National Award Winning Auction Services
Aasness Auctioneers: YOUR HIGH PERFORMANCE AUCTION COMPANY
Our goal is to assure that your auction will be a successful one and for your consideration we make these commitments to you:
 • 1. Be “prepared” for you the seller and take full responsibility for formulating & executing a good plan-After all we as an auction company and seller are forming a partnership and we will all benefit from a well planned auction.
 • 2. “Enthusiasm” combined with confidence and composure. Most importantly being ready and willing to go to work for you and then get the job done successfully.
 • 3. “Honesty and integrity”. With your help as a seller we can represent the property to the best of our ability - Buyer confidence is very, very important! Seller representation is everything!
 • 4. “Product Knowledge”- You cannot replace experience-having been there, done that and then prepared for next time, it’s immeasurable. Knowing the product and where and if there is a viable market for it- this is so very important if the Auction is to succeed.
 • 5. A good “marketing strategy”- A strong campaign with "High Target Marketing" to the appropriate audience. Don’t cut corners but yet work within the means of what the potential of the auction is. Good exposure & proper timing for buyers to find out about the auction are a must!
 • 6. Disclose “terms & conditions” that are clear and concise. Fair rules for the auction and apply these to all participants. Allow the bidding public ability to review the terms and conditions in a clear and concise manner so they can make their buying decisions.
 • 7. “What are your needs?” Have options with consideration for your needs in the preparation of the Auction. Each auction has individual needs and we need to recognize your needs as a seller and help you address them.
 • 8. “Competent and qualified staff”. So important to be surrounded by top qualified personal - all important in serving you better as a seller. Your success is important. It’s our success also. We know as an individual, we cannot be and do all the things, so we strive to offer top notch personal ready to accomplish each and every needed task.
 • 9. “Being the best we can be.” Conscious of striving to be the most qualified and prepared for business success- we are always aware of the need for continuing education  and advancing our expertise in the profession. This, plus always being aware of the latest cutting edge technology that’s available to us as professional Auctioneers, will  all be a huge benefit to you as a seller.
 • 10. A professional experienced Auctioneer who can “perform and create” the action needed on Auction day. A top notch bid caller - a very important key element towards involving the crowd and getting and then keeping the momentum going. The auctioneer needs to be enthusiastic and be able to energize the bidding public. Settle only for the best. You've made the move to sell and with that you’re most likely selling a lifetime. You cannot afford to sacrifice. Remember hiring a top notch professional doesn't cost, it pays.

Excellence In Service, Performance and Professionalism

AUCTION STAFF

     Cary M. Aasness - Cary is owner and pres. of Aasness Auctioneers has been a professional auctioneer for over 24 years. He is an International Champion Auctioneer, winning the world title at the 2005 IAC championship and NAA conference held that year in Pittsburg, PA.
     Aasness has conducted well over 4000 auctions, including auctions in many states throughout the U.S.A., in addition to his home state region of Minnesota, North and South  Dakota and the Midwest. Aasness currently has offices in Dalton / Fergus Falls, Minnesota and Pauls Valley, Oklahoma. As owner of Aasness Auctioneers and Real Estate Auction Marketing Group he and his affiliates specialize in real estate and equipment auctions, collector farm tractors, farms and farmland, collector autos, commercial equipment, fundraiser and specialty auctions including antiques, firearms/sporting and western / cowboy memorabilia.
     Cary also networks as an auctioneer with companies including Lippard Auctioneers / United Country Auction Services, Enid, Oklahoma, who sell agricultural equipment and ranches / ranch land, Williams & Williams, a World Wide Real Estate Auction Marketing Company, Tulsa, Oklahoma and McLaughlin Auctioneers/Real Estate Auction Marketing Group, Dilworth / Fargo / Moorhead / Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Cary also has conducted auto auctions and was an auctioneer at the world renowned Barrett-Jackson Collector Auto Auction record setting 35th Anniversary auction were over 125 million dollars of classic / collector autos were sold in 6 days. Cary began his career selling livestock auctions and today still conducts some purebred production auctions as well.
     Cary is a multiple champion auctioneer. In addition to the International Auctioneer Champion title, Cary holds the titles of 1997 Rsv All-Around World Champion Auctioneer, 1999 North Dakota Champion Auctioneer and 1992 Minnesota Champion Auctioneer. As International Champion and NAA speaker, Aasness has conducted seminars in many states across the nation and is an instructor at The World Wide College of Auctioneering. He is an active member of the National Auctioneers Association, Minnesota State Auctioneers Association and the North Dakota Auctioneers Association. He also served as the Minnesota  State Auctioneers Associations president in 2001, served as a MSAA board of director and as a member of the NAA Fundraising Auction Committee and the IAC Auctioneer Championship committee. Cary has also had the great privilege of judging several auctioneer championships including several states and the 1st International Jr. Auctioneer Championship held at the NAA conference/show.
     Cary and his wife Anita, have 3 children -  daughter, Amanda, married (Trent) with 2 children (Mason and Peyton), daughter, Megan, married (Chris) a Soph. in college-nursing)  and son, Cody (Fr. in college-business / basketball). Cary and Anita are both active in  their church and community. They raise American Quarter Horses and are avid  members/participants in the National Cutting Horse Association. Cary also is an avid sportsman and loves hunting, basketball and golf when he finds the time.

