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NYS Auctioneers Hall of Fame · 40 years · 99% closings

Real estate auctions across Central New York, run by Jim Kirby, a Hall of Fame auctioneer with four decades on the gavel, and backed by Coldwell Banker Prime Properties. Transparent bidding. Defined sale dates. No months of waiting.

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Jim Kirby, Licensed Real Estate Broker & Auctioneer
Coldwell Banker Prime Properties · Syracuse, NY
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Land, Buildings, Antique Cars & a Sawmill

1441 State Route 31, Bridgeport, NY · 3.47 acres · 2,700 sq ft pole barn
Antique Plymouth and VW Beetle on the Bridgeport property Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill GMC C6500 4x4
Auction day: Sat, Nov 7 · contents 9:30 AM · real estate 11:30 AM
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Land, Buildings, Antique Cars & a Sawmill

1441 State Route 31, Bridgeport, NY
3.47 acres2,700 sq ft barnAbsolute auction
Auction Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 AM View auction →
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88 Onondaga Hill Rd

Syracuse, NY 13215
4 bed2.5 bath2,210 sq ft2.1 acres
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502 Fourth Street

Solvay, NY 13209
3 bed2 bath1,310 sq ft
Sold at auction · 14 registered bidders

Your first auction, step by step

Most of our winning bidders had never bought at auction before. The process is simpler than a traditional purchase. Here's exactly what happens.

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Browse & tour

Review the property listing, photos, video tour, and full terms. Attend a scheduled open house or book a private showing.

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Pre-register

Complete the registration form before the deadline. You'll receive the bidder packet: terms, deposit requirements, and proof-of-funds checklist.

Free · no obligation to bid

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Bid on auction day

Bid in person or online. Every offer is visible to every bidder, so you always know exactly where you stand.

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Win & close

The high bidder signs the purchase contract that day and closes on the published timeline, typically 30 to 45 days.

Why auction?

Auctions replace uncertainty with a date on the calendar, for both sides of the sale.

For sellers

  • Your property sells on a date you choose, with no open-ended listing period
  • Competitive bidding pushes price to true market value
  • Buyers compete on your terms: as-is, no contingency negotiations
  • Marketing blitz concentrates every interested buyer on one day
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For buyers

  • See every competing bid in real time
  • No drawn-out negotiations or losing to invisible offers
  • Inspect before you bid; terms published up front
  • A defined closing timeline you can plan around
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From the field

Every auction,
on camera.

Property walkthroughs, auction-day energy, and the stories behind each sale. Follow along and you'll see every new listing before auction day.

The Wood-Mizer sawmill
The Wood-Mizer sawmill
 The equipment lot
Walk the equipment lot
 Pole barn interior
2,700 sq ft pole barn tour

Auction questions, answered

Straight answers before you register. Anything else, call Jim directly.

Do I need to register before I can bid? +

Yes. Registration closes before each auction (the deadline is shown on every listing). It's free, takes two minutes, and doesn't commit you to bidding. It simply gets you the bidder packet and a bidder number.

Can I inspect the property first? +

Always. Every auction property has scheduled open houses, and private showings can be arranged before the registration deadline. Properties sell as-is, so we encourage every registered bidder to tour and inspect beforehand.

What do I need on auction day? +

Your bidder number, a valid ID, and the deposit method listed in the bidder packet (typically certified funds). Financing details and any buyer's premium are published in each property's terms, so there are no surprises at the podium.

What happens if I win? +

You sign the purchase contract the same day, place your deposit, and close on the published timeline, usually 30 to 45 days. Jim and the Coldwell Banker Prime team guide you through every step to closing.

I'm a seller. How do I know an auction is right for my property? +

Auctions work best when a defined sale date matters: estates, relocations, investment liquidations, and unique properties that are hard to price. Reach out and Jim will give you an honest read on whether auction or a traditional listing serves you better.

The auctioneer

Four decades on the gavel.

“Show up. Do the job right. Keep your word.”

Jim Kirby, U.S. Army, 1966–1969
U.S. Army · 1966–1969 · VietnamBefore the gavel, the uniform.

Jim Kirby came home from Vietnam, built a career in Central New York real estate, and never stopped working the way the Army taught him: show up, do the job right, keep your word. Licensed as a broker in 1989, trained at the Missouri Auction School in 1990, he's spent nearly forty years selling real estate by the auction method with a 99% closing rate.

When he's not selling property, he's donating the chant. As a charity auctioneer he has raised millions of dollars for Central New York causes.

NYS Auctioneers Hall of Fame Inducted for a lifetime of service to the auction profession
President & Chairman Past leader of the state's auction profession
Broker-Manager of the Year Syracuse Board of Realtors
Disabled Vietnam Veteran U.S. Army, 1966 to 1969. He served before he ever sold.
40years on the auction method
99%of auctions closed
$1M+raised for charity at the mic

Register your interest

Get the bidder packet for a live auction, or be first to hear when new properties are announced.

Registration is free and carries no obligation to bid.

You're registered.

Check your email. Your bidder packet and next steps are on the way. Jim's team will confirm your registration within one business day.

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Jim Kirby, Licensed Real Estate Broker & Auctioneer · NY Lic. #30KI0695230
Each Office Is Independently Owned and Operated