The Company
    In today's highly competitive marketplace, financial institutions, businesses, government agencies, utilities, fleet operators, contractors, rental yards, etc., must find the right method and the right company to turn their surplus assets into cash.

    UNIVERSAL is unique in that we handle all aspects of the auction process from pre-sale advertising and preparation to conducting auctions, collecting and protecting all funds, providing all required documentation and liability releases and completing accurate accounting in order to deliver the net proceeds in a matter of days following the auction.

    Advertising is critical to a successful auction and our proven combination of internet, newspaper and trade journal advertisements, carefully designed direct mail campaigns, combined with the mailing of thousands of our auction brochures to interested and motivated buyers every sale, ensures the best possible results.

    UNIVERSAL has complete mobile auction teams that specialize in conducting on site auctions anywhere in the world.  These teams can go to your location and complete a successful liquidation of any and/or all of your assets.  On site auctions encompass aircraft, boats, construction equipment, real estate or entire plant and business liquidations or the sale of on-going businesses.

    UNIVERSAL can custom tailor an auction to meet your needs no matter how large or small at your location or ours.

    A successful auction requires a strong organization behind it.  Our seasoned, expertly trained staff has over 100 years of combined experience and have conducted thousands of successful auctions.

    We have extensive knowledge of current market values, global economic climate and industry trends that enable us to supply clients with accurate estimates of total auction results.

    With staff and facilities in central locations of Northern and Southern California, Atlanta, Kansas City, New York and affiliates in Europe and Asia, UNIVERSAL is able to auction your surplus assets in conjunction with other sellers.  This allows UNIVERSAL to draw the maximum number of potential buyers and bring you the greatest return.

    UNIVERSAL is a clear leader in the auction service industry.  We take pride in our attention to personal service and being the most organized, efficient and professional auction company available today.