Motley's Industrial Division is a leading Mid-Atlantic full service industrial asset recovery team for industrial and commercial concerns. Our fully qualified professionals are always ready to meet and discuss your needs. Motley’s depth of experience in selling industrial and commercial assets via on-site and online auctions, liquidation sales, sealed bid auctions, cash buyouts and brokerage provides you a single remarketing resource.

Following our thorough analysis of your assets, Motley’s will provide a detailed proposal, designed to obtain the highest possible return on your specific assets.

Motley’s provides complete industrial and commercial asset management for financial institutions, attorneys, leasing companies, bankruptcy trustees, equipment dealers, contractors, municipalities, businesses and individuals.

***Brochure deadline: three (3) weeks prior to each sale! Assets contracted by brochure deadline receive a discounted commission.

Our services include:

Asset Sales

Motley’s Industrial Division auctions can be conducted at almost any location. We hold auctions at our I-95 Industrial Complex, the Augusta County Expo Center (Fishersville, VA) and the Raleigh, NC Fairgrounds on a regular basis. Our client’s need is the most important factor in determining location.

Certified Appraisals

Our fully accredited appraisers conduct appraisals and desktop valuations for company financing decisions including loan workouts, insurance, acquisition, tax assessment and for pre-sale estimates.

Short and Long Term Secure Storage

Use our convenient facilities to store and protect your assets, whether it’s one piece or an entire fleet. We provide services such as winterization, fluid level checks, monthly starts, etc. We will also handle your special requests.

Asset Recovery/Redemption

Worldwide location and transportation of assets is available. For lending institutions, Motley’s can facilitate the collection of outstanding funds and release assets upon authorization.

Expert Witness Testimony

Motley’s offers expert witness testimony in courts all over the United States with particular emphasis on the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts.

Auctions

Motley’s sells everything from an entire industrial facility to a single vehicle. Our international mailing list of over 30,000 customers is continually updated for effective direct mailings. Our high volume of annual advertising provides us with discounts and cooperative advertising so your marketing budget will go further. Assets may be sold at our at our I-95 Industrial Complex, Corporate Office Galleries, remote sale sites (Staunton and Lynchburg), or onsite at the asset location. Assets may also be consigned to one of our regularly scheduled auctions.

Sealed Bid Sales

Sealed bid sales are used when specialty items or small quantities of assets are to be sold. Brochures and bid packages describing the assets and outlining the terms and conditions of the sale are produced and mailed to prospective purchasers. Inspection periods are scheduled for several days prior to the bid deadline.

Going Concern Sales

When the proprietor or a corporation decide to sell a successful business, a Going Concern Sale may be appropriate. Motley’s will analyze the real, personal, and intangible property to determine marketability. We can partner with your accountant or our specialists can produce financial packages designed to maximize the value of your business.

Retail Liquidations (Going Out Of Business Sales)

The inventory of retail establishments is generally sold over a defined period of time with escalating discounts. An auction is often conducted on the last day of the sale period to sell the hard assets. A high volume of lower cost assets will bring a higher return when sold in this manner.

Brokerage

Brokering your assets is an alternative method best applied when time is not an issue. Our international customer base enables us to market your assets to those who have previously purchased similar items. We are in constant contact with dealers and previous buyers and our website is linked to markets worldwide.

As soon as Motley’s is engaged, our marketing and promotion programs go into high gear!

• A comprehensive direct mail piece containing accurate descriptions of every item to be sold is produced, with selected photographs. This piece is then mailed to our continually updated mailing list which is compiled of thousands of U.S. and international repeat buyers.
• Newspaper and extensive trade journal advertising is created and placed prior to the auction.
• Professionally designed and printed signs are placed on location to draw local interest.
• Our comprehensive catalog is distributed to each bidder at registration

Auction Preparation

Preparation for your auction starts weeks, or months, prior to your actual auction date. The Motley’s team evaluates each piece of equipment and makes recommendations for repair, clean-up and painting, where necessary, in order to ensure the highest bid.

Auction site preparations are made prior to the sale. This preparation includes signs, tents, concessions and restrooms (as needed) as well as setting up our field office.

An important part of any auction is the inspection process. Inspection dates and times are made available to the public well before the sale.

Auction Day

This is the day that all of Motley’s marketing, planning and preparation come together and it is exciting! The auctioneer announces the terms and conditions of the sale to the bidding audience and the auction begins. Each item is individually introduced to the bidders. Bid spotters position themselves throughout the crowd and relay the bids to the auctioneer.

Settlement

All buyers are given a Statement of Purchases. The seller receives a comprehensive Sales Summary Report of all items sold including the final sales price. Included with the Sales Summary Report is your settlement check. Motley’s is proud of the accurate and rapid settlement process developed by our staff.

You may also email our Industrial Division at industrial@motleys.com for further information.