     Anita Aasness - Anita is Office Manager/Clerk for Aasness Auctioneers. She coordinates all office management on a daily basis as well as advertising, marketing and settlement of the auctions. -. Her professional background includes Online Marketing, Clerking, Cashiering, On-site Computer Technician, web- site application, E-mailing, Brochures, Advertising, and Appraisals. As Marketing Manager, Anita oversees all aspects of advertising and promotion, from design and production, to public relations. Anita also from time to time will be called upon as an auctioneer and does very well. Anita is also active in her church, community and loves being a grandma to her to little grandsons & a proud basketball mom to her son Cody..

      Dave McLaughlin - Dave is a real estate professional and associate auctioneer with Aasness Auctioneers. Dave has been a licensed professional auctioneer since 1985 and a licensed real estate agent since 1993. Dave has been an associate with Aasness Auctioneers since 1999 and handles real estate closings along with listing, property viewings and auction day preparation of real estate auctions. He also works as a contract ringman for Aasness Auctioneers and for public auto auctions as well. Dave is a member of the National Auctioneers Assn., Minnesota State Auctioneers Assn and the North Dakota Auctioneers Assn. Dave and his brother Jim also own and operate their own company, McLaughlin Auctioneers, conducting all types of auctions and as an affiliate of Aasness Auctioneers/Real Estate Auction Marketing Group specializing in Real Estate Auctions.
     In his spare time Dave loves to hunt and fish, ride 4-wheeler and play with and spoil his grandchildren.

     Ed Pullen - Ed is an associate auctioneer and contract ringman with Aasness Auctioneers. He has been an associate with the company since 2005. Before 2005, Ed was owner of Nevada Auction Co., Nevada and was an Associate auctioneer/ringman with Kaufman Auction Company, Nebraska. Ed has held auction licenses in Texas, Nebraska and Nevada along with Real Estate licenses in Nevada and California. He is a graduate of Missouri Auction School and Certified Appraiser’s Guild of America Appraisal School. Ed also a BA History University of Nevada and MPA City University(Seattle). Ed is a retired US Army Officer (22 years). Ed and his with Georgia were antique dealers for 15 years and thus developed a love for antiques and auctions. They have been involved with or attended auctions for 35 plus years.
     Ed and Georgia have 2 grown sons and love to spend time at their lakehome on Otter Tail Lake.

     Jim M. Pederson (Jimmy) - Jim is an Associate Auctioneer and Sales/Marketing Specialist with Aasness Auctioneers. Jim joined the company in November 2009 after graduating from the World Wide College of Auctioneering in Mason City, Ia. Jim brings 25 years of extensive sales and marketing background most recently with Wind Energy Projects throughout the Midwest. With his years of sales/marketing experience, Jim will be called upon to service, excel and expand the horizon of the auction company by creating concepts and finding opportunities within each and every project with the trust bestowed by each customer to best market, represent and sell their hard earned assets. Jim and his wife Jody reside in rural Underwood with their 2 sons Isaac and Abraham. He and his family are members of Sverdrup Lutheran Church, Underwood. Jim is currently President of the Fergus Falls Economic Improvement Commission and is a Rotarian (Jim was named 2008 Rotarian of the year Fergus Falls Noon Rotary). His hobbies include Hunting, Fishing, Sports and spending time with Family and Friends.

     Donna Shuck - Donna is Office Bookkeeper and Head Cashier with Aasness Auctioneers. After joining the company and staff in 2004, Donna has been in charge of over seeing the onsite auction office and clerking personal. Donna was in the banking industry for many years and brings to the company many acquired office skills. Donna resides with her husband Arlo of 50yrs near Rothsay, MN were they enjoy their grandchildren. Both enjoy occasional traveling when they get the time.