Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Auction & Appraisal Experts Since 1962
Since 1962, Paul E Saperstein has established itself as a premier full-service auction and appraisal firm dedicated to delivering exceptional value to clients across diverse industries. Our expertise spans real estate auctions, personal property auctions, and comprehensive appraisal services, serving banks, mortgage companies, attorneys, corporations, and individual clients. With over six decades of experience, we attribute our enduring success to an unwavering commitment to client relationships, superior industry standards, and a reputation built on integrity and professionalism. Licensed in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island, our team conducts auctions nationwide while maintaining specialized capabilities in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, Southwest, and Midwest regions. We provide tailored solutions for foreclosure auctions, bankruptcy proceedings, municipal sales, and corporate liquidations, handling properties ranging from residential homes to industrial facilities. Our personalized approach ensures complete management of each auction process, including scheduling, marketing strategy development, and property information compilation to maximize exposure and achieve optimal outcomes.Through strategic partnerships and a 16,000-square-foot secure warehouse facility, we offer comprehensive support services including equipment storage, logistics coordination, and specialized trades assistance. Our appraisal division employs accredited professionals holding designations from the American Society of Appraisers, International Society of Appraisers, and Auction Marketing Institute, delivering precise valuations for both residential and commercial properties. We maintain transparent communication throughout every transaction, providing clear terms of sale, deposit requirements, and closing timelines to ensure smooth transactions for buyers and sellers alike. This combination of institutional expertise, regional flexibility, and client-centric service positions us as trusted leaders in the auction and appraisal industry.
Services
Real Estate Auctions
Personal Property Auctions
Appraisal Services
Charity Auctions
Property Liquidation
Equipment Auctions
Bankruptcy Auctions
Commercial Property Sales
Residential Property Auctions
Industrial Facility Liquidations
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We offer 62+ years of specialized auction and appraisal experience.
- Our team includes accredited professionals with ASA, ISA, and AMI designations.
- We conduct auctions nationwide with regional expertise in six U.S. markets.
- We provide comprehensive support services including secure storage and logistics coordination.
- Our transparent process includes clear terms, deposit requirements, and closing timelines.
Associations and certifications
- American Society of Appraisers (ASA)
- International Society of Appraisers (ISA)
- Auction Marketing Institute (AMI)
Services
Real Estate Auctions
We specialize in real estate auctions for residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Our comprehensive service includes property marketing, due diligence coordination, and auction management. Clients benefit from competitive bidding processes that maximize asset value while maintaining transparent transaction terms.
Personal Property Auctions
Our personal property auctions handle machinery, industrial equipment, and business liquidations. We provide secure storage, logistics support, and specialized marketing to attract qualified buyers. Each auction includes clear terms of sale and removal requirements for efficient transactions.
Appraisal Services
Accredited professionals deliver precise property valuations for legal, financial, and corporate clients. We provide fair market value assessments, liquidation value analyses, and specialized appraisals meeting industry standards for accuracy and documentation.
Property Liquidation
We manage complete business liquidations and equipment disposals with nationwide capabilities. Our services include inventory assessment, marketing strategy, and auction execution to maximize returns while minimizing client responsibilities during the liquidation process.
Charity Auctions
We support nonprofit organizations through specialized charity auctions, leveraging our auction expertise to maximize fundraising potential. Our team handles event coordination, item promotion, and bidder management to ensure successful outcomes for charitable causes.
People
Paul E. Saperstein
Founder
Established the company in 1962, creating a legacy of auction and appraisal excellence that continues through the next generation of leadership while maintaining industry standards.
Samantha Saperstein
Real Estate Auctions
Manages real estate auction operations with extensive experience in property marketing and client relations, ensuring professional execution of residential and commercial property sales.
Michael Saperstein
Personal Property Auctions
Oversees personal property auction divisions with comprehensive knowledge of equipment valuation and liquidation processes, providing expert guidance for industrial and business asset sales.
Paul Cotto
Personal Property Auction Manager
Brings 18+ years of auction experience managing personal property events, ensuring proper execution of sales processes and maintaining client satisfaction through professional auction management.
Robin Garcia
Office Manager
Coordinates office operations and client communications, ensuring efficient administrative support for auction and appraisal services while maintaining organizational excellence across business functions.
Questions
What types of auctions do you conduct?
We handle real estate auctions for residential homes, commercial properties, industrial facilities, and land parcels, along with personal property auctions for equipment, machinery, and business liquidations.
How do I prepare for a property auction?
Conduct due diligence by checking municipal lien certificates, tax records, and property conditions. View properties in person and review specific auction terms including deposit requirements and closing timelines.
What appraisal services are available?
Our accredited professionals provide liquidation value, fair market value, and specialized appraisals for residential and commercial properties, serving legal, financial, and corporate clients.
Are auction items sold with warranties?
All items are sold 'as-is, where-is' with no guarantees regarding working condition. We test equipment when possible and disclose known defects in auction listings.
How can I stay informed about upcoming auctions?
Join our email list through the website to receive notifications about future real estate and personal property auctions in your specified interest areas.
