For more than 90 years, Alex Cooper Auctioneers has concentrated its time and talents on conducting successful auctions of residential and commercial real estate, fine and decorative arts, fine rugs and commercial chattels. Our real estate auction division provides innovative and efficient disposition solutions to our clients throughout the Maryland, Virginia & Washington, D.C. areas.
Our bidding platform is updated daily to marketing thousands of auctions and traditional listings we handle annually. While bringing qualified buyers and sellers together, our gallery auctions present a unique variety of antique & designer jewelry, fine & contemporary art, sterling silver, luxury accessories, coins & currency, decorative & Asian arts and fine rugs.
Our bidding platform is updated daily to marketing thousands of auctions and traditional listings we handle annually. While bringing qualified buyers and sellers together, our gallery auctions present a unique variety of antique & designer jewelry, fine & contemporary art, sterling silver, luxury accessories, coins & currency, decorative & Asian arts and fine rugs.
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Matt graduated from Syracuse in 2005 with a degree in Information Studies. He oversaw the creation of the online bidding platform Alex Cooper's website, app, computer systems, and software. He plays a prominent role at Alex Cooper as a Partner, "CIO" Director of Technology and a 4th Generation Cooper.
The Alex Cooper Auction business began in 1924, when a young Alex Cooper established his auction house, selling real estate, antiques and fine arts. The establishment was located in the 400 block of North Howard Street. In the ensuing 90 years the company has grown to include three more generations, supported by a team of almost 50, who are now actively involved in the day to day business.
At Alex Cooper Auctioneers, we are passionate about providing excellent experiences. Our experts on commercial, residential, and industrial real estate effortlessly guide you through the buying and selling process. In our nearly 100 years of business, we have sold tens of thousands of properties and billions of dollars of real estate in the D.C., Baltimore and Virginia markets.
Alex Cooper has sold houses fast in the Delaware, Maryland, Washington, DC, and Virginia region for over 90 years. With the choice of in-person or online auctions, Alex Cooper has nearly a century of proven success. Even online, we can achieve fair market value for any home. When auctioning with Alex Cooper, bidders submit the highest bids for your real estate, you make the decision to sell or re-market your home at the conclusion of the auction.
We offer a complete suite of real estate sales services, to ensure that we meet our customer's every need. From traditional sales and auctions to estate sales and foreclosures, we have experts in every field to efficiently guide you from the beginning to the end of your real estate journey. On our bidding platform, you will find, residential, luxury, investment, commercial and industrial real estate opportunities.
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Bita Rezvani
Dec 15, 2021
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Deror Khaver
Dec 13, 2021
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Andrea C.
Jun 16, 2021
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BEWARE ! DONT BE FOOLED like I was.
They specifically told me they would not take any of my items unless they could get $300 for it.
So what would that lead a person to believe?
I was left with the impression that each item I surrendered to their care and expertise to sell for me would render at least $300, less their commission.
That is not at all the case!
I brought to them a stunning original pastel work signed by Maria Kuleszyna
an original drawing of Bambi, and a gorgeous hand painted 4' x6' glass screen room divider from Japan.
I was SHOCKED to receive 2 checks in the mail totaling
They specifically told me they would not take any of my items unless they could get $300 for it.
So what would that lead a person to believe?
I was left with the impression that each item I surrendered to their care and expertise to sell for me would render at least $300, less their commission.
That is not at all the case!
I brought to them a stunning original pastel work signed by Maria Kuleszyna
an original drawing of Bambi, and a gorgeous hand painted 4' x6' glass screen room divider from Japan.
I was SHOCKED to receive 2 checks in the mail totaling
Robyn H.
May 22, 2021
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Well, I frequently bid on items on the internet. On the last Discovery Auction I needed to use a different credit card. Card on file was compromised. I left 3 messages asking for someone to call me back. It didn't happen. I was so frustrated I called the Real Estate division. A very nice man gave me the email addresses for three individuals. I did send them emails. I got no responses.
Finally I called and left a message that reflected my displeasure. I got a call back. Finally!
Upon picking up the items there was a delightful African American lady who was lovely. The merchandise was delivered
Finally I called and left a message that reflected my displeasure. I got a call back. Finally!
Upon picking up the items there was a delightful African American lady who was lovely. The merchandise was delivered
Anthony Evans
Dec 05, 2020
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Be careful if you give them your credit card number to bid on houses. I did this and they charged my credit card for a few items on their estate sales. I told them that I did not buy any jewelry from their estate sale and they told me that it was indeed me. I tried to tell them that I did not and then they kinda argued with me about. Then they finally figured out that it was someone else with the same name. So be careful when you give them your credit card number to bid on houses. The interesting thing was that it happened twice six months apart. If I was not careful with reconciliation on my credit
Anthony E.
Feb 28, 2020
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I signed up for Alexcooper.com to bid on real estate listing. To bid on the listing you have to enter your credit card information which I did. I never bided on any items. After a few months, I see a pre-authorization charge on my credit card for 1,655.83.
