For every season and reason, trust Hoffman Auctions as your dedicated auction partner.
Our Team
Our team of experienced professionals brings excitement, professionalism, and success to each auction we conduct. Whether you’re selling rare collectibles, organizing a charity event, or aiming to maximize business profits, we’re here to ensure a seamless and profitable auction experience. With an extensive network of bidders, meticulous attention to detail, and comprehensive marketing strategies, we guarantee your items reach the right audience and achieve top dollar. Choose Hoffman Auctions and let our exceptional service and results exceed your expectations. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve top results with your auction needs!
Bio for Michael Hoffman
Michael Hoffman is a trusted Ohio auctioneer, personal property appraiser, and real estate agent with Re/Max Consultant Group. As the president and lead auctioneer of Hoffman Auctions, Michael combines over 20 years of experience with a passion for connecting people to the right buyers and solutions. Known for his professionalism and results-driven approach, Michael has earned a reputation as a go-to expert for auctions and appraisals throughout Ohio.
Professional Expertise
Michael holds esteemed industry designations, including Certified Auctioneer Institute (CAI), Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA), Certified Estate Specialist (CES), and Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE), demonstrating his ongoing professional development to stay ahead of industry trends.
As an instructor at Reppert Auction School, Michael has shared his knowledge to help aspiring auctioneers succeed. His work spans evaluating collections, conducting real estate auctions in Ohio, and preparing USPAP-compliant estate appraisals.
Types of Auctions We Handle
Hoffman Auctions offers a wide range of services tailored to meet the needs of sellers across Ohio. Whether you're liquidating assets, managing an estate, or planning a fundraising event, we provide expert guidance and proven results. Our specialties include:
- Real Estate Auctions: Residential, commercial, and industrial properties, including foreclosures, bank-owned, and judicial sales across Ohio.
- Personal Property Auctions: Furniture, electronics, hand and power tools, firearms, and ammunition.
- Government Auctions: Partnering with Ohio police, sheriff, and municipal departments for surplus asset sales.
- Business Liquidations: Inventory, office furnishings, and bankruptcy asset auctions.
- Antiques and Collectibles: Toys, memorabilia, fine art, decorative arts, and works of art.
- Vehicles and Equipment: Collector cars, general-purpose vehicles, farm equipment, and industrial machinery.
- Luxury and Premier Properties: High-value estates, coins, gold, and silver.
- Specialized Auctions: Downsizing, job transfers, and agricultural land and equipment.
- Benefit and Charity Events: Supporting non-profits and fundraising efforts with professional auctioneering.
No matter the size or scope, Hoffman Auctions delivers a seamless experience with live, online, and simulcast auction options to maximize results for Ohio sellers.
Specialized Services
In addition to auctions, Michael offers estate appraisals in Ohio for probate, divorce, donations, and insurance purposes. He also provides fundraising consulting, strategic auction planning, and freelance auctioneer services to auction companies nationwide.
Trusted by Clients
Michael is an approved auctioneer and appraiser for Franklin County Probate and Municipal Courts and serves as a Private Selling Officer (PSO). His extensive experience includes estate resolutions, foreclosure auctions, and court-appointed asset sales.
With state-of-the-art auction technology, Michael provides tailored solutions for on-site, off-site, and online auctions, helping clients across Ohio achieve top dollar for their assets.
Why Choose Michael Hoffman?
- Proven success with hundreds of houses sold.
- Transparent, time-defined sales processes.
- Comprehensive auction and appraisal services tailored to your needs.
- Trusted partner for personal property and private asset sales.
Professional Memberships & Education
Michael is an active member of the National Auctioneers Association (NAA) and the Ohio Auctioneers Association, where he previously served on the Board of Directors. He has completed extensive training, including courses in real estate auctions, personal property appraisal, and estate management, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of industry best practices.
Contact Michael Hoffman Today
Ready to simplify your asset sale or appraisal process? Call Michael at 614-314-0298 or visit www.HoffmanAuctions.com to schedule a free consultation. Let Hoffman Auctions deliver results for your unique needs!
Our team of auctioneers are highly skilled and experienced in conducting live and online auctions. We are passionate
about our work and we are committed to providing our clients with the best possible auction experience.
Jerry Scott, CAI, CAGA
Associate Auctioneer & Appraiser
Ron Denney, CAI, AARE
Associate Auctioneer
Jerry Hall, CAI, GPPA
Associate Auctioneer & Appraiser
Tim Lile, CAI, AARE
Associate Auctioneer
John Ruckman, Jr, CAI
Associate Auctioneer
Certified Auctioneers Institute (CAI)
CAI is different from NAA's other designations. It's a three-year program in which attendees spend a week each year onsite at Indiana University. It's an intensive program involving late nights working on proposals and other projects that happen in the time between classes.
CAI, unlike other designations, focuses on the business of the auction industry rather than on a particular asset class. While attendees learn about different types of auctions, the focus is on business planning, development and structure. Attendees register for CAI I, CAI II, and CAI III in successive years. Gaps between CAI I, II and III of more than two years require approval of the Education Director, and often are addressed by having attendees audit CAI classes for a year before returning to the program.
Accredited Auctioneer of Real Estate (AARE)
A professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute designed to take your business to a marketing level beyond a simple website to implementing effective targeted marketing strategies using various channels. You will learn how to improve marketing campaigns, digital ads, audience targeting, brand identity and search engine optimization (SEO), as well as manage your reputation, conduct data-based market research and effectively utilize dynamic digital tools.
Graduate Personal Property Appraiser (GPPA)
The professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute designed to give auctioneers both more skill and acumen in appraising personal property and also another potential revenue stream as a professional appraiser. You will learn to appraise all types of personal property, from art to antiques, heavy equipment to general household goods, vehicles to collectibles. The class teaches you to appraise according to USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice).
Benefit Auction Specialist (BAS)
A professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute designed to teach you the advanced benefits of in-person, virtual, and hybrid fundraising or benefit auction events; client consultation skills and practices; and best practices for conducting a successful benefit auction and fundraising event to enhance revenue and engage the audience.
Certified Estate Specialist (CES)
A professional designation awarded by the NAA Education Institute designed to teach you how to recognize the various needs of your client, the comprehensive and complex process of estate liquidation, how to market and sell the assets, and how you can best profit from providing exemplary estate and transitional services.