"One Extend, All Extend" auctions in Kentucky
"One Extend, All Extend" is an online auction format that keeps related tracts open for bidding together. When a bid is placed on any participating tract during the closing extension window, the bidding time extends for all participating tracts. The auction closes once the extension period passes without additional bids on any of those tracts.
Give buyers time to consider related tracts
This approach is especially effective for subdivision lots, lake lots, adjoining building sites, and farms or acreage with enough road frontage to create similar, independently usable tracts. Each tract is offered individually, allowing buyers to pursue one parcel or compete for several. Keeping bidding open across all tracts gives buyers time to adjust their plans, consider another parcel, or continue bidding on adjoining property without having those opportunities close prematurely.
Separate purchases, with flexibility for buyers
For sellers, this flexibility encourages continued competition and helps each tract reach its strongest market-supported price. It is one of our preferred methods when parcels can stand on their own and do not need to be offered in combinations. Buyers can pursue multiple tracts, but each tract remains a separate purchase, and winning one does not guarantee winning another.
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Choose the format that fits the property
While no auction format guarantees the highest price in every situation, "One Extend, All Extend" can be an excellent fit for the right land offering. We evaluate the property's layout, access, tract similarities, and likely buyer demand to determine whether this approach best supports the seller's goals.
Good fit for
This approach is especially effective for subdivision lots, lake lots, adjoining building sites, and farms or acreage with enough road frontage to create similar, independently usable tracts.
Subdivision lots
Related lots that can stand on their own.
Lake lots
Similar lots offered as separate purchases.
Adjoining building sites
Buyers can pursue one site or compete for several.
Farms and acreage
Enough road frontage for similar, independently usable tracts.
Ford Brothers: mission, vision & values
Ford Brothers Inc. Auctioneers is a Kentucky auction company serving the greater Bluegrass and Appalachian regions, specializing in real estate, farms, land, commercial properties, equipment, estates and personal property auctions, combining local knowledge, professional service and competitive bidding to help clients make important decisions with confidence.
Mission
To improve the lives of our clients, staff and communities in the greater Bluegrass Appalachian regions.
Vision
Through the competitive bidding process, we maximize profits and minimize stress.
Values
Do the right thing. Build lifelong relationships. Keep it simple. Exceed expectations. Seek improvement in all areas.
Frequently asked questions
What makes all participating tracts extend?
When a bid is placed on any participating tract during the closing extension window, the bidding time extends for all participating tracts. The auction closes once the extension period passes without additional bids on any of those tracts.
Does winning one tract guarantee winning another?
Buyers can pursue multiple tracts, but each tract remains a separate purchase, and winning one does not guarantee winning another.
Does this format guarantee the highest price?
While no auction format guarantees the highest price in every situation, "One Extend, All Extend" can be an excellent fit for the right land offering.
Questions? Start with a real estate expert
Talk with us first. Our team works with Kentucky property owners every day and has experience across many selling situations. We can help with most property, selling, auction and general real estate questions, explain your next steps and point you to the right professional when needed.
We work with attorneys regularly and can help organize records, coordinate the selling process and explain when an attorney's advice is needed. We are not attorneys and do not give legal advice.
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