I called them and they said that I purchase some jewelry or something. Then I said that I did not. Then, the woman argued with me that I did win an auction. I then said that I did not. Then she says hold on. Then this rude guy gets on the phone and says that I won the online auction. Then I repeat what I told the lady that I did not win
I called them and they said that I purchase some jewelry or something. Then I said that I did not. Then, the woman argued with me that I did win an auction. I then said that I did not. Then she says hold on. Then this rude guy gets on the phone and says that I won the online auction. Then I repeat what I told the lady that I did not win
Fraeda L.
Jan 16, 2020
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Mariah Red-Wind
Nov 16, 2019
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Pat Badore
Aug 28, 2019
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Amy A.
Aug 16, 2019
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We listed our house through Alex Cooper in the fall. Their brokerage services are top notch. Specifically we dealt with Matt Cooper. He walked us through every detail, was hands on in preparing our house for photos and the listing and was available whenever we needed him. Matt helped get us too dollar for our house!
Again, Matt was patient with us when looking for our forever home. He worked around our families schedule and walked us through the buying process again. We are extremely happy how easy this process was for us. I would highly recommend Alex Cooper!
Again, Matt was patient with us when looking for our forever home. He worked around our families schedule and walked us through the buying process again. We are extremely happy how easy this process was for us. I would highly recommend Alex Cooper!
Maxine Aarons Given
Aug 07, 2019
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Bryan Hamper
Jul 26, 2019
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Deborah R.
May 26, 2019
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I had a lot of things that I wanted to sell. So instead of listing them on Ebay, I decided to try a local auctioneer, ALEX COOPER. I figured since I had a lot of old items, that they would know more about them. I thought I had a better chance of selling through the auction house. HUGE MISTAKE!
I had a large lot of marbles, including some antique German marbles. I knew they were worth over $500.
They said the marbles will sell well. They did sell - but only for $30! They take 30%, so I ended up with $21. I felt sick, I wanted to cry!
They told me all of their items were listed on four different
I had a large lot of marbles, including some antique German marbles. I knew they were worth over $500.
They said the marbles will sell well. They did sell - but only for $30! They take 30%, so I ended up with $21. I felt sick, I wanted to cry!
They told me all of their items were listed on four different
Johnny A.
Apr 06, 2019
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This group instead of helping my elderly parents auction off veey high end antiques pretty much stole from my family. One of the owners came over to assess the contents of the old house and said he'd help auction off selected items that were valuable that have been in my family for generations. Basically they were items he knew he could take from the family's old house and tell my parents that the items will go to auction. Erte and Moss etchings, silver dining sets from the 1800s several other items. They came back to us with their bogus receipts saying the items sold for literally nothing
Heather M.
Feb 07, 2019
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Laurie Taylor
Sep 25, 2018
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Paul Cooper
Oct 22, 2017
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Response to Alex Dubit: The Foreclosure Laws of the State of Maryland allow a property owner to file bankruptcy or work out a forbearance arrangement with the lender up until sale time. The property owner's right to protect their home takes priority over any inconveniences experienced by property investors like yourself. As a convenience we update our web site immediately upon hearing of a cancellation. If you have any questions about auction procedures, please feel free to call us before posting a negative review.
Alex Dubit
Jun 22, 2017
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This review is for their real estate sales. Stay out of this. Completely waste of time. I went for a house auction and the auction time was 9:40 am and I checked at 8 am and auction was still active. I drove almost 2 hrs to get there and once I arrived at 9:15 then I re-checked and auction was still a go but all sudden at 9:20 only 20 min before auction they just cross the address and said cancelled. A few people showed up and they were all pissed. One drove for 6 hours. They Cooper auction knew it they will canceled it the last min because they did not even send their staff to the location and
Robert K.
Feb 06, 2013
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Coopers is the Baltimore areas high end auction house. They hold large auctions about once every six weeks or so. I often attend and browse what's available, and they have great eclectic mixes of Collectibles and investment quality pieces.
From what I've heard they aren't the easiest place to consign with, but then again almost all auction houses take advantage of their consignors. As a place to purchase a painting or piece of furniture, you can rely on their expertise.
From what I've heard they aren't the easiest place to consign with, but then again almost all auction houses take advantage of their consignors. As a place to purchase a painting or piece of furniture, you can rely on their expertise.
Aman B.
Jan 14, 2008
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This rug gallery and auction house also can be found online:
http://www.orientalrugsonline.com/
They are located close to one of the major malls in Baltimore. If you are not a rug pro/connousieur or you don't have $5000 to spend on a rug, check out their online stock and go in with the **exact details** of the rug you want. If you are not a high roller, they probably won't pay much attention to you (understandably).
While the website boasts the store to have one of the largest showrooms on the East coast with 30,000 square feet of rugs, I found it to be the size to be underwhelming
http://www.orientalrugsonline.com/
They are located close to one of the major malls in Baltimore. If you are not a rug pro/connousieur or you don't have $5000 to spend on a rug, check out their online stock and go in with the **exact details** of the rug you want. If you are not a high roller, they probably won't pay much attention to you (understandably).
While the website boasts the store to have one of the largest showrooms on the East coast with 30,000 square feet of rugs, I found it to be the size to be underwhelming
