New Jersey. Mr. Bottone is a past instructor at the Ocean County College, past Vice President of the Shore Professional Business Association, a past President, Vice President and Director of the New Jersey State Society of Auctioneers. He is a recipient of NJSSA’s most prestigious award, Auctioneer Of The Year and has received numerous advertising awards. Mr. Bottone is a graduate of the Reppert School of Auctioneering, is a participating member of the National Auctioneers Association and the National Association of Realtors®.

Robert F. McCook, Jr., has been an auctioneer and appraiser since 1985. He has conducted numerous estate, vehicle, real and personal property auctions. He is a leader in wholesale and retail sales specializing in marketing and business management since 1973. He is a licensed New Jersey real estate sales agent, a past Director and Vice President of the New Jersey State Society of Auctioneers. He is a current participating member of the National Auctioneers Association, the New York State Auctioneers Association, the New Jersey State Society of Auctioneers, the National Association of Realtors®, New Jersey Association of Realtors®, Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex Counties Association of Realtors®. Mr. McCook is a New Jersey State Society of Auctioneers Bid Calling Champion, the recipient of their most prestigious award, Auctioneer Of The Year, and the recipient of numerous advertising awards. Mr. McCook is also an automotive fleet consultant and auction agent with all major automotive auctions in the United States. He is a graduate of the Mendenhall School of Auctioneering and the Delaware Valley School of Real Estate.

Auctions have experienced explosive growth, popularity and acceptance in all areas of the country because the auction method of marketing with a well run, efficient public auction is the fastest most effective means of converting your valuable assets into cash. Virtually every type of commodity imaginable has been sold at auction, in fact, it's hard to imagine anything that is not. For decades, the sale of everything conceivable, antiques, machinery, livestock, automobiles, inventories and real estate have been successfully sold at auction.  Auctions are recognized as the most stimulating and effective method of producing serious and prudent buyers with money in hand quickly and efficiently makes it an integral part of our way of life.

Our qualified, skilled professional auctioneers will showcase your property above all others on the market, bringing together people who are prepared to buy. No other marketing method can bring together so many potential buyers at one time and place. You will discover that the auction process offers you one very unique advantage over other sales alternatives. Because the bidders must respond publicly to the auctioneer's call establishing the fairest market price on any given day right there and then.

We utilize the latest in computer technology to conduct, advertise and complete our auctions.  Our in house marketing staff with superior mailing and Email lists of proven buyers is the best that is available in the industry. We can handle your auction at any time, in any place. We are leaders in our profession with the skills, tools, experience and staff to maximize your interests and return.  Our first concern is to meet and exceed the needs and wants of every seller for whom we have the opportunity to work for.

With over 60 years of combined experience we pride ourselves in our honesty, professionalism, experience, knowledge, effectiveness, service and desire to make your auction successful and profitable.  You too can join our family of satisfied clients.

Remember, when comparing auction companies and auctioneers, average is not good enough.  A successful auction doesn’t just happen it is planned that way.

Valuation Services: Our Company also specializes in the preparation of narrative appraisals on commercial, industrial and personal properties, including, but not limited to, manufactures, restaurants, offices, hospitals, dealerships, wholesale and retail establishments, plenary retail consumption licenses, vehicles, antiques, collectible and memorabilia. Our detailed evaluation reports are prepared for all purposes including mortgage financing, bankruptcies, condemnations and legal proceedings. Services include court testimony and appearances before other governmental agencies and public forums, if necessary.

Counseling: We offer objective advice in situations involving investments, bankruptcy, surplus, distressed or foreclosed properties. Our analysis determines the quality and necessity of the assets which assists our clients in preparation of a buy, sell, consolidate or liquidation decision.  Our services also include guidance on asset utilization, pricing, inventory control and in other situations involving highly individualized problems. We can also be retained to negotiate a private sale or for the purchase of an individual asset, entire plant, facility, inventory, residence, or property.

Compensation: We can be retained on a percentage of gross proceeds for services involving auctions or liquidation or on a retainer, fixed fee, hourly basis or a combination thereof for valuation services. Fees are based upon the nature and urgency of the assignment, professional skills required, time expended and personnel utilized.