Court-approved, fully documented auctions for real and personal property throughout Ohio — managed by Hoffman Auctions with nearly 25 years of fiduciary experience.

Court-Approved Auction Solutions

Court-Ordered Auctions

Real Estate Auctions

Personal Property Auctions

Business Liquidations

Hiring An Auctioneer Doesn’t Need to Be Stressful

𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗰𝘆 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗵𝗶𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀

Hoffman Auctions, led by Michael Hoffman, Auctioneer and REALTOR®, is available to assist trustees, receivers, and bankruptcy counsel throughout Ohio with the auction and liquidation of real or personal property when court approval or case conditions call for it.

The firm is equipped to coordinate the sale of assets through 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴, offering a transparent and compliant process that aligns with court oversight and fiduciary responsibilities.

As a member of 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗡𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, Hoffman Auctions can connect any court-supervised auction to a 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, helping to ensure broad exposure and market-based results when sales are authorized.

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

When a bankruptcy or receivership case involves real or personal property that must be sold, Hoffman Auctions can manage the process from start to finish — including cataloging, marketing, bidder coordination, sale execution, and final reporting.

This approach provides trustees and receivers with an orderly, well-documented method of 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗵 while maintaining full accountability to the court and all parties involved.

𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗿𝘂𝗽𝘁𝗰𝘆 𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:

* Residential, commercial, and industrial real estate
* Vehicles, machinery, and equipment
* Business inventories, fixtures, and office contents
* Antiques, furniture, and household contents
* Coins, firearms, jewelry, and collectibles
* Specialty and high-value assets

Learn more about our Real Estate Auctions and Personal Property Auctions.

𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲

Hoffman Auctions can provide 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗲, including detailed invoices, buyer lists, settlement summaries, and closing statements suitable for inclusion in trustee reports and court filings. The firm coordinates closely with attorneys, title companies, and receivers to ensure each transaction meets the standards of court-supervised cases.

If required by the Bankruptcy Court or appointing authority, any necessary 𝗮𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝗼𝗯𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 to ensure full compliance with court requirements.

Visit the About Hoffman Auctions page to learn more about our experience assisting courts, fiduciaries, and estate professionals across Ohio for nearly 25 years.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲

While based in Pickerington, Hoffman Auctions serves clients across the entire state of Ohio. From metropolitan markets to rural communities, the firm's combination of 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 helps maximize visibility and value when bankruptcy or receivership assets are offered for sale.

See current and recent listings on the Upcoming Auctions page.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.

𝗪𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗴𝗲
After nearly 25 years working with trustees, receivers, and bankruptcy counsel, we understand your concerns before you voice them. Court deadlines. Documentation requirements. Stakeholder expectations. We've navigated them all—repeatedly.

𝗪𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗼𝗼𝗹
Local auctioneers bring local buyers. We bring local buyers AND national investors through MarkNet Alliance. More bidders means stronger competition and higher realized values—it's that simple.

𝗪𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱
Our complete reporting packages aren't just thorough—they're designed to make your job easier. Every document you need for court filing, creditor reporting, and case closure is provided in professional, ready-to-submit format.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗨𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁:

* 𝗡𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟱 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 – We understand bankruptcy procedures, receivership requirements, and the fiduciary standards you must meet

* 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 – Multi-channel campaigns designed to reach serious buyers and generate competitive bidding

* 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Complete paper trail from listing through settlement that satisfies court scrutiny

* 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘀 – On-site, online, or hybrid auctions tailored to your asset type and case requirements

* 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 – Direct access to Michael Hoffman for case consultation, strategy, and problem-solving

* 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲𝗱 – We obtain required bonds and provide all documentation necessary for court approval

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵

For prompt assistance with any court-supervised auction or liquidation, contact Hoffman Auctions today. 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 and outline how our proven auction process can support your fiduciary responsibilities.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗨𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 (𝟲𝟭𝟰) 𝟯𝟭𝟰-𝟬𝟮𝟵𝟴.

One Call Sells It All. Local Knowledge. Nationwide Reach.

Why Choose Us?

Expertise You Can Trust. Proven results in court-supervised auctions and fiduciary sales across Ohio.

Real Estate

We routinely conduct real estate auctions and provide traditional real estate services for both buyers and sellers.

Personal Property Auctions

We deliver tailored auction solutions that simplify the process and deliver results

Business Liquidations

Whether it’s time to close, downsize, or restructure, we can help!

About Us

We’re Dedicated to Helping You Check All The Boxes

Covering Every Detail from Start to Finish

When court oversight and fiduciary responsibility demand accuracy, Hoffman Auctions delivers a process that’s complete, compliant, and clearly documented. From initial asset review to final settlement reporting, every detail is managed to meet the standards required by trustees, receivers, and bankruptcy counsel.

Court Compliance & Documentation

All sales are conducted in accordance with applicable court orders and reporting requirements. Hoffman Auctions provides thorough documentation for every transaction, including itemized sale summaries and settlement statements suitable for trustee or receiver filings.

Coordination with Legal and Financial Teams

We work directly with attorneys, accountants, title companies, and case administrators to ensure every sale aligns with case directives and financial controls. Our coordinated approach saves time, reduces errors, and maintains transparency throughout the process.

Efficient Asset Conversion

Whether selling real estate, equipment, or business inventory, our auction process is designed to maximize value through competitive bidding while expediting the liquidation timeline — turning assets into cash quickly, efficiently, and in full compliance with court expectations.

Testimonials

Myself, my law partner, and our probate paralegal have all had the opportunity during the last several years to engage the services of Mr. Michael Hoffman. He has provided prompt and valuable services in the areas of asset valuation and asset liquidation. Several of the engagements have involved unique items of tangible personal property, and Michael has been able to draw from numerous expert services to come up with valuations that have, in a 2016 case, even satisfied the Internal Revenue Service in an otherwise difficult federal estate tax audit. Furthermore, in a recent probate case, Michael conducted an effective and fair real estate auction. Whether for real property or personal property, our firm will be seeking the services of Mr. Hoffman in all future cases, as we have for the last several years.

Tom Baxter, Esquire

Please consider this a business and personal reference for Michael Hoffman. I met Michael in 2015 after the death of my aunt. I needed an auctioneer to dispose of the personal contents of my aunt’s condo as part of the estate process. Contacting and retaining Michael was the best of decisions. When I first met with Michael, I found him professional, thorough, polite, and very willing to educate me with regard to the process of auctioning the contents of an estate. Michael’s enthusiasm and confidence in the services that he provides gave me some personal comfort at a very difficult time. He consulted with, and involved me in, every decision-making aspect of the process. I felt more like a part of his team versus just being the client who hired him.

Angie Blevins, Paralegal

I highly recommend Michael Hoffman. I rely on his abilities to obtain the best and highest prices at his auctions. I’m confident in his professionalism and ability to work with our clients during very difficult times in their lives. I have repeatedly seen him go out of his way to market the properties and present the real estate in the best possible way. I work with many different attorneys and am always happy to introduce him, as he is a positive reflection of the people I want to work with. I know my clients feel the same way.

Jill Richardson, Paralegal

Reach Out Today

Contact Michael Hoffman today to discuss your case and see how a court-ready auction process can simplify your next trustee or receivership sale.

Contact

(614) 314-0298

Locations Served

Proudly serving all of Ohio