About Us

James Slyman established Auction Company in March of 1971. Slyman Auction Co. conducts auctions throughout the United States. We specialize not only in getting top dollar for your assets but in settling each auction in a timely and accurate manner.

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The Slyman Auction Co. Auction Method

We will make every effort to explain all phases of the auction process to you and answer any questions you may have… generally speaking the steps leading up to an auction take the following course…

The initial meeting is set up when you call Slyman Auction Co. at one of our regional offices, or make a call directly to one of our auctioneers.
An on-site inspection and evaluation of your property will be made by our personnel.
Our auctioneers will present you with a written proposal detailing your auction date, location, time, advertising costs, auction commission, all auction related expenses and other matters.
After the terms in the proposal have been agreed upon, it is legalized with a written agreement signed by both the seller and the Slyman Auction Co auctioneers.
The profits from your property will be maximized when backed by a strong advertising and promotional program. This will be implemented at once after the contract is signed.
Site preparation will begin well in advance of your auction so that it will be presented in the best possible condition. Equipment or inventory will also be inspected to determine repairs, cleaning, painting, etc.
If you have equipment or inventory it will be arranged so that it is shown to its best advantage during inspection.
On auction day our auctioneers, bid assistants, cashiers and auction clerks will manage the auction and record all transactions.
An important part of the professionalism with which we close our auctions is the fast, accurate and honest manner in which we make our settlements.
Immediately after your auction, our accounting staff begins closing our books and finalizing all paper work. Within days your check will be delivered to you.

Professional Affiliations

Slyman Auction Company is associated with the following professional organizations:

National Association of Realtors
Tennessee Association of Realtors
Knoxville Board of Realtors
Realtor National Marketing Institute
National Auctioneer Association
Tennessee Auctioneer Association

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About James Slyman

Designations:

CPM - Certified Property Manager
CAI - Certified Auctioneer's Institute
CRB - Certified Residential Broker
CPS - Certified Residential Specialist
GRI - Graduate Realtor Institute
AARE - Graduate Personal Property Appraiser

Past President of:

Knoxville Board of Realtors
Overlook Mental Health Center
Downtown Knoxville Association
Knoxville Gideons
State CRB Chapter

Honors:

Knoxville's Realtor of the Year
State Director of National Association of Realtors
Regional Vice - President of Tennessee Association of Realtors
Trustee - Tennessee Real Estate Education Foundation Elected Delegate to the 1977 Tennessee State Constitution Convention
Elder - Faith Presbyterian Church

Education:

Carson Newman College BS Degree (Major - Management / Minor: Economics)
University of Alabama MS Degree (Major - Industrial Relations / Minor - Economics)