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Cates Auction & Realty
Cates Auction is a premier real estate marketing firm specializing in selling homes, land, and commercial properties. Our award-winning technology and innovative approach revolutionizes the way real estate is sold. When it comes to supply and demand, especially in real estate, demand always calls the shots.

That's why we've created an innovative online marketplace for competitive bidding, geared toward bringing buyers to the table. Auction levels the playing field when it comes to buying land, residential, and commercial real estate. For over 75 years, we have provided buyers with an open and transparent way to bid-on and buy quality real estate.
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Our family first started auctioning four generations ago. After creating markets for tobacco, automobiles, and properties, we knew there had to be an easier way. Our role as the pioneers of the auction industry has us infinitely in search for new, innovative ways to make an impact for our clients. As auction and technology have changed, so have our techniques.
You've been waiting-for your property to sell, to find qualified buyers, and to hear back after showings. It feels like your property is lacking visibility, and that there are no buyers out there for you. Cates Auction harnesses the power of marketing technology to generate qualified buyers for properties just like yours.
Auction levels the playing field when it comes to buying land, residential, and commercial real estate. As a potential buyer, you take part in a fair competition on the same terms as all other bidders. You know the closing date in advance. You know you're bidding with no contingencies. You know your competition, and you know exactly what other potential buyers can offer.
Auction is a proven marketing solution that shows your buyers and sellers just how deep your agent toolbox goes.especially when time matters to your clients. Agents who partner with Cates Auction get the best of both the traditional real estate and auctions worlds - commission on a condensed timeline.
Reviews (9)
Edward Emery
Edward Emery
Dec 30, 2021
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Critical: Professionalism
I bid on an item that had 5 seconds to go and they changed the time to permit more bids. I should have had it. They are not doing the righy thing.
Curtis Duffett
Curtis Duffett
Dec 17, 2021
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I have participated in several of their estate and other auctions and have a good experience each time. It’s easy to bid online and they make picking up your items a breeze. I use other auction services but Cates is one of my top 2 favs in kc.
Ashley Allen
Ashley Allen
Dec 10, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Value
Easy to use and I’ve picked up some great items!
Chuck Hill
Chuck Hill
Nov 23, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism
Just had a first class dealing with Jeff and Kristi Cates! No need to look any where else they will take care of all your needs! Family owned for 80 years! Just real people!!! Thanks so much! Chuck
Micha Smitt
Micha Smitt
Sep 24, 2021
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Working with Cates Auction was a true pleasure. They were very professional online and in person. Every question was answered thoroughly and promptly. I would highly recommend their services! Using Cates to sell my family’s (truly) one-of-a-kind estate was the best choice. They handled everything – seamlessly; from our parent large home to the estate and contents. Auction is the way to go. Best in the Midwest!
Elizabeth Anderson
Elizabeth Anderson
Aug 27, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness
We had a challenging auction with items at multiple locations. Cates facilitated the logistics and did a great job working with the buyers and with us.
Mark Marsh
Mark Marsh
Jun 26, 2021
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Not good!! Took my time like my time was not as important and there time important. 1 out of 10 I will give them a 2 .
Thomas Coleman
Thomas Coleman
Jun 25, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
I am absolutely delighted with my recent and very successful home sale with Cates. The entire staff is friendly, professional and collectively focused on the client's goal of selling their home at the optimal price point - engaging Cates for my home sale was the best decision I have made in quite some time!
Montana Lu
Montana Lu
May 21, 2021
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It is a great way to be apart of a auction that is to far away or only has one item I am interested in. Just miss $1 boxes. But can go to local auctions for